MS Cougar Wrestlers Excel
It was a long trip to the state wrestling meet for the Piedmont Academy Middle School grapplers but the ride back home was a fun one. The Middle School Mat Cougars placed fifth at the state meet on Saturday in Valdosta. In addition, Jamus Wingate won first place at 152 while Austin Anglin (88) and…
Read MoreThe Right To Run For Elected Office
The 2022 Republican Party primary for governor has already been somewhat nasty. Folks, we haven’t seen anything yet. Even as Governor Brian Kemp filed an ethics complaint against challenger David Perdue (a rather frivolous one in this writer’s opinion), this battle is about to reach the white-hot mark on the thermometer. It has been interesting…
Read MoreFire Destroys Home Tuesday Morning
On January 18, Jasper County Fire Rescue responded to a structure fire at 208 Benton Street. Units arrived on scene to find heavy smoke conditions and partial roof collapse on the back side of the structure. The call was reported at 6:35 a.m. and dispatched at 6:36 a.m. Engine 3 and Medic 3 were first…
Read MoreDr. Alton Standifer Gets Promotion
Alton Standifer has been named deputy chief of staff to University of Georgia President Jere W. Morehead effective January 1. Dr. Standifer, who has been with the President’s Office since July 2019, has assumed a steadily increasing portfolio that focuses primarily on student affairs, University Council, Staff Council, diversity relations and community engagement, according to…
Read MoreShady Dale Council Is Sworn In
Shady Dale did not have an election in 2021, as only five people qualified for City Council, and the council consists of five persons. In addition, Larry Champion remains mayor, as he had no challenger. Mr. Champion was sworn in by Probate Judge Andrea Brown, and he swore in the members of council last week.…
Read MoreMrs. Reva Standifer
A celebration of life for Mrs. Reva Standifer, 104, who died January 15, will be held this Saturday, Jan. 22, at 11 a.m. at St. James A.M.E. Church, 514 Funderburg Drive, Monticello. Burial will be in South View Cemetery. Smith and Sons Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Read MoreHistorical Losses
My intention for this space this week was to solicit for some inspiring suggestions for Black History Month which begins in 12 days. I still plan on doing so, but in the wake of losing two giants in the local community—in a much more inciteful manner. Jasper County lost two personalities that serviced, affected and…
Read MorePunch, Counterpunch: Dawgs Finally Break Through
The two heavyweights of the 2021 college football season stepped onto the field and threw everything but the kitchen sink at each other. In the end, Georgia fans are on top of the world today as a four-decades drought ended. Games of this nature are always tough for the team that loses, just as it…
Read MoreNorman Douglas Gibson
Norman Douglas Gibson, age 96, of Monticello, passed away peacefully at his home on Thursday, Jan. 20, 2022. Doug was born on Wednesday, Aug. 5, 1925, in Jersey, GA. He was the son of the late Ernest and Florence Gibson of Monticello. He was preceded in death in December 2021 by the love of his…
Read MoreEmily Elaine Daniell Clark
Emily Elaine Daniell Clark was born August 14, 1932 and died January 9, 2022. Rarely in our lives does there come a person, the kind of person you never want to forget because of a single attribute among many other wonderful attributes, and that attribute is kindness. Elaine Daniell Clark, better known to many of…
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