One Man’s Trash Is Another Man’s Treasure
I know people have wildly different opinions on stuff— as in, furniture, clothes, utensils, etc. Some people like everything brand new, shiny, from a box. Others—like me —prefer to give stuff a second life. In other words, I love hand-me-downs. Now, I’m not saying that I’m willing to pick up a couch or mattress off…
Read MoreHighlights from Fourth Week
Greetings from your state Capitol! Monday, February 3, we gathered under the Gold Dome for our fourth week of the 2020 legislative session. Last week brought many committee meetings and much discussion regarding issues of importance. We also convened on the House floor for three days, where we passed several measures, including an adjournment resolution…
Read MoreAll 45 JCHS Science Fair Projects Place at Region
Jasper County High School (JCHS) students competed in the Regional Science and Engineering Fair on February 7 at Georgia College. JCHS Science Fair awards included 14 first place projects, 12 second place projects, and nine third place projects with all entered earning a placement. In total, 15 projects qualified to compete at the State Science…
Read MorePiedmont Boys Qualify for State
With the region tournament on the horizon the Piedmont Academy varsity boys basketball team earned needed region victories against LaGrange Academy and St. George on the road last week to close out the regular season. The Cougars posted a 61-52 win against LaGrange Academy behind an 18-point performance by Ryan Holder. Tate Marks added 13…
Read MoreCarl Cansino Seeks To Be District Attorney
CARL CANSINO Carl Cansino has announced his candidacy for District Attorney for the Ocmulgee Judicial Circuit. Mr. Cansino resides in Milledgeville, and has been practicing law for nearly 25 years. He was hired by Fred Bright in 1998 as an Assistant District Attorney. In 2004 he entered private practice, and January of this year will…
Read MorePat Whitman— A Blessed Life
PAT WOMACK WHITMAN Pat Womack Whitman was given a surprise 80th birthday party recently at her church, Adgateville Baptist Church, and granddaughter Candice said if she’d had her address book there would have been more people invited. Mrs. Whitman says she doesn’t think the church would have held them all. Pat Whitman enjoys life, and…
Read MoreCoots Wins State Wrestling Title, Cougars Finish in Top Five as Team
Trent Coots Takes State Wrestling Title For the second year in a row Trent Coots stood above all of his competition for the Piedmont Academy wrestling team. Coots earned another GISA state wrestling title this week winning the 132-pound division in Americus. The Mat Cougar standout lost one match in the state sectionals but went…
Read MoreRoy Talmadge Johnston
Roy Talmadge Johnston, age 72, passed away Thursday, Feb. 13, 2020, at his nephew’s residence in Lizella, Ga. Roy Johnston was born in Eatonton, on September 13, 1947. His parents were the late Robert Bryant Johnston, Sr. and Mattie Floy Harrell Johnston. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife,…
Read MoreTips on Disposing Waste from Your RV
Probably the least charming aspect of traveling or living in an RV is emptying the black and gray water tanks of your RV. Nevertheless, this is an unavoidable task (unless you refrain from using water altogether). While you may not have the time of your life carrying out this task, you can become more adept…
Read More2 Different Uses of Shrink Wrap
Shrink wrap is an invaluable packaging tool. We come into contact with it more than we think. A great deal of effort goes into keeping certain items secure and protected. Without this added layer of protection, our most precious items could get severely damaged. This article will explain 2 different uses of shrink wrap. You…
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