GHSA Sets Baseball Requirements for 2021
In response to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the GHSA recently announced a series of rule modifications ahead of the 2021 baseball season. Among the most notable changes made to the rules is the prohibition of sunflower seeds in the dugout and on the field. This, coupled with the prohibition of pitchers “licking fingers, touching any…
Read MoreVarsity Lady Hurricanes Struggle with Region Foes
Jasper County-Monticello’s varsity girls basketball team ran into two tough region opponents last weekend. The Lady Canes (1-6, 0-3) fell to Dodge County 67-18 on the road Friday before dropping a 54-12 contest at home the following day against Washington County. In Friday’s game, Jazmyne Thomas scored 15 of the team’s 18 points. Hailey Tripp…
Read MoreMat Canes Finish Second At Region Duals
The Jasper County-Monticello High School varsity wrestling team has now accomplished one of its goals for the 2020-21 season. The Mat Canes finished second at last weekend’s area duals and have now qualified for state. Coach Andy Rewis said he was pleased by the effort of his wrestlers who earned team wins against Northeast-Macon (60-9),…
Read MoreShould You Buy New or Used CNC Machinery?
Should You Buy New or Used CNC Machinery? Owning a fabrication or manufacturing plant can be challenging. From hiring skilled staff to purchasing the right equipment, things can get overwhelming. One area where manufacturing companies seem to struggle is CNC machinery. This piece of equipment can be quite expensive and requires a skilled labor force.…
Read MoreCommon Kinds of Neurodegenerative Diseases
The human body is incredible, but diseases can truly devastate its fragile ecosystem. These are the most common kinds of neurodegenerative diseases. Disease and illness attack our bodies at their most vulnerable places. Though we have medications, treatments, and care, there is a limit to what medicine can do for those with degenerative diseases, especially…
Read MoreReed Has Big Game
The Piedmont Academy Middle School boys basketball team got a 23-point performance by Hudson Reed but were unable to overcome visiting Gatewood last Friday. Reed’s point total was a game-high mark but the Cougars fell 53-33. Tripp McMichael added three points for Piedmont with Trent Jones and Camden Moss both finishing with two. Gavin McCart…
Read MoreMat Cougars Able To Compete
Piedmont Academy’s varsity and middle school wrestlers were able to take to the wrestling mat last week at Westfield in Perry. With several matches cancelled this season due to COVID-19 concerns, the mat time was valuable for the Cougars. “I thought we did well for only our second competition,” coach Kaden Miller said. “On varsity,…
Read MoreMonticello Council Hears from Residents
Monticello City Council members kept business relatively brief Tuesday evening in their first meeting of the new year as much of the time was spent hearing commentary from local residents. During the government entity’s regular business meeting, attended by all council members, six residents publicly put forth their input on a range of issues including…
Read MoreJennifer Allen Seeks Commission Seat
Jennifer Allen has qualified for District 1 County Commissioner. Mrs. Allen grew up in Loganville. She and her husband, Anthony have been married for 19 years. They moved to Jasper County 13 years ago from Newton County. They have two children. One is a senior at Jasper County High School and the other is in…
Read MoreFoothills Charter School Open House Today
Jasper Foothills Charter High School will be hosting its public Open House today, Jan. 14. Serving students in Jasper County entering 9th – 12th grade, classes will begin on Tuesday, Jan. 19. Foothills Education Charter High School is a public charter school which offers students an opportunity to earn a diploma in a non-traditional setting,…
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