Hartsville First Baptist ordains George Atkins Jr.

George Atkins Jr. (center) was ordained to the ministry Jan. 10 at First Baptist Church of Hartsville. Atkins is a recent graduate of Charleston Southern University and is enrolled at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary. He serves as minister of children and families at Emmanuel Baptist Church in Hartsville. Also pictured are deacon chairman George Goudelock (left) and interim pastor Bert Welch.