Lady Cougars Season Opener Rained Out
The 2019 season opener for the Piedmont Academy fast-pitch softball team was rained out Monday. The Lady Cougars were scheduled to play at Fullington Academy in Pinehurst but the game was called off early Monday afternoon. Piedmont will host Georgia Force today, Aug. 8 at 5 p.m. After advancing to the state championship series in…
Read MoreSurvivor Embraces Life
KIM GILLIAM STEELE I didn’t know what to expect when I met Kim Steele…I had talked with her on the phone and I knew she had no hands or feet, but I also knew she was quite comfortable bringing herself to my office. I wasn’t ready for the big smile that greeted me, and the…
Read MoreMarching Hurricanes Take the Field
MONTICELLO HURRICANES IN EARLY DAYS OF CAMP The Monticello Marching Hurricanes participated in band camp July 22-August 2, and practice continues this week. . There are 78 members this year. Each day the group was outside from 8:30 a.m. -noon, and inside from 1 to 4:30 p.m. “During the second week of camp our newly…
Read MoreYOUNG FOOD BANK VOLUNTEERS
The Jasper Community Food Bank is happy to honor its 2019 summer youth volunteers. “They enliven our distribution days with youthful energy, muscle and humor. In return, they learn the value in helping their neighbors and even acquire a few job skills. We wish them a successful new school year and look forward to working…
Read MoreAna Arizmendi— From Texas to Georgia
The fresh new face that greets you at the front desk at Jasper County High School is that of Ana Arizmendi. The daughter, sister, wife, and mother of three began the duties of front desk secretary in October 2018…and she absolutely loves it.! “I love being able to help the students, parents, and administrators—making their…
Read MoreFlora Elaine Williamson
Flora Elaine Williamson, age 64, of Forsyth, formerly of Monticello, passed away Wednesday, July 24, 2019, at the Coliseum Medical Center in Macon. Elaine “Winky” Williamson was the youngest of eight children born to the late Glenn Franklin Williamson and Nola Etta Caroline Roper Williamson. She was born and raised in Monticello. In addition to…
Read MoreMeet the Superintendent Wednesday
All interested Jasperites are invited to Jasper County High School, 14477 Hwy. 11 North, next Wednesday, Aug. 7, at 7 p.m. after open house to meet the new school superintendent, Kenny Garland. Open house for pre-kindergarten through fifth grade is scheduled from 4 to 6 p.m., at the preschool, Jasper County Primary School, and Washington…
Read MoreGeorgia Voters Deserve Better Say in Presidential Primary
This following is an open letter to Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger. Dear Secretary Raffensperger: As plans continue for our state’s presidential primary next year some concerns need to be addressed about just how much of an impact Georgia’s votes will have. With our state’s presidential primary now pushed back to March 24 next…
Read MoreIdentity Theft Is Prevalent Here
Officers with the Jasper County Sheriff’s Office (JCSO) investigated four separate cases of financial identity fraud, with one case involving more than one person, all in the last week. In addition, two people complained of vehicle tags being taken. In addition, there was a burglary reported at a body shop on Northeast Street, and a…
Read MoreTomatoes
The best part of the year is about to come to a close. Summer, you say? Not yet. July…it’s gone. No, it’s fresh tomato time. Now, there is nothing better on this earth than a fresh home-grown tomato, and my husband humors me every year by growing enough to keep me satisfied as long as…
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