‘Pay It Forward’
You simply never know when a blessing will come your way. One day, I experienced something considered small, but yet so impactful. While in line at a local restaurant here in the Fayetteville, NC area called Let Me Cater to You (shameless plug) something amazing happened. I’d heard of these occurrences, but this particular day…
Read MoreSweater Weather
Sweater weather snuck up on us this year (Is snuck a real word?) and it’s time to bring out warm clothing. Those black wooly worms were right again—long winter, if this is the start. And writing about staying warm, thanks to my grandmother and an aunt or two, I am the proud owner of a…
Read MoreBreaking Down The 2018 General Election
With two exceptions the 2018 election has come to an end for our state. There will be a runoff for Secretary of State as no candidate managed to get the magical 50 percent plus one amount needed to avoid a runoff. Republican Brad Raffensperger tallied 49.20 percent while Democrat John Barrow finished with 48.57. The…
Read MoreVeterans’ Day Is Observed
Many Veterans’ Day events were held last week, heading up to the holiday on Monday. The Square was decked out with flags, and the American Legion had its crosses and flags out. No doubt, local cemeteries were bedecked in the red, white and blue as well. This was the 100th observance of the day, which…
Read MoreTwo Local Teachers Receive Tri-County EMC Grants
Tri-County EMC recently surprised two Jasper County teachers with grants for classroom projects. Funded by unclaimed capital credits, the grants help teachers improve education in their classrooms through innovative projects that would otherwise not be funded. Georgia certified public or private school teachers in grades Pre-K through 12 in Baldwin, Jones, Putnam, Twiggs, Jasper and…
Read MoreSeveral Are Arrested Here
Deputies with the Jasper County Sheriff’s Office (JCSO) responded to several calls for service including the report of a stolen tarp on Hillsboro Street. In Alcovy Shores, someone reported the theft of four $500 Target gift cards and eight $500 Google play gift cards. In addition, a burglary was reported on Aikenton Road, and a…
Read MoreLady Cougars Prepare for Upcoming Basketball Season
Piedmont Academy’s varsity girls basketball team has a new season on the horizon and has been preparing for the 2018-2019 campaign in recent days under the direction of coach Michael Wilson. The Lady Cougars open the regular season against Brentwood on the road Monday, Nov. 19 at 6 p.m. in Sandersville. “I’m looking forward to…
Read MoreHurricane Basketball Begins
The Jasper County High School varsity basketball program had a 2018-2019 preseason scrimmage last week by hosting Eastside High School of Covington. The Lady Canes, coached by returning head coach Shakeirra Middlebrooks, didn’t fair so bad against the AAAA squad in their 45-32 loss. “We are looking for great success this year,” noted the coach.…
Read MoreCougars Football Season Ends In First Round of GISA State Playoffs
The curtain fell on the 2018 season for the Piedmont Academy football team but thoughts are already turning ahead to next fall. The Cougars lost to St. Andrews of Savannah 28-0 last Friday in a home game in the opening round of the GISA Class AA playoffs. It was a disappointing end to the 2018…
Read MoreNancy Marie Eubanks Boggs
Nancy Marie Eubanks Boggs, age 88, of Hillsboro, passed away Friday, Nov. 4, 2018, at Piedmont Athens Regional Hospital in Athens. Marie Boggs was born in Gordon, Ga., to the late Oliver Whitfield Norman “Jack” Eubanks, Sr. and Lottie Amerson Eubanks. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husbands, Charlie…
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