SMITHS STATION — The Smiths Station High School Class of 2022 graduated on May 24. The ceremony was held at the Columbus Civic Center in Columbus, Georgia. PHOTOS BY MATT AUTSTIN / FOR THE OBSERVER

OPELIKA — Opelika seniors are barking goodbye to the Bulldogs. They walked the stage last week, ready to take on their next challenges with diplomas in hand. 2022-05-27 OHS Graduation 2022-05-27 OHS Graduation 2022-05-27 OHS Graduation 2022-05-27 OHS Graduation...

AUBURN — Auburn seniors said their goodbyes to teachers, friends and classmates but are holding onto the memories of their high school experience. These Tigers donned their blue robes and walked the stage last week in their ceremony. photos by jerry ballas / for the...

CONTRIBUTED BY BETTY REESE LEE COUNTY — Each year, PACE (People of Action for Community Enrichment) awards two scholarships in the amount of $500 each to two deserving seniors who display financial need, leadership, high academic achievement and outstanding community...