March 29, 2022— Albany, GA— The Commodore Conyers College and Career Academy (4C Academy) Robotics team, The Commodores, are preparing for the FIRST® Robotics Peachtree District event to be held at the Albany Civic Center this weekend, April 1st-2nd, 2022. This event follows the team’s first-place finish at the FIRST® Robotics Peachtree District event in Columbus, Georgia on March 19th, 2022.

Following an outstanding performance in Columbus, the Commodores were awarded the title of Peachtree District Event Winner along with their alliance partners The Columbus Space Program (Alliance Captain) and The Fayetteville Space Dragons. The Commodores also received the Autonomous Award by Ford, which celebrates the team that demonstrates consistency, reliability, and high-performance operations in the robot’s autonomous programming.

Currently ranked 4th out of 67 Georgia FIRST® Robotics teams, the Commodores will compete in the Procter & Gamble Albany event this weekend. The team’s Coach Darren Hagler, says, “The Commodores are well prepared to defend our State ranking. We have an exceptionally talented team of young people who have spent countless hours preparing for this year’s competitions.” Hagler encourages Albany residents to attend and cheer for local teams. “Robotics is fun, and these competitions are no exception. In addition to the 4C Commodores, Westover High School, Monroe High School, Lee County High School, Deerfield-Windsor, and several other area teams will compete,” Hagler continues.

Points earned during district matches are calculated to determine qualifiers for the State-level competition to be held in Macon, Georgia April 9th-10th, 2022.

According to 4C Academy CEO, Chris Hatcher, “We are fortunate to have a state-of-the-art workspace where all area teams can work alongside mentors from area businesses and community organizations to build and practice their robots. We also appreciate each and every one of our industry partners who have sponsored our local robotics teams and would especially like to thank Procter & Gamble for sponsoring the Albany event. These investments from our local businesses, along with the investments that the Dougherty County School System has made in robotics - with elementary, middle, and high school programs - will pay dividends for our local and regional employers who are looking for talent with design, electrical, programming, and mechanical skills.”

The FIRST® Robotics Peachtree District competition sponsored by Procter & Gamble is open to the public.
Location: Albany Civic Center: 100 W. Oglethorpe Blvd., Albany, GA.
Date and time:
Qualification matches begin Friday, April 1st. 9 am to 7 pm. and, Saturday, April 2nd, 9 am to noon.
Play-off and final rounds begin at 1 pm Saturday, April 2nd.
The awards ceremony will be held Saturday at 4 pm.

About 4C Academy:

The mission of the Commodore Conyers College & Career Academy is to produce college and career-ready graduates with relevant skills and education and exceptional work ethic who can compete and succeed in the real world. Our partners include local business and industry, the Dougherty County School System, Albany Technical College, Albany State University, the Albany/Dougherty Economic Development Commission, and the Albany Area Chamber of Commerce. In addition, we have partnered with the Calhoun, Terrell, and Baker County School Systems.

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MEDIA CONTACT:
Chris Hatcher
CEO, Commodore Conyers College & Career Academy
Ph: 229-431-1562
Email: Chris.Hatcher@4CAcademy.org
Web: 4CAcademy.org