The Byron Buzz

06/25/2024

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01/03/2024

To the followers of The Byron Buzz, we are moving all our posts to the “Byron Buzz” page. We have had both “The Byron Buzz” and “Byron Buzz” on Facebook for a few years and we want to consolidate both pages to make our content more streamlined for our readers and audience.

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11/08/2023

Congratulations to Rusty Adams who was reelected to his third term, beating out challenger Heather Allmon.

08/04/2023

Congratulations to Mrs. Kerby Layfield! She was named District Teacher of the Year for 2023-2024!

08/04/2023

The Peach County Board of Commissioners held a kickoff and initial layout walk-through for the Peach County Government Center to be located at the former Peach County High School Wing B.

06/09/2023

This year is the 25th year anniversary for the annual Ms. Patricia’s Dance school and recital. She noted they had been in three locations during that time and is now teaching the next generation of children that she had originally taught. The recital was held at the cafetorium of Peach County High School, Saturday night with theme of “Once Upon A Time”. Ages range from two through college. Ms. Patricia's is located on Moseley Road, Byron.

06/09/2023

A local business owner approached the city and asked for permission to build a new sign that would not just represent BSA Troop 620 and 919, but Pack 620 and the Girl Scout troop that uses the building. With the city’s permission, the sign was constructed and powder coated, so it stands out at night. The sign was installed with Scouts from Troop 620, Troop 919, and Pack 620. As well as former Scouts and Eagle Scouts from Troop 620. (PHOTO COURTESY OF STEVEN SMITH)

06/02/2023

An appreciation reception was held for P. O. Marvin Bert.
There was a great turnout. The NJROTC program at Peach
County High School was decommissioned after 23 years.
From “day one” in 2000 of the NJROTC Program P.O. Bert
has served the PCHS students as an outstanding example
of “service to other”. Over 100 past and present cadets and
families came to express their appreciation to him. It was
held at the American Legion in Fort Valley.

06/02/2023

RR crossing closure on US 341
Railroad Crossing Closure on US 341/ State Route 7 at Church Street in Fort Valley: June 6-7 Railroad crews have scheduled maintenance on crossing US 341/SR 7 at Church Street in Fort Valley to June 6-7, 2023. The crossing will be closed to traffic for the duration of the project. Signage will be placed ahead of the closure to alert motorists. A detour will be installed, and additional signage will direct vehicles around the railroad crossing. Drivers are encouraged to slow their speeds and be
alert to the signage and the detour. Advisory: Motorists are advised to drive carefully through the surrounding area or seek alternate routes. They should expect delays, exercise caution, and reduce their speeds while traveling near any event zones. Before heading out, get real-time information on traffic
conditions. Call 511, visit 511ga.org, or download the Georgia 511 app.

05/05/2023

2022-2023 Kindergarten Roundup Peach County School District will begin accepting applications for kindergarteners for the upcoming school year on April 30th. This year, all applications will be completed using the online registration system. Additional details as well as the ability to book a registration appointment
can be found on the registration site: https://peach.school/kindergartenroundup . It is important for students to be registered for next year as soon as possible to ensure a smooth transition for all students. To better assist, parents, all New Student Registration will be held at the Peach County Board of Education, 900 Campus Drive, Fort Valley, GA, beginning July 25, 2022 through August 5, 2022. During this time, parents will not be able to register new students at their zoned schools.

Welcome to the 2022-2023 School Year Kindergarten Roundup

05/05/2023

Kay Road Elementary 1st grade students had fun on their trip to Dickey Farms. They planted seeds and picked strawberries and learned how they grow. They learned about the life cycle of a bee and how they help pollination. To top it off, they had ice cream and tasted raw honey. What a fun day!