Floyd County Schools (FCS) is proud to announce that two talented students have been recognized in the 2024-2025 Young Georgia Authors (YGA) regional competition, hosted by Northwest Georgia RESA.

Each year, the Young Georgia Authors competition celebrates exceptional student writing across the state. It provides a platform for students to showcase their creativity, voice, and writing skills. The competition begins at the classroom level and progresses through school and district rounds before advancing to the regional stage.

On Thursday, March 6, educators and professionals from all seventeen Northwest Georgia RESA school districts convened to evaluate the top writing entries from across the region. Judges were highly impressed by the outstanding quality of submissions, noting the depth of word choice, unique voices, and diverse range of entries.

FCS is proud to recognize the following students for their achievements at the regional level:

  • Winner: Corban Abernathy (5th Grade, Model Middle School) – “Until Time Shall Cease”
  • Honorable Mention: Shari Torres (12th Grade, Armuchee High School) – “Apartment 312”

These students’ exceptional writing stood out among their peers, earning them well-deserved recognition at the regional level. Regional winners will advance to the state-level competition, which will be held in Perry, GA, on Friday, April 18th. 

Floyd County Schools District Winners

As a reminder, previously announced on February 14, 2025, the following students were named district winners in their respective grade levels:

  • Kindergarten: “Dollywood” – Kate McGuire (Armuchee Primary School)
  • 1st Grade: “Northpole” – Judah Hopper (Alto Park Elementary School)
  • 2nd Grade: “Just a Normal Story, Right?” – Bowen Pasley (Alto Park Elementary School)
  • 3rd Grade: “A Christmas Story” – Sidney Laseter (Model Elementary School)
  • 4th Grade: “Missing” – Ava Starr (Alto Park Elementary School)
  • 5th Grade: “Until Time Shall Cease” – Corban Abernathy (Model Middle School)
  • 6th Grade: “Just Free” – Luke Casey (Coosa Middle School)
  • 7th Grade: “New Generation” – Brianna Maples (Pepperell Middle School)
  • 8th Grade: “One More Goodbye” – Ivy Hardy (Model High School)
  • 9th Grade: “The Strength I Didn’t Know I Had” – Emma Lunsford (Coosa High School)
  • 10th Grade: “Shadows” – Elinor Thomas (Coosa High School)
  • 11th Grade: “Dreamless Sleep” – Mari Wilson (Coosa High School)
  • 12th Grade: “Apartment 312” – Shari Torres (Armuchee High School)

Floyd County Schools congratulates all of these students for their outstanding accomplishments. Their success reflects the district’s commitment to fostering literacy, creativity, and academic excellence.