Mrs. Mamie Bell Williams
A homegoing ceremony for Mrs. Mamie Bell Williams, who died November 12, 2019, was held Saturday, Nov. 16, at New Enon Baptist Church in Madison. Rev. Bernard Hamp, pastor, officiated. Burial was in the church cemetery. Mamie Bell Horton Williams was born on September 18, 1924 to the parentage of the late Fannie Bell Horton…
Read MoreThanksgiving
As we prepare to celebrate Thanksgiving, I thought it was only fitting that I write about the things I’m thankful for. But it’s so difficult to know where to start! I guess at the top! I am so thankful for my Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Without the gift of love, given by the Almighty,…
Read MoreLook What I Missed
Mercy = not getting from God what I do deserve Grace = getting from God what I don’t deserve God’s mercy means that because of what Jesus has done, I don’t get the eternal death, the punishment, and the judgment that I do deserve to get. God has shown His mercy and given His promise.…
Read MorePresidential Race Figures To Be Close in Georgia
The 2020 general election is less than a year away and indications show Georgia will be a competitive state. In a recent poll pitting President Trump against five would-be Democratic challengers, he trails each one. Joe Biden holds the largest margin of victory in the poll with an almost nine percent advantage. Bernie Sanders leads…
Read MoreRegional Library System Seeks Help with Name Change
On October 17, the Regional Board of Trustees for the Uncle Remus Regional Library System voted to change the current Regional System’s name to a more inclusive and descriptive name that would be representative of the six counties that comprise the current Regional System. Member counties include: Greene, Hancock, Jasper, Morgan, Putnam, and Walton. The…
Read MoreMiddle School Hurricane Squads Begin Basketball Season this Week
The Jasper County Middle School basketball squads began the 2019-2020 season with the boy’s squad traveling to Henderson Middle School last Saturday for a preseason scrimmage. The young boys, led by returning head coach Keldrick Davis and assistant coach Yelberton Frazier, are looking to defend their Piedmont Athletic Conference championship title earned last year following…
Read MorePA Shotgun Team Has Strong Showing
Piedmont Academy shotgun team members recently competed at Ocmulgee River Gun Club. Shooters turned in strong performances during the event including Dylan Thompson who fired his first ever 25 for skeet. Results for Piedmont included Eli Waits with a 47-50 skeet and 62-100 in sporting clays. Thompson was 48-50 in skeet and 61-100 in sporting…
Read More5 Common Car Cleaning Myths Debunked
It’s essential to keep your car clean. A clean vehicle sends a message of sophistication to other drivers and keeps you more organized. However, most people don’t know there is a right and a wrong way to clean your car. This brief article will discuss five common car cleaning myths and see if any are…
Read MoreSeveral Are Arrested Here During Week
Jasper County deputies had a relatively light week last week, with only a few thefts reported and few people arrested. There was a report of theft of a refrigerator from an address on RedStart Court. In addition, there was a report of forgery/bad check at 3 Short Street, dating back to October. There was also…
Read MoreMs. Shelia Pennamon Dennis
A celebration of life for Shelia Pennamon Dennis, who died November 1, 2019 was held Friday, Nov. 8, at Greenwood Baptist Church. Bishop Nicholas Curry, pastor, was eulogist. Burial was in South View Cemetery. Shelia Roselle Pennamon Dennis was born on April 13, 1971 in Monticello to the parents of Harvey L. Pennamon and the…
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