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Accused teacher makes first court appearance
Jackson being held without bond
Former William James Middle School teacher Amy Bass Jackson, 35, exits the courtroom after an appearance before Bulloch County Deputy Magistrate Court Judge Karen Jones Friday to hear charges against her. Jackson is accused of having sex with a 14-year-old student.
HOLLI DEAL BRAGG
Updated: Jul 29, 2011, 7:04 PM
Published: Jul 29, 2011, 4:18 PM
A teacher accused of having sex with a 14-year-old male student underwent a first appearance before a judge Friday morning. Wearing a loose-fitting gray and white striped jumpsuit and shackles, Amy Bass Jackson, 35, shuffled into the courtroom at the Bulloch County Jail, head held down as she stood before Bulloch County Deputy Magistrate Judge Karen Jones. Jones informed Jackson the hearing was not to determine guilt or innocence, but to make her aware of the charges and her legal options.
33rd Annual Southern Cruisers Car Show set for March 22
Event will be 10 a.m.-4 p.m. at Kiwanis Fairgrounds
4-year-old Sydney Walker
From staff reports
Published: Mar 13, 2025, 8:49 PM
The 33rd annual Southern Cruisers Spring Classic Car Show will help provide funds for two local children suffering serious health challenges.
The car show set for Saturday, March 22, at the Kiwanis Ogeechee Fairgrounds brings participants from all across the region to display their cars, trucks, motorcycles and tractors, whether they are restored classics or customized newer models.
The nonprofit organization's charity show raises money each year for families with significant medical issues, and this year, Sydney Walker of Twin City and Amdyn "Scottie" Aldrich of Statesboro will be the beneficiaries of donations.
Four-year-old Sydney was diagnosed recently with leukemia, while Scottie is coping with a congenital heart defect called Truncus Arteriosus. Eight-week-old Scottie had two open heart surgeries within seven days after being born and she will require more surgery in the near future.
8-week-old Amdyn "Scottie" Aldrich
More than 200 vehicles are expected at the March 22 show. The event begins with registration for participants at 8 a.m., and judging will be from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m.
Door prizes will be awarded from 1-3 p.m. and awards are at 3 p.m., with admission at $5 per person. Children under 12, military families with identification and handicapped visitors are admitted free.
There will be awards given to the top 40 entries, dash plaques and specialty trophies. A Car Corral will feature vehicles for sale, and visitors will enjoy a silent raffle 50/50 cash drawing, concessions and more.
Because music will be aired, no personal music is allowed at the family-oriented event.
The registration fee for entries is $25. To include a car or truck for sale in the Car Corral will be $10. The cost for vendors, including the Swap Meet, is $50 per booth. Call (912) 764-3523 or (912) 541-0428 to reserve a space.
Southern Cruiser members will have their cars on display but will not be included in judging.
