A Note Of Appreciation
Almost everyone is in agreement that 2020 has been a bizarre and extremely stressful year. It’s probably one of the few things we can agree on. Stress has been at an all-time high for most of us for a variety of reasons. A recent movie starring award-winning actor Russell Crowe entitled “Unhinged” focused on what…
Read MoreSouth Florida
In the Disney computer-animated film WALL-E, a scene in a cruise spaceship shows passengers slowly moving in levitating lounger chairs, sipping from milkshakes and generally not engaging in any physical activity. For some reason, I always think of this scene when I go to South Florida. Parts of South Florida I truly enjoy: the state…
Read MoreLady Cougars Return Plenty of Basketball Talent for New Season
Piedmont Academy’s varsity girls basketball team is primed for a successful season with almost its entire roster from a year ago returning. In addition, the team has gained some new talent as well. It gives coach Michael Wilson plenty of reason for optimism. “We have some lofty goals for this season and their focus on…
Read MoreCougars To Host State Championship
The Piedmont Academy football team will look to win its first state championship in almost a decade when the Cougars host Thomas Jefferson Academy Friday. It is a rematch of last year’s GISA Class A state championship which was won by the Jaguars. Piedmont (6-3 overall) has already gained some measure of payback winning the…
Read MoreHurricane Basketball Ticket Info
Basketball season for the Monticello Hurricanes has begun with two games this weekend. On Friday, Dec. 4, the junior varsity boys and varsity squads will travel to Social Circle with play beginning at 4:30 p.m. and the varsity squads at 6 p.m. Tickets can only be purchased online at “www.gofan.com.” Also on Saturday, Dec. 5,…
Read MoreWhat You Need To Know About Oil Rig Safety
The oil industry is indispensable because it provides the natural resources that society uses to fuel machines and devices. Drilling for and collecting oil is no simple matter, however, and there are several hazards that laborers may face routinely. If you plan on getting involved with this line of work, you should read on to…
Read MoreThe Role of Genetic Sequencing in Cancer Treatment
The role of genetic sequencing in cancer treatment has grown to form the basis for targeted therapies. Genetic markers help identify effective treatments. Cancer is caused by genetic mutations that cause cells to grow out of control. These mutations may be an inherited condition, or could be caused by environmental factors. Sometimes, they happen spontaneously…
Read MoreCOVID-19 Cases on the Rise
According to Georgia Department of Health statistics published November 23, Jasper County’s current presumptive COVID-19 cases (179) total nearly 70 percent of the confirmed cases (269). There has been a 73 percent increase in COVID-19 cases during the current two week period ending November 22 which reflects a 271 incidence rate per 100,000 population versus…
Read MoreDeputies Investigate Burglaries
Deputies with the Jasper County Sheriff’s Office are investigating several thefts that occurred in the last week. On Monday, deputies were called to Tamarack Drive where there was a report of theft by receiving stolen property. Sometime between Saturday and Monday, someone broke into an address on Forsyth Street, taking cash. A refrigerator was reportedly…
Read MorePiedmont’s Cameron Mobley Signs With University of North Georgia
Piedmont Academy’s Cameron Mobley has played a big role in the recent success of the Diamond Cougar baseball program. Now the senior has his athletic and academic careers mapped out following his high school education. Mobley officially signed to play baseball for the University of North Georgia during a ceremony held at Piedmont Academy last…
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