Even as more changes come to the pre-kindergarten program, local school officials intend to proceed with a Friday drawing.

All of Columbia County's 18 elementary schools offer child care programs for before and after school.

Columbia County public schools calendar information and contact lists.

Emily Shelton practices writing her letters in Keri Tedesco's pre-k class at Marvin United Methodist Church.

Day care list

Ananyah Brinson, Halei Burke, Austin Coleman, Elizabeth Davidson, Emma Dusseau, Kayla Evans, Darreon Harris, Jennifer Hernandez, Cheyenna Luna, Cristina Mendez, Jacob Reese, Seth Stanley, Emily Torres and Leilani Young-Miller.

Mother's Day Out, preschools and private programs

Area prekindergarten programs

As the weather warms, homeowners can begin transitioning indoor plants to outdoor environments.

With spring plants in full flower, more reports of bee sightings are coming in.

Police Blotter

Harlem high soccer teams swept Glenn Hills Tuesday, but in different ways.

The latest coaches polls from Georgia PrepCountry.com are out, and once again Columbia County schools are well-represented across the board. But before running down the list, I'll start with a notable absence.

Players and fans enjoyed a rare chance to see high school teams play at a professional baseball park.

A freshman player and a veteran coach lead the list for this year's All-Columbia County boys basketball team.