Precocious students from around the state gathered in Atlanta on March 15 for the Georgia Association of Educators State Spelling Bee . The winner could advance to the Scripps National Spelling Bee in Washington in May. We asked a few of the champion spellers to share their secrets for successful spelling. Braden Flournoy, Ananya Augustine and Abhi Kapaganty also told us their favorite words to spell.

Georgia Spelling Bee Contestants Share Secrets For S-U-C-C-E-S-S

On Second Thought is a one-hour news talk show hosted by Virginia Prescott that airs at 11 a.m. Friday, 7 a.m. Saturday and 11 a.m. Sunday on Georgia Public Broadcasting. Timely conversations about all topics relating to Georgia and the South — including politics, healthcare, education, music, literature and race. We bring you stories you won't hear elsewhere and voices that are often ignored. Subscribe for weekly episodes that highlight the stories and characters that are impacting the civic and cultural life of the South.

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