The Young Georgia Authors Writing Competition recently named the Hall County finalists. The works from the students listed below move on to the regional competition. Kindergarten: Flowery Branch Elementary, Scout Ledford, “Elu and Crystal Go To The Park” 1st grade: Lanier Elementary, Ashley Esparza, “My Life in America” 2nd grade: Sugar Hill Elementary, Kaylee Baker, “My Dragon Fly Friend” 3rd grade: Riverbend Elementary, Riley Collins, “The Perfect Pet” 4th grade: Mount Vernon Elementary, Athena Vacentsevanos, “The Journey To Find Papa “ 5th grade: World Language Academy, Kaitlin Cook, “The Skateboard Catastrophe” 6th grade: North Hall Middle, Victoria Cape, “Sisters” 7th grade: North Hall Middle, Hannah Schofield, “The Crash” 8th grade: Chestatee Academy, Emilee Bragg, “Forgotten Friend” 9th grade: North Hall High, Rebecca Dillard, “Self-Doubt” 10th grade: North Hall High, Emily Britt, “Should Planned Parenthood Be Funded?”