Welcome Spring
Spring has sprung! And, by the time you are reading this, it’s supposed to feel like it. I love spring…Fall is my favorite season, but you can’t help but come alive in the spring. Every living things seems to be coming to life. (It’s a shame that includes the pollen.) It’s so refreshing to look…
Read MoreMarch Madness
Just a few days ago the trees were bare. Now the tree limbs have small buds of green. One day the early morning was crisp and cool. By the afternoon, we had shed our sweaters and enjoyed a walk. March is full of madness. On Monday past, the 20th, it’s official Spring 2023. For those…
Read MoreJCHS Students Compete at Regional Fair
Jasper County High School students traveled to Eastside High School in Newton County to participate in the 2023 Northeast Region Social Studies Fair last Saturday. JCHS participants qualified at the local level in December. Jasper County is permitted to submit four projects as county submissions are based upon the number enrolled in the school system.…
Read MorePiedmont Cougar Soccer Has Learning Season
Piedmont Academy’s varsity soccer teams have been learning as they go this spring. “Soccer is going well,” said Michael Wilson, who is helping coach the program. “I think the kids are improving. Between the two teams we have two seniors and two juniors so this is a year to learn how to play the game.…
Read MoreHurricanes Have a Busy Week on the Diamond
The Monticello Hurricane baseball program has been searching for some form of consistency all year in playing what you would call a “complete game.” Last week was a mixed bag again for the Hurricanes, as youth and inexperience showed again in return games against Loganville Christian (LCA) and Glascock County, and the opener of this…
Read MorePiedmont Golf Begins
The weather is slowly warming up and that means good things for the Piedmont Academy golf team whose coach believes can accomplish big things before the 2023 season is done. The Cougars will return to the links on Tuesday against Loganville Christian Academy at Bear Creek at 3:30 p.m. “I’m really excited for the new…
Read MoreChamps Honored
Teagan Satterfield, Kylee Keck and Marissa Holder were named All-Region and All-State for the 2023 basketball season. The trio helped the Lady Cougars win the first state championship in program history. In addition, Luke Welch and Elijah Dominguez were named All-Region for the Piedmont boys. Welch was also named an All-State player. Welch, a senior,…
Read MoreHurricane Soccer
The Jasper County High School team took on the number one team in the region, Social Circle, Tuesday night. The Canes came out on fire with a quick shot on goal by Travis Teran, followed up by Alex Bautista in the first five minutes of the game to give the Canes a quick lead. The…
Read MoreRecreation Head Exudes Energy
You know his name. You recognize his face, or at least you should to both of the aforementioned. Keldrick Davis is the home grown talent now tapped to lead the Jasper County Recreation Department. Keldrick was raised in Monticello and attended Jasper County schools before graduating. He then headed to South Georgia State College in…
Read MoreCommunity Band Plays Sunday
The Monticello Community Band will perform at 2 p.m. on Sunday at Thomas Persons Hall. The Saint Patrick’s-themed program features familiar Irish tunes such as Danny Boy, Molly Malone and The Minstrel Boy. The band will also play music from James Bond movies and other popular tunes. The Monticello Community Band is a volunteer organization…
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