Brent Cochran Is Named Top ADA
Brent Cocharn, Assistant District Attorney (ADA) in the Ocmulgee Circuit District, was announced as ADA of the Year by District Attorney Stephen Bradley Tuesday afternoon during a luncheon held in the Jasper County Courthouse celebrating the honor. ADA Cochran handles two counties, Jasper and Wilkinson, within the Ocmulgee Circuit and by doing so carries the…
Read MoreHigh Schoolers To Get Two Days Out
In order to meet the needs of all students enrolled at Jasper County High School, Wednesday, Oct. 7 and Wednesday, Oct. 21 will be designated as digital learning days. Again, this is for Jasper County High School students only. Jasper County Pre-K, Jasper County Primary School, Washington Park Elementary School, Jasper County Virtual Academy and…
Read MorePersons Are Arrested Here
Deputies with the Jasper County Sheriff’s Office (JCSO) are investigating the theft of a vehicle in the last week from an address in the city. Other than that, deputies had a relatively quiet week. Persons arrested in the last week, and their charges, include: •Antioneus Lewis Smith, 31, Eatonton—aggravated assault. •William Jonier Dooley, 30, Braselton—theft…
Read MoreJasper County’s Rate of New COVID-19 Cases Is Declining
Jasper County COVID-19 case numbers currently total 220 confirmed cases and 100 presumptive cases for a total 320, according to the North Central Health District of the Georgia Department of Health. The September 28 weekly update covers the NCHD 13 county region of which Jasper is part. The report shows that cases are still increasing…
Read MoreStone Workman Wins Contest
Stone Workman was the winner of last week’s football contest by correctly picking the winner of 11 of the 13 games listed, and coming closer on the tie-breaker than any other player. For his efforts, Mr. Workman collected a $25 prize and a new t-shirt from Daniel Suwinski at Lewis and Malone Heating and Air.…
Read MoreNew Start–Water
From plant to insects, birds, reptiles, and mammals all life depends on water. I’ll never forget the warm day as I sat on the deck next to a container in which water had settled around the rim, and observed a wasp land on that container, and walk purposefully to the edge of the rim, and…
Read MoreCanes Fall at Morgan County
The Jasper County-Monticello High School Hurricanes put forth a gutsy effort last Friday in Madison before falling to Morgan County High School 28-0. Shamarian Greene carried the football 30 times for the Canes for a team high 65 yards. Each yard was tough running as the junior’s longest carry was 12 yards. Mac Barton stepped…
Read MoreLady Cougars Win and Lose
The Piedmont Academy varsity softball had little trouble with visiting Covenant Academy last week. The Lady Cougars scored nine runs in the bottom of the first inning on their way to a 15-0 victory in five innings. Piedmont had 15 hits in the contest as compared to just one for Covenant. Jayden Young and Haley…
Read MoreMiddle School Cougars Earn Tie
Piedmont Academy’s Middle School football team finished in an 8-8 tie against Windsor Academy last week. The Cougars scored first during the road game in Macon when Hudson Reed connected with Gavin McCart with a 25-yard touchdown pass. Reed also threw to Daniel Joseph on the two-point conversion. Piedmont continued to hold the 8-0 advantage…
Read MoreCompetition Not a Welcome Thing in Some Political Circles
The encouragement and advice in recent days given by various “leaders” in the Georgia Democratic Party doesn’t seem to be gaining much traction. It seems some Democrats, whether they are in official leadership roles or not, want all those with a “D” by their name (with the exception of one) to exit the jungle primary…
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