WOODBURY — Flint River Academy senior Stuart Gregg was recently named a state finalist for the Wendy’s High School Heisman. The Williamson resident, who will graduate with honors, has played started all four years for the basketball, baseball, track, tennis and football teams at Flint River Academy.

He plans to major in agricultural economy at Georgia College and State University in Milledgeville.

“I’ve known Stuart for seven years now and cannot think of a finer young man to be selected by the folks at Wendy’s Heisman,” FRA athletic director Kevin Baute said in an interview with the Pike County Journal. “Stuart is a leader in our student body in the classroom and the field of play. He sets high standards for himself academically and athletically and expects much from those around him. Beyond his abilities as a student-athlete, Stuart is an even better person who at his core devotes his life to his family and faith. He’s a great kid with a good head on his shoulders. He’s a great representative of Flint river and Pike County.”

Gregg was team captain on the basketball team his sophomore and junior tears, earning the team award for Best Rebounder in addition to making the GISA All-Region team as a junior. In tennis he played in the GISA Class AA Sweet 16. He also played two years of varsity baseball and also ran track and excelled in the discus.

Gregg was one of 20 top scholar-athletes honored as a finalist in Georgia. Of the 45,000 seniors who apply nationwide, 1,763 applications were from Georgia.

“These finalists embody the Heisman spirit of hard work and dedication through their outstanding achievements in athletics, academics and community/school leadership,” Christyne Redecker of the Wendy’s Heisman program said. “Just as the collegiate Heisman is known for being the highest award in college football, the Wendy’s High School Heisman, now in it 19th year, is one of the most esteemed awards at the high school level.”

WILDLIFE APP:

SOCIAL CIRCLE — Android and iPhone Users have a new tool in the woods and on the water. Georgia hunters, anglers and wildlife enthusiasts now have an app of their own!

The Official Georgia Fishing, Hunting & Wildlife Guide, powered by Pocket Ranger® technology, is the official app of the Georgia Department of Natural Resources’ Wildlife Resources Division. This free, mobile app gives both novice and seasoned sportsmen and outdoor enthusiasts essential information in the palm of their hand.

Features include: Species profiles, weather information, Georgia rules and regulations, licensing information, boat ramp locations and maps of public wildlife areas.

Download the free app now on your mobile device through the Apple App Store or the Android Market and search “GA Fish & Wildlife Guide.” Visit http://www.pocketranger.com/apps/ga-fw/apps.php to learn more.

HUNTER SAFETY:

Quail Forever, in conjunction with the Department of Natural Resources, Griffin Gun Club and Devotie Baptist Church, is offering free hunter safety courses at Devotie Baptist Church, 1355 Experiment St. in Griffin, as follows:

— Dec. 4 from 6-8 p.m. Test Only

Pre-register online for all of these courses at: gohuntgeorgia.com. For more information, call (478) 751-6415, (770) 355-3072 or (770) 468-8004.