Feature Date:	5/24/2010
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Feature Title:	Rockmart MS FBLA Raises Funds to Buy City/State Seals for Local Courthouse
Feature Summary:	City and state seals on display at new courthouse.
Leader Feature:	Rockmart Middle School FBLA members saw the rewards of their efforts when they visited the new Rockmart City Complex and viewed the Georgia State Seal and Rockmart City Seal displayed in the new City Courthouse. Students sold Krispy Kreme Donuts to raise money to purchase the seals. Chief Keith Sorrells of the Rockmart City Police coordinated the project with chapter members. On the day of the field trip, Judge Vickie Atkins and Chief Sorrells spoke with the group about how to become a lawyer, the process a person goes through when arrested and going to court, the duties of police officers, and how cameras are used to help policemen make cases. The field trip ended with a tour of the new police department followed by breakfast. This project helped students understand the local judicial process and gave them a sense of ownership by providing the seals for the courthouse. The seals will be displayed in the courthouse for years to come, and Rockmart MS FBLA students will take pride in knowing they had a part in Rockmart history.