A Nation Of Imagination
Thank goodness we have the internet to help us discover new places to go (someday), to help find a hobby—everyone needs one or two—research your family or your town, buy a jigsaw puzzle and scatter the pieces on top of a table in a heavily traveled area of your home, or take an online course.…
Read MoreThe Three Ws
In my columns, I usually discuss sustainability, and I previously addressed the three R’s: reduce, reuse, and recycle—with a focus on the first, to reduce. With faculty, staff and students returning to school, I would like to focus on the three W’s of public health: Wear a Mask, Wash Your Hands, and Watch Your Distance,…
Read MoreGetting Closer And Closer To Election Day
In case you hadn’t noticed, the countdown is now less than 100 days until the 2020 general election. For voters in Georgia there are three big races which will have lasting impacts here and nationally. This is not to imply other races are not important. In reality, all contested races which appear on your ballot…
Read MoreJCHS School Governance Council Seeks Nominations for 2020 Term
The JCHS School Governance Council is seeking nominations for two positions to serve a two year term. Both positions require that the candidate reside in Jasper County. The first position is for a parent member, who must have a student enrolled in Jasper County High School. The second position shall be a member of the…
Read MoreCougars Football Season To Begin September 4
The Georgia Independent Schools Association (GISA) has followed the actions of the Georgia High School Association (GHSA) in delaying the start of the 2020 football season until September 4. Piedmont Academy coach Will Johnson said since some larger GISA schools, such as John Milledge Academy, play against some GHSA opponents, the league decided to have…
Read MoreHunting Regulations Are Available
Online, on the app, and in print, the 2020-2021 Georgia Hunting Seasons and Regulations Guide is available, announces the Georgia Department of Natural Resources’ Wildlife Resources Division. This guide provides important information on season dates, bag limits, hunting licenses, wildlife management areas (WMAs), quota hunts, youth opportunities and much more. View the guide (or download)…
Read MoreGOVERNOR VISITS
Governor Brian Kemp (second from right) along with First Lady Marty Kemp made a quick stop in Monticello for a luncheon at the City Government Complex last Friday. Complying with COVID-19 guidelines the attendees were limited to a small group representing different community governments and businesses. Guests wore masks until time to eat, and snapped…
Read MoreGraduation Is Held
Some 138 of Jasper County High School’s 157 graduates marched for the school’s graduation ceremony Friday evening. Held at the brand new athletic complex at the school, each student received eight tickets for family members to sit together and socially distance from others. Principal Buddy Cain called out each students’ name, and Superintendent Kenny Garland…
Read MoreWhat Are Microfluidic Systems Used For?
Microfluidics is the study of systems that can process small amounts of fluids by using tiny channels with microscale dimensions. That means invisible to the naked eye. The liquid quantities are usually in the tens to hundreds of micrometers. Microfluidics is emerging as a breakthrough technology even though it’s in the infancy stage now. Diverse…
Read MoreReasons Your Medication Might Not Be Working Right
Many people have health conditions that seem to resist medications. This can be very frustrating and scary, especially for serious medical conditions. To solve this problem, it is important to know the reasons your medications might not be working right. Read this guide to learn more. Too Early to See Improvement A course of prescribed…
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