Carrollton middle schooler wins Miss Georgia Junior Teen | Times Georgian

“I told my mom that I wanted to do pageants since I did local ones when I was younger,” Akers said. “She put me in the Miss Georgia Princess Program, where I was crowned 2021 Miss Georgia’s Princess.”

Akers’ platform, Operation Gratitude, is her way of honoring her family’s legacy, along with those who currently or who have served the country.

“I’ve been able to go into classrooms to teach about the military, write letters to military personnel, and create care packages to send overseas,” Akers said.

Akers is an engaged student as a member of the Performing Arts Club, Academic Bowl Team, Jr. Beta Club, and National Junior Honor Society. She also serves as a student ambassador for Carrollton Middle School.

She is now preparing for her next big pageant this summer.

“I’m most looking forward to being able to visit friends I’ve made and make new ones during the week of the international competition this summer,” she said.