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By the People, for the People
Arnall Middle student wins Coweta Civics Bee
Eighth grader advances to state competition after top performance
Apr. 7, 2026 at 11:21pm
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The annual Coweta Civics Bee celebrates the civic engagement and knowledge of local middle school students, with the top performers advancing to statewide competition.Newnan TodayAn eighth-grade student from Arnall Middle School in Newnan, Georgia took first place at the 2026 Coweta County National Civics Bee, outperforming peers from other local middle schools in demonstrating their knowledge of civics and community engagement.
Why it matters
The Coweta Civics Bee is an annual competition that encourages middle school students to become more civically engaged and knowledgeable about government, history, and current events. The winner of the county-level competition will advance to the statewide competition, providing an opportunity for the top students to showcase their civic expertise.
The details
Ella Hummel from Arnall Middle School earned first place at the Coweta Civics Bee, which was held on March 31 at the Nixon Centre for Performing and Visual Arts. Carys Kuhr of Lee Middle School placed second, and Rilynne Hand of Blake Bass Middle School finished third in the competition.
- The 2026 Coweta County National Civics Bee was held on March 31.
The players
Ella Hummel
An eighth-grade student at Arnall Middle School who won the 2026 Coweta County National Civics Bee.
Carys Kuhr
A student at Lee Middle School who placed second in the 2026 Coweta County National Civics Bee.
Rilynne Hand
A student at Blake Bass Middle School who placed third in the 2026 Coweta County National Civics Bee.
What’s next
Ella Hummel, the first-place winner, will now advance to the statewide civics competition.
The takeaway
The Coweta Civics Bee encourages middle school students to become more engaged in their local community and knowledgeable about government, history, and current events, with the top performers earning the opportunity to showcase their civic expertise at the state level.
