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Soperton...The
Ongoing Evolution Continued
Another major employer
in Treutlen County is the school system. When Treutlen
County was created in 1917, over 20 schools existed
within the new boundaries. Slowly over the next 30
years, the white schools would consolidate into one
Soperton school system. In the fall of 1955, the present
buildings were erected and all white and black schools
consolidated respectively. Not until 1970 would the
two separate school systems make a smooth transition
into an integrated system. In 1993, the Treutlen County
schools underwent a major renovation and construction
project. Today, Treutlen boasts state-of-the-art facilities
and technological infrastructure. For example, in
the fall of 2001, the middle school begins participating
in a three-year pilot program that provides each teacher
and student with a laptop computer to use at school
and home.
The story of Treutlen
County is a success story still unfolding. City officials
have obtained grants to beautify the downtown area
by creating a park in the center of town in front
of Soperton City Hall, or what used to be the old
train depot. The Soperton High School's old football
field has been turned into an attractive park and
walking track for citizens to enjoy. The Soperton
of yesterday is transformed, yet still very present,
and so is that pioneer spirit that created it, promising
a bright future. As James Lawton wrote, "Is there
any wonder that our chests expand a little when we
in this community say:" "This is where I
live."
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