
News
September 21, 2021
By: Dwayne Page
A DeKalb County native is part of a team receiving national recognition for their scientific research in exploring a “greener” way to make nylon 6-6, a thermoplastic used for tire reinforcements, ski bindings, outdoor stadium seats and more.
Dr. Brian Agee , a chemistry lecturer in the Department of Chemistry and Physics in Augusta University’s College of Science and Amina Aly, undergraduate biology student, presented their research at the fall meeting of the American Chemical Society.
According to Augusta University’s Jagwire news website, the main presentation covered nylon 6-6, one of the most common nylons used for textile and plastic products. Nylon 6-6 is among the most versatile engineering thermoplastics and is used to make products that need durability, strength and weather resistance.
During their research, Aly and Agee used a solar reflector instead of a hot plate to create nylon 6-6. This decreased the process time from four hours to 30 minutes, and saved energy, since no electricity was used.
However, producing nylon 6-6 is not eco-friendly: It requires the endangered element zinc as a catalyst. But Aly and Agee’s research found that iron catalyzes almost as well as zinc — and iron is available nearly anywhere in the form of rust (i.e. ferric oxide).
“The difficulty of synthesizing nylon 6-6 in this manner is the associated risk of extinction of a primary reagent in the synthetic pathway, zinc,” said Agee.
“Zinc is currently 50-100 years away from extinction, giving focus to finding alternative synthetic methods without involving the use of zinc.”
ACS Fall 2021 was a hybrid meeting that was conducted virtually and in person from Aug 22-26.
Dr. Agee is the son of Jimmy and Caroline Agee and a 2002 graduate of DeKalb County High School.
District Attorney General Bryant Dunaway to Seek Re-Election
September 21, 2021
By: Dwayne Page
Thirteenth Judicial District Attorney Bryant C. Dunaway has announced he is running for re-election
The following is Dunaway’s prepared announcement:
“Seven years ago, YOU, the people of Clay, Cumberland, DeKalb, Overton, Pickett, Putnam and White Counties elected me to serve as your District Attorney General. I am as humbled today as I was then. Holding this office is both a professional and personal privilege. Every day I have taken the awesome responsibility that you have entrusted me with very seriously; I have never taken for granted the trust you have placed in me,” said Dunaway.
“Today, with the blessing and support of my wife, LeeAnn, I announce that I will be seeking re-election in 2022 and I am once again asking for your vote, support, trust and prayers. I will be on the ballot in the May 2022 Republican Primary”.
“I believe that among of the most important functions of the District Attorney is work to ensure public safety and to stand up for victims of crime. Over 200 years ago the Tennessee Supreme Court described the role of the District Attorney as having the responsibility to pursue the guilty and at the same time protect the innocent. Since assuming this office in 2014, I have taken that mission to heart. I work every day to accomplish that mandate”.
“I believe that our communities’ most vulnerable citizens deserve protection and that those who abuse them should be held especially accountable. Since 2014, I have created a specialized child abuse prosecution team in the DA’s office. I have maintained specialized Domestic Violence and impaired driving prosecution units. I have created, implemented and personally lead the Vulnerable Adult Protective Investigation Team (VAPIT) that reviews every allegation of abuse of the elderly and vulnerable adults. This team has been extremely successful. It’s work has resulted in the protection of abused and neglected persons and the prosecution of their abusers”.
“It has also been said that the citizen’s safety lies in the prosecutor who tempers zeal with human kindness, who seeks the truth and serves the law and who approaches his task with humility. I am committed to continuing to serve you with those ideals at heart. I get up every day committed to keeping people from hurting each other and to punish those who do,” Dunaway continued.
“Please know that I consider it a privilege to serve you in this role. I ask for your vote and would be honored and humbled to have your support”.
Bryant C. Dunaway has been practicing law for over 20 years. He was elected District Attorney General for the 13th Judicial District in August 2014. He has been married 25 years to his wife LeeAnn McCarter Dunaway; he is father to twin daughters, Katie and Julianne (19) and son Jennings Grant (15). General Dunaway and his family are members of the Church at Collegeside Church of Christ where he serves as a Deacon.
Saints cross country runner, Ben Driver, takes home win
September 21, 2021
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Ben Driver took first place in the Andrew Jackson Cross Country Invitational on Saturday, September 18th.
The 7th grader, who attends DeKalb West, tackled the hilly 2 mile course in 12:05, setting a new personal record and dominating the field.
Teammate, Andrew Cathey, gave a top 10 performance as he earned 8th place with a time of 12:49. Following Cathey were fellow teammates; Dylan Cathey 13:34, Christian Hernandez 14:02, Ethan Spears 14:09, and Carson Davis 14:54.
The boys team finished 4th overall out of 12 teams.
The Lady Saints had 2 top 10 performances and finished 3rd overall out of 11 teams.
Chloe Van Vranken led the Lady Saints with a 2nd place finish overall and a time of 13:01. Chaylea Lunsford, also from DeKalb West, finished with a 4th place finish and a new PR of 13:54. Rounding out the girls team was DeKalb West’s Emily Fry 14:56, Kaylee Kent 15:34, Sydney Polk 15:41, and Candice Rico 17:18.
In the JV race, Gracie Brewington finished with a time of 18:09, Anaka Oakley 19:21, and Isobella Franz 21:48.
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