By Sara Pauff, Columbus Ledger-Enquirer, Ga. Jul. 27--Based on sheer numbers, Jason Yohn has a challenging year ahead of him. He's the new principal at Smiths Station High School, the biggest school in the Lee County system and one of the largest in the state of Alabama.

By Opelika-Auburn News, Ala. Jul. 8--The Smiths area schools will hold new student registration July 23 and July 24 from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m.

By Jerry F. Rutledge, Columbus Ledger-Enquirer, Ga. May 31--The Lee County School System has experienced rapid growth throughout the last several years, especially in the Smiths Station, Ala., attendance zone.

By Jerry F. Rutledge, Columbus Ledger-Enquirer, Ga. May 6--SMITHS STATION, Ala. -- Smiths Station High School senior Jordan Hatch can't conceive of a world without music or theater. "Those are things I hope to carry with me for the rest of my life," Hatch said. "I now want to be a drama teacher.

By Sara Pauff, Columbus Ledger-Enquirer, Ga. Aug. 27--After weeks of PowerPoint presentations, speeches at open houses and letters to every principal, teacher and parent, there is nothing for school system leaders in Phenix City and Lee County to do but wait for the voters' decision.