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May 13, 2008 - Each year the Georgia Municipal Association “If I Were Mayor” essay contest encourages over 4000 sixth grade students to dream about leading their cities and hometowns. Blairsville Mayor Jim Conley recently visited Denise Driskell’s 6 th grade class to recognize this year’s essay winners and participants.

Mayor Conley says, “The essay contest is all about the kids. I enjoy giving them the recognition they deserve.”

For the past 5 years, Ms. Driskell’s class has had a District 2 winner. This is quite an accomplishment! Only one winning essay is selected from each of GMA's 12 districts. Winners receive a $250 savings bond and are recognized at a special awards luncheon. Although there was not a top place District 2 winner this year from Union County, there were 5 students in Ms. Driskell’s class that received honorable mentions. Josh Anderson, Darian Colbroth, Zach Markham, Reagan Hooper, and Josh Dyer were applauded by classmates and onlookers as their names were announced.

According to the GMA website, “The contest gives students a chance to creatively use grade-specific language arts skills and civics/social studies knowledge.” Ms. Driskell’s sixth grade students are certainly up to the challenge! Congratulations to Denise Driskell and every student that participated in the “If I Were Mayor” contest.