Tips for Decorating for a Party
It’s a challenge to get out of certain habits when decorating for parties. Setups that worked in the past seem safe for your next party, so you essentially go with that when party time comes. There are a few small steps to follow that pleasantly change the feel of a party you host, though. Here…
Read MoreJane Elizabeth Sartain Quenelle
Jane Elizabeth Sartain Quenelle, age 99, died Thursday, Jan. 30. She was a native of Jasper, Ala., and the daughter of Gertrude Brown Sartain and Charles Manley Sartain. She graduated from Walker County High School and attended Judson College, majoring in music. She earned a B.S. degree with honors in Sociology from Auburn University where…
Read MoreMost Popular American Automotive Brands
There are plenty of reasons why you should buy American products. For one, it strengthens our economy and it’s better for the environment. In the United States, there are three major automobile manufacturers: General Motors, Ford, and Fiat Chrysler. Learn about the most popular American automotive brands that hail from the “Big Three” below. Chevrolet…
Read MoreEssential Walking Cane Accessories
Whether your cane is a temporary measure as you recover from injury or illness, or you use a cane daily for support and stability, there are some items you can add that will make walking with your cane safer, more stylish, and more convenient. Cane Accessories for Safety, Stability, or Convenience Consult your doctor or…
Read MoreMrs. Catherine Gude Standifer
Mrs. Catherine Gude Standifer passed away on February 4, 2020 at the Navicent Health and Medical Center in Macon. A memorial celebration of life for Mrs. Standifer will be held on Saturday, Feb. 8, at 1 p.m. at St. James A.M.E. Church, 514 Funderburg Drive in Monticello. Rev. Reginald E. Jacobs, Sr., pastor. Smith &…
Read MoreSmithsonian Photography Exhibit Set
The varsity Hurricane basketball teams completed their first games of the 8AA Region Tournament with losses on Monday during the first round held in Banks County. As both squads played for a chance to secure one of the top four region slots needed to advance to the Georgia High School Association’s state tournament, set to…
Read MorePiedmont Wins Region Wrestling Title
Piedmont Academy’s wrestling team earned a region championship trophy last week as the Mat Cougars emerged victorious overall against Gatewood and John Milledge Academy. Hosting the region tournament, Piedmont also had several individual champions including Boone Pope (113), Tanner Locklear (126), Trent Coots (132), Andrew Parrish (138) and Gray Morgan (285). All other Mat Cougar…
Read MorePiedmont Boys Face Tough Foes
Piedmont Academy’s varsity boys basketball team fell to Solid Rock last week 78-64. Despite a 23-point performance by Ryan Holder the Cougars could not emerge with a win during the Jan. 28 home contest. Tate Marks added 10 points while Caleb Coffey finished with nine. Solid Rock held a 34-31 halftime lead with that margin…
Read MoreLady Cougars Fall to Brentwood
The Piedmont Academy’s varsity girls basketball team faced an opponent it may very well see in the state tournament. The Lady Cougars fell to Brentwood 59-35 in a road contest in Sandersville. Haley Ann Frank paced Piedmont with 10 points. Sydney Stroud added 10 points while teammate Maddle Waddleton scored four. Brentwood jumped out to…
Read MoreBurglary Solved; Shooting Appears Self-Inflicted
The Jasper County Sheriff’s Office (JCSO) responded to a burglary call at Shiloh Baptist Church off Martin Lane near Shady Dale last November, and the church’s sound equipment and electronics had been stolen. Eight weeks later, the Criminal Investigations Division (CID) of the JCSO has solved the crime. The JCSO was able to make an…
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