School Board To Meet Next Tuesday
The Jasper County School Board met for its monthly work sessionon August 6, and will have its regular business meeting next Tuesday, Aug. 20, at 6 p.m. at the Board Office. Much of what was discussed in the work session will be acted on next week. However, some personnel action was taken at the work…
Read MoreMandi Tanner Speaks to Jackson Lake Association
Last Friday, the Jackson Lake Association meeting was held with President Vance Burgess opening the meeting by welcoming a large crowd of homeowners at the FFA Camp off of Hwy. 36. He announced that the planned installation of the Bandalong trash trap on South River was being processed. Dekalb County has agreed to pay for…
Read MoreCougars To Scrimmage Friday Evening
After multiple weeks of preseason practice the Piedmont Academy football team will get a chance to line up against players from another team this Friday. The Cougars will scrimmage Fullington Academy as part of the John Hancock Academy Classic which featured several preseason contests. Piedmont will begin play Friday at 8 p.m. Last week was…
Read MoreBrowning Benton Is Champion At Hunter Pope Country Club
Browning Benton edged out best-friend Mack Brady for the Hunter Pope Country Club golf championship last Sunday to conclude the two-day tournament. The pair had to have a sudden death playoff on Hole #10, and Browning made par, while Mack bogeyed. Browning gave Mack credit, saying he played better, but the numbers wound up in…
Read MoreLady Cougars Earn Season Opener Win
Piedmont Academy’s varsity fast-pitch softball team started the 2019 season with a 5-3 home win against Georgia Force Christian last week. The Lady Cougars scored three runs in the bottom of the first inning to erase an early 1-0 deficit. Georgia FCA tied the game in the top of the third inning before Piedmont added…
Read MoreLady Canes Win One, Lose Two
The third time is the charm. The final score of Thursday’s game played in Forsyth found the Lady Hurricanes on top with a 5-4 win over Mary Persons. The Lady Canes reached base first with a single by second baseman Allie Jones in the top of the second. Pitcher Bailey Jenkins was hit by a…
Read MorePiedmont Plans Wild Game Dinner, Auction
Piedmont Academy will host a Wild Game Dinner & Auction on Saturday, August 24, beginning at 5:30 p.m. Individual tickets are $35 for adults, and $20 for 12 and under, and there are different ticket packages available. In addition, there are a limited number of sponsorships still available. Tickets may be purchased at the school…
Read More4 Signs of a Damaged Exhaust System to Look For
It can be difficult to diagnose different issues with your car—especially if you’re new to vehicle ownership. You’re sure to hear bumps or hisses from time to time and worry about what they could mean. It’s possible that these could be signs of a damaged exhaust system, which can, fortunately, be an easy fix. If…
Read MoreMatt Nelson Goodman
Matt Nelson Goodman, age 49, passed away Saturday, August 3, 2019, at Abbey Hospice in Social Circle. Matt Goodman was a lifelong resident of Jasper County. His father was the late George Coy Goodman, Sr. Matt attended the Putnam/Jasper Service Center in Eatonton for 42 years. He loved to play with the rattle that his…
Read MoreThe Importance of Dewatering Your Construction Site
Construction teams need to think about how they can effectively prepare sites for their work. While dewatering the site isn’t a requirement, it’s a necessary step in the construction process. Below, we clarify the importance of dewatering your construction site. It Keeps Projects on Schedule Thanks to the season’s abundance of rain, your construction…
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