Carrington Hayes Named Miss Central Georgia's Teen
The Tattnall Square Academy freshman earned the title and launched a health-focused community initiative.
Updated on Oct. 5, 2026 in Teens
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Carrington Hayes has been crowned Miss Central Georgia's Teen, marking the first time the title has been awarded. As part of her new role, she is launching a community service initiative called Heart Smiles.
Why it matters
Hayes developed the Heart Smiles program to educate the community on the link between oral and overall health after her stepfather was diagnosed with endocarditis caused by an infected tooth.
Hayes participated in the Belle Program for 8 years and worked with 3 mentor queens. She plans to mentor 5 girls through the same organization during her tenure.
The players
Carrington Hayes
She is a Tattnall Square Academy freshman who holds the title of Miss Central Georgia's Teen.
Emmy Taylor
She was crowned as the winner of the Miss Macon's Teen title.
The details
Hayes is a freshman at Tattnall Square Academy and intends to conduct health education interviews at dental offices across Macon throughout her year as titleholder. She is the first individual to hold the Miss Central Georgia's Teen title.
Timeline
Carrington Hayes serves her year as Miss Central Georgia's Teen throughout 2026.
Culture Shift
This coronation reflects the growing trend of youth pageantry participants evolving into community service leaders. It follows the mentorship model established by the Miss Georgia organization's Belle Program, which emphasizes long-term development of local students.
Residents in the area can expect to see Hayes visiting local dental offices to conduct interviews regarding oral health education. This initiative may change how local students approach the connection between dental hygiene and overall physical health.
The takeaway
The Heart Smiles initiative serves as a reminder of how personal family experiences can drive localized community service projects. Residents interested in health education or youth mentorship may find opportunities to engage with Hayes through her upcoming outreach efforts.
Further reading
Learn more about the latest developments for local youth in the Teens section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by 41NBC News | WMGT-DT.
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