Page 6, The Journal, Buena Vista, GA, Wednesday, August 11, 2021 Get Back in School Groove The COVID-19 pandemic cre- Locals invited to ated signifi cant challenges this past school year. Now it’s a new ‘Longleaf Academy’ school year, and time for a fresh start. A class for local Here are some practical ideas landowners and land to help you and your family managers describ- gear up for a productive year of ing how to restore the groundcover in learning: 5. Create fl exible learning longleaf pine ecosys- 1. Make a weekly schedule. spaces. Allow your child to tems/native forests Include time for homework, work where he or she feels most will be offered start- play, activities and family. Es- comfortable – whether that’s ing August 30. tablish a family reading time. at the kitchen table or on the Topics will include: 2. Keep a family calendar. couch. Just make sure that the Covid-19 Vaccinations in BV longleaf pine com- Mark each family member’s ac- space has adequate lighting and Buena Vista Mayor Kevin Brown is pictured awarding gift tivities in a different color. is free form distractions. munities, how to determine by the Chattahoochee Fall certifi cates to two people who signed up for a Covid-19 shot 3. Reestablish bedtimes for 6. Collect important contact groundcover restoration Line Conservation Partner- during a special vaccination clinic. For details see the story school nights. needs, seed sources, site ship with generous support on the front page. information for teachers. Up- 4. Scale back screen time. prep, planting methods, and from the National Fish and According to the Department of Health, Covid-19 vaccines date your work, medical and Set a weekly limit for free time Wildlife Foundation. are proven to reduce the risk of hospitalization or dying from emergency contact numbers site maintenance. the virus. Learn more at vaccines.gov or by visiting westcen- spent on digital devices. with the school. Diverse groundcover in a Pre-registration is re- tralhealthdistric.com. longleaf forest improves the quired. The cost is $50. habitat for wildlife and is For more details or to Cusseta hosting registration benefi cial to forest health. register, go to: longleafal- The class will include on- liance.org and click the MCHS announces for Youth Football and Cheer line instruction at your own “event” link. pace, live online sessions If you have questionsm Reserved Seating & Parking The Cusseta-Chattahooch- with expert instructors, and contact L. Craighton of the ee County Parks & Recre- resource materials. Chattahoochee Fall Line ation Department is hold- The class will be taught by Conservation Partnership at for 2021 football season ing registration for Youth the Longleaf Alliance and 706-571-2500. Football and Cheerleading Eagle fans may purchase Re- partners. It is being hosted from now through August served Seating and Parking for 13, Monday through Friday the 2021 Marion County High from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. at the School football season begin- Robinson Recreation Center. Georgia tax collections up ning Wednesday, August 4th. The registration fee is Prices for reserved seats will $50 for football and $25 for slightly so far this year be $48 per seat. In addition to cheerleading. getting a great deal, this pass By Dave Williams nomic impact of the coronavi- They are also attempting is valid for all JV and middle Bureau Chief rus pandemic was more severe to have a 5 & 6-year-old fl ag school games, plus the seat has Capitol Beat News Service – net sales tax revenue in July football league (if enough back support. September 17 at 7:30. The new state fi scal year began increased by 17.2% over July children register for it). You may also purchase a park- * Chattahoochee County – last month with a slight increase 2020. Coaches are needed for both football and cheerleading. ing space for $25 per space. For home – September 24 at 7:30 in tax collections, the Georgia Individual income tax collec- more information, contact Doris (Homecoming). Department of Revenue report- tions, however, fell by 9.1% last Daniel at Marion County Mid- * Manchester – away – Octo- ed last Friday. month. While income tax re- dle/High School. ber 1 at 7:30. You Matter! Crisis Hotline is Available The revenue agency brought funds soared by 293.8% in July, The varsity schedule is below. * (No game on October 8) If you or someone you know is in a crisis, including thinking about in $2.16 billion in taxes in July, that was partially offset by a * Columbus High (scrimmage) * Talbotton – away – October suicide, call the Georgia Crisis and Access Line (GCAL) for free up just 0.4% compared to July 246% increase in tax payments. – home – August 13 at 7:30. 