Tommie Dee Davis, Jr.
Tommie Dee Davis, Jr. was born on Monday, January 13, 1947, in Jasper County to the late Tommie Dee Davis, Sr. and Lue Vance Davis. He passed away on Thursday, August 29, 2019 at the tender age of 72. Mr. Davis graduated from Jasper County Training School. Not long after, he fought in the Vietnam…
Read MoreOpal Nell Goolsby
Funeral services for Ms. Opal Nell Goolsby, who died August 31, 2019, were held Saturday, Sept. 7, at the chapel of Smith and Sons Funeral Home, 923 Funderburg Drive in Monticello. Rev. Dr. Jimmy Horton officiated, burial was in South View Cemetery. Pallbearers were Calvin Alexander, Jack Alexander, Rev. Tommie L. Robinson, Alray Goolsby, and…
Read MoreBernice Barron
A celebration of life for Bernice Barron was held September 1 at St. James A.M.E. Church in Monticello. Reginald E. Jacobs, Sr. is pastor, Bishop Joe Ridley officiated.Burial was in South View Cemetery. Life began for Bernice Barron on January 30, 1938 in Jasper County to the late Ben and Minnie Barron. His spiritual life…
Read MoreThe Big Apple
Hello to all, I am currently in New York City seeing the sights and some Broadway shows. Yesterday, was 9/11 and the first time I have ever been here on that date. Most of us remember where we were when we saw the unbelievable sight of those towers collapsing. Barely a year earlier on 9/17…
Read MoreNewspaper Business Is Puzzling
As I was putting together this week’s newspaper, I was reminded again how much like working a puzzle it is. However, with a puzzle, most of the pieces are about the same size, and you know what you have to start with. I, for one, build my frame, then fill in. With the newspaper, you…
Read MoreStudents of Today Compared To Decades Ago
It’s been a long time since I was a high school student. While I realize in the grand scheme of things 30 years is not the longest amount of time in the world, it has been more than three decades now since I was roaming the halls of my high school as a student. Thirty…
Read MoreWell Water Class Set
Although National Water Quality Month is in August, it is never too late to have your drinking water tested. Government agencies do not monitor or regulate water quality in private wells, and water testing is not required by any federal or state regulation. Georgians with a private well are responsible for the quality and safety…
Read MoreLady Canes Beaten by Banks
Ushered in with a shout of “play ball” by Principal Buddy Cain, the flag raised by American Legion Post #110, the trumpet played by Les Steele for the national anthem, and a first pitch thrown across home plate by Jasper County Charter Schools’ school board chairman Bill Schilling, the Lady Canes made their debut at…
Read MoreCougars Fall in Home Opener
A football team has to be disciplined to win and first-year Piedmont Academy coach Will Johnson said his team is not disciplined enough at this point. As a result the Cougars fell 42-18 to visiting Thomas Jefferson Academy last Friday to fall to 0-2 for the season. Piedmont will be back on the field Thursday…
Read MoreJunior Pro Cougars Are Impressive in Opener
Piedmont Academy’s Junior Pro Football team posted an impressive victory in its season opener last week. The young Cougars defeated Rock Springs 26-0 on the road. It was a dominant performance in all phases as Piedmont’s defense did not allow a first down the entire game. Jake Adamson had a 60-yard touchdown pass for the…
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