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Wednesday, June 3, 2026 at 7:24 PM

Pierce students celebrate Georgia Connections Academy in Duluth

Five students from Pierce County recently graduated from Georgia Connections Academy during an in-person event at Gas South Arena in Duluth.

Local graduates include Daniel Thigpen Jr., Carson Yawn and Mallory Yawn from Blackshear and Mikala Jewett from Bristol. The other student from the area did not wish to be included.

The five Pierce County students were among the 680 graduates of the Class of 2025 to receive their high school diplomas as members of the statewide public virtual school and were celebrated for their achievement, determination, hope and forward-thinking.

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