The Covington News received the following from Cyril Don Wardle, Jr.:I am a grandfather to two children in the Social Circle Schools. I have had a passion for and have worked hard directly with students to maximize their outcomes and potential. I am deeply rooted in our community and have advocated for the future of our community, its residents, and, most importantly, its future. Over the last few years, we have witnessed a decline in our schools both in social behavior and academic achievement in our Middle School. Our Middle School is listed by the state of Georgia as a failing school.