15 at 7:30. and confi dential help 24/7 at 800.715.4225. of last year. Corporate income tax receipts * Dooly County – home – Au- * (No game on October 22) The slight increase resulted also fell in July by 24.9%, gust 20 at 7:30. from a large hike in sales tax driven largely by a 115.5% in- * Taylor County – home – Oc- Complete Care * Terrell County – away – Au- revenue coupled with a some- crease in corporate tax refunds. tober 29 at 7:30. Home Warranty gust 27 at 7:30. * Greenville – home – Novem- what smaller decrease in indi- Georgia’s motor fuel tax col- Never Pay For Covered Home Repairs * Taylor County – away – Sep- ber 5 at 7:30 (Senior Night). vidual and corporate income lections rose by 6.4% last month Again! COVERS ALL MAJOR SYSTEMS tember 3 at 7:30. taxes. compared to July 2020, refl ect- Thank you for your continued AND APPLIANCES. 30 DAY RISK FREE. * Macon County – home – With Georgia businesses ing a rebound in car and truck support of Marion County Foot- $200.00 OFF, 2 FREE Months! September 10 at 7:30. much more active last month traffi c to pre-pandemic levels. ball. Let’s Go Eagles! 1-844-297-9091 * Schley County – away – than a year ago – when the eco- Coffee Club Nights Moon Family Theatre 2021 Concert Series Producer: Sunni Lynn McAllister Phone: 229-583-GOCC Producer: Lynn Moon McAllister Phone: 229-649-2028 Saturday, August 14 @ 7:00 Saturday, Aug. 28 @ 7:00 Tickets ETHAN PAYNE $10 Guys, you’re 2020 Teen Artist invited, too! Why not of the Year; bring your special lady 2019 American Idol for a special night of Duet w/Luke Bryan Tickets fun? $40 Ethan Payne of Macon, Georgia was awarded the title of Teen Artist of the Year 2020 for the Georgia Country Awards and had been nominated for 3 years in a row (2017, 2018 and 2019). He appeared on the 17th season of American Idol on ABC-TV in the spring of 2019, where he reunited with Luke Bryan to perform a rendition of KAREN MORGAN the Bryan hit “Do I”. Ethan’s fi rst post-American Idol single, “Th e Moon Over Georgia”, was released on Jan- Seriously Funny uary 31, 2020 on all mu- “Comedy through the perceptive eye of a wife and sic streaming platforms, mother; prepared with the tenacity of an attorney; and with “Luke’s Guitar” (a tempered with a dash of Southern Charm. Karen Mor- song the young artist gan hits home for men and women alike.” wrote to commemorate Bill Taylor, director the guitar that was gift - ed to him by Bryan that night in Dallas in 2016) Jilla Webb arrived on March 27, 2020. “The Musical Woman” Ethan now spends Impersonator & Master Voice Teacher: Experience the amazing sounds and stories of the much of his time in women who changed the face of music! An endearing and candid celebration of the history of Nashville writing with these women warriors. Enjoy this soulful journey with the singers, dreamers, and warriors who hit songwriters. paved the way for our next generation of women in music! Tickets are available online at eventbrite.com and at the Box Offi ce located at 112 4th Avenue, Buena Vista, GA Other Upcoming Shows (all at 7 PM): Sept. 14 Blake Other Upcoming Shows (all at 7 PM): Sept. 17 Jimmy Fortune, Turner, Country (Summer Love, Small Town Georgia) • Country-Statler Brothers Tenor • Sept. 25 The Ball Brothers, Southern Gospel • Oct. 9 Janelle Arthur, Country (Top 5 American Idol) • Nov. 13 Brandon Wheeler, Country, Ellaville native (‘Ole Biggun, The Martins, Southern Gospel (Grammy Nominated) • Nov. 27 Perfor- Cruise Control) • Nov. 19 Joey Recker, Top 40, Plains na- mance Academy Christmas Production • Dec. 4 Williamson Branch, Blue- tive, singer/piano player grass • Dec. 31 (10pm) Higher & Higher New Year’s Eve Celebration.