Cougar Ladies Soccer Falls at State
The 2019 soccer season came to end for the Piedmont Academy girls soccer team in the opening round of the state playoffs but not before the team made improvements throughout the spring. Piedmont fell 4-0 to Robert Toombs in the postseason after closing out the regular season with a 10-0 loss to power Augusta Prep.…
Read MoreTwo Cane Tracksters Qualify for State Meet
Six Monticello High School track athletes ventured to state sectionals last Saturday hoping to earn a spot in the state finals. Mari Jablonski, the lone Lady Cane to compete at sectionals, will compete at the state finals in both the 1,600 and 3,200-meter runs. The junior finished fifth in the 3,200-meter run in 13:24.14 and…
Read MoreHurricanes Start Spring Football
The Monticello High School football team returned to the practice field Monday as the Purple Hurricanes took part in the first of 10 spring practice sessions. For Rydell Jackson, who is entering his second season as head coach of the program, there are some clear objectives for the two-weeks of on-the-field work. “We want to…
Read MoreDiamond Cougars Sweep Gatewood
Piedmont Academy’s varsity baseball team took the field Friday and made a strong statement in sweeping rival Gatewood in a GISA Class AA state quarterfinal playoff series. The Diamond Cougars took control early in game one on their way to a 10-0 win in game one and then pulled away late in game two for…
Read MoreMusician J. R. Cobb Dies
James Barney “J.R.” Cobb, renowned guitarist and song writer, passed away May 4, 2019 at Piedmont Newton Hospital in Covington. J. R. Cobb, a long-time resident of Jasper County, was born in Birmingham, Ala. in 1944. He grew up in Jacksonville and lived at the Florida Children’s Home from the age of nine until he…
Read MorePiedmont Academy Student Is Third in Nation on Horse
ISABEL MCLAURIN Piedmont Academy student Isabel Mclaurin earned a third place finish at the national finals competition of the Interscholastic Equestrian Association (IEA). The event was hosted April 26-28 at Holland Arena in Harrisburg, Pa., where more than 350 riders in grades 6-12 competed. Isabel competed at the national finals in the Open Division on…
Read MorePiedmont Standout J.T. Webb Signs with Shorter University
J.T. WEBB SIGNS TO PLAY BALL AT SHORTER J.T. Webb was a dominant football player during his career at Piedmont Academy. Now the Cougar standout has his post high school career set as he signed with Shorter University in Rome. “I believe this is a good fit for him,” said Piedmont Academy football coach Will…
Read MoreFlavia Bautista Flaunts A Big Smile
FLAVIA BAUTISTA AT MONTICELLO BP Monticello meet Flavia Bautista, if you haven’t already. Flavia is the face with the big smile that often greets you at the Monticello BP register when you check out. Well, she is at least one of the faces at the front counter—her sister, Elizabeth also shares the duty. Her family,…
Read MoreWhat to Look for in Office Furniture: 6 Features to Note
Since your employees use the equipment in your office every day, what you fill your office space with is incredibly important. As such, you must invest in quality office furniture that will keep your employees’ productivity and performance at their highest—here’s what to look for in office furniture. Cost The first thing you should consider…
Read More4 Reasons Why a Logo Is Important to Your Business
Logos are everywhere—they’re important tools businesses need to succeed. A logo isn’t just an image, but a crucial part of your company’s reputation. Below, we briefly outline four reasons why a logo is important to your business. A Logo Provides a First Impression Your logo is the “face” of your company—after all, it’s one the…
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