3 Trucking Tips to Make the Job Less Stressful
There are a lot of perks to becoming a professional truck driver. With a flexible schedule, plenty of time to yourself, and a chance to explore the country, there are many reasons why trucking is an appealing career. However, just like any other job, being a commercial truck driver also comes with its challenges. Long…
Read MoreGolf Cart Parts That Get Replaced the Most Often
Golf carts are a great investment because you can drive them around the course. However, these vehicles are only valuable if owners take care of them. You should know about the golf cart parts that get replaced the most often so you know what to watch out for while cruising. Battery Chargers Many individuals have…
Read MoreMistakes To Avoid During a Video Production Shoot
In order for video production to go as smoothly and professionally as possible, it requires immense planning and knowledge of the industry. Without proper preparation, you can find yourself making some of the biggest mistakes to avoid during a video production shoot. These mistakes influence three of the key principles of any video production, so…
Read MoreNearly 50 Percent Have Already Voted
Nearly 50 percent of Jasper County’s registered voters have already cast their vote with today and tomorrow left for early voting then the 12 hours on Tuesday. According to Chief Registrar Carole Norris, 3,415 people had voted in person as of Wednesday morning, and she had 1,860 absentee ballots to be counted. That’s a total…
Read MoreLady Cougars Win State Title
The Piedmont Academy fast-pitch softball team can now say “mission accomplished.” The Lady Cougars (18-3-1) swept Briarwood Academy 7-1 and 10-5 in the GISA Class AA state championship series in Dublin last week for the second state championship in program history. Piedmont went undefeated in the postseason and stopped a strong Lady Buccaneer team. “This…
Read MoreN.E.W. S.T.A.R.T. –Rest
As I am relaxing on my screen porch overlooking the calm waters of Sabbatical Lake, listening to the gentle sounds of nature, I think to myself, “what a perfect setting to write an article that promotes the benefits of rest.” There is rest that benefits the body, there is rest that benefits the mind, and…
Read MoreCOVID-19 Cases Here Increase Slightly
While COVID-19 cases are trending upward in places around the nation, Jasper County cases appear to remain near status quo for the moment. According to data from the North Central Health District (NCHD) released Monday, Jasper County currently has 244 confirmed cases and 121 presumed cases for 365 total, up just six cases from last…
Read MoreSaltine Cracker Pie
Years ago, a regular section of most newspapers was the recipes and meal suggestions. Old timey recipes used by your relatives are as honored as ever and show up yearly on special holiday lunches and dinners. Easter is always ham and something using boiled eggs such as egg salad, deviled eggs, potato salad and then…
Read MoreHomesteading & Sustaining Democracy
Last weekend, we went to visit friends on a small, homestead farm in North Georgia, where, before I even knew all the children were out of the van, I turned and saw my youngest son astride a large sow, frantically trying to hold on as he bounced about. In the idyllic hamlet, we immediately toured…
Read MoreLady Canes’ Quest for State Title Ends
The Monticello High School Lady Hurricane varsity softball squad‘s sprint to a Georgia High School Association FastPitch state title ended at Berrien High School in Nashville, Ga. last Thursday with a double game elimination by a score of 9-6, 15- 4. Head Coach Chris Jenkins said that his team “just picked a bad time to…
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