Lady Cougars Getting Back On Track
The Piedmont Academy varsity girls basketball team got back on the winning side in the past week posting two victories. The Lady Cougars defeated George Walton Academy 44-35 last Friday in a home game and then earned a 47-39 victory against long-time rival Gatewood on the road Monday. Marissa Holder paced the team with 24…
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The early-season schedule has been tough for the Piedmont Academy varsity boys basketball team. In addition, the team had no preseason preparation time as each team member was involved in football until just days before the first game of the 2021-22 campaign. “We have had the toughest schedule in Class AA,” first-year coach Jimmy Link…
Read MoreLaree Malone Benton
Laree Malone Benton, age 93, passed away Wednesday, December 1, 2021, at Abbey Hospice in Social Circle. Mrs. Benton was born on January 26, 1928 to the late Leon Eugene Malone and Irene Roberts Malone in the Hopewell community of Jasper County. A proud lifelong resident of Monticello, Laree graduated from Monticello High School. She…
Read MoreHelen Smith Mapp
Helen Smith Mapp, known to her sisters and brothers as “Toosie Roll” passed away at the age of 73, on November 30 at Emory University Hospital in Atlanta. Helen was born on November 9, 1948, in Monticello. Helen moved from Monticello and established residence in Atlanta, with her children whom she loved dearly. Years later…
Read MoreDavid Len Belote
David Len Belote, age 56, of Jackson, passed away Sunday, Dec. 5, 2021, at his residence. David Belote was born in Macon, to the late McGlawn Harley Belote and Norma Lee Lynch Belote. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two sisters. David worked for Hagerty’s Furniture Store and Chevy’s Restaurant.…
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Stephanie Gail Thomas
A celebration of life for Stephanie Gail Thomas was to be held Wednesday, Dec. 1, 2021 at 11 a.m. at St. James A.M.E. Church, 514 Funderburg Drive, Monticello, 31064. Rev. Dr. Donna Marie Calix, eulogist; Rev. Reginald E. Jacobs, Sr., pastor. Ms. Thomas was born on May 24, 1957 in Jasper County to the late…
Read MoreHelen A. Manning
A celebration of life for Helen Ann Manning, who died November 21, 2021, was held November 27 from the chapel at Smith and Sons Funeral Home. Rev. Dr. Jiommy Horton officiated. Ms. Manning was born December 20, 1971 to Silvie Manning and the late Robert Wright of Jasper County. Helen attended Jasper County Public Schools.…
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