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Myers Elementary School celebrates annual Patriotic Day

Students dress up as peaches, peanuts and Coca-Cola cans for parade

Kindergartners at Myers Elementary School dressed as peaches and walked in the annual Patriotic Day kindergarten parade. This year’s theme was “Georgia on My Mind,” and kindergartners dressed as peaches, Coca-Cola cans, peanuts and more. - photo by Kristen Oliver

0516myers1 — Kindergartners at Myers Elementary School dressed as peaches and walked in the annual Patriotic Day kindergarten parade. This year’s theme was “Georgia on My Mind,” and kindergartners dressed as peaches, Coca-Cola cans, peanuts and more. - photo by Kristen Oliver

Kristen Oliver

Updated: May 16, 2015, 3:35 AM

Published: May 16, 2015, 3:37 AM

Not many schools celebrate Memorial Day, because school is usually out for the summer by the last Monday in May. But Myers Elementary School in Hall County has celebrated and observed the holiday every year for the past 33 years. “Our patriotic day started a long time ago, before I got here,” said Beth Hudgins, Myers principal.

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Update: I-985 southbound reopens after closing due to separate vehicle fire, crash

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Updated: Apr 5, 2025, 12:17 AM

Published: Apr 4, 2025, 10:14 PM

Lanes have reopened after a vehicle fire and crash Friday, April 4, caused both southbound lanes of Interstate 985 to be blocked in the Flowery Branch area.

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