Finding Joy in 2020
Well, we made it. There were times when we wondered if we would, but we are crossing the finish line of 2020. For many, this will go down as the longest year ever. But tomorrow, we turn the calendar page and it officially says “2021.” Let’s take a moment and look back at 2020. James…
Read MoreNation’s Political Eyes Turn To Georgia
By this point even the most die-hard follower of political campaigns has probably become fed up with the two U.S. Senate runoffs in Georgia. Republican incumbent David Perdue is facing Democratic challenger Jon Ossoff, while appointed Republican U.S. Senator Kelly Loeffler is trying to fend off the challenge of Democrat Raphael Warnock. Who among us…
Read MoreLady Cougars Earn Key Program Win
Piedmont Academy varsity girls basketball coach Michael Wilson was not about to downplay the significance of his team’s victory in Alabama on Monday. The Lady Cougars (5-1) defeated Glenwood (Ala.) 65-61 as part of the Border Wars holiday tournament. Marissa Holder paced Piedmont with 19 points while Sydney Stroud scored 13 and Haley Ann Frank…
Read MoreCougars Fall for First Time This Season
The two games for the Piedmont Academy varsity boys basketball team in the Border Wars Tournament did not go as hoped for the Cougars. Early foul trouble along with an ankle injury to a key player helped contributed to an 86-53 loss to tournament host Glenwood (Ala.) on Monday evening. “We were just stagnant on…
Read MoreHurricanes Are Named All-Region
Several Jasper County-Monticello High School football players were recognized for their efforts on the field during the recent season by being named to All-Region team for 3-AA. Jacarion Grier, a sophomore, was named first team All-Region at linebacker. Grier had 40 solo tackles with 26 assists and 13 tackles for a loss this fall. He…
Read MoreIdeas for Gifts That Will Last
No one wants to give or receive a gift that quickly falls apart. Here are some of our recommendations for long-lasting gifts any recipient will hold dear. Though we all know by now that it’s better to give than to receive, receiving gifts each year is still exciting. What’s disappointing, however, is when a gift…
Read MoreMildred Louise Hawkins Lane
Mildred Louise Hawkins Lane, age 92, formerly of Eatonton, passed away Monday, Dec. 21, 2020 at The Retreat Nursing Home. Mildred Lane was born on January 16, 1928 to the late Ellis Hawkins and Viola Moon Hawkins. She lived in Eatonton until returning to Monticello in 2016. She was a member of Wesley Chapel Methodist…
Read MoreMichael Harold ‘Bubba’ Greer
Michael Harold “Bubba” Greer, age 68, passed away Sunday, Dec. 20, 2020, at Piedmont Newton Hospital in Covington. Bubba, the only child of James Harold Greer and Lettye Proctor Greer, was born June 4, 1952 at Putnam General Hospital in Eatonton. His nickname was given to him by his father, when walking down the hall…
Read MoreCareer Advancement in the Trucking Industry
Now that you’ve committed to the trucking industry, you may be wondering what’s next for your career. Here’s how you can thrive and move up in trucking. As a truck driver, you can move from north to south and east to west but never feel like you’re moving up. Many truckers get into the business…
Read MoreSheila Jones Seeks Commission Seat
Sheila Gantt Jones has qualified for District 1 County Commission for a special election set for March 16, 2021. She is the daughter of Dollie Mae Gantt and the late Albert Lee Gantt, and has lived in Jasper County for 37 years. Mrs. Jones is a 1989 graduate of Jasper County High School, and she…
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