Jasper Superior Court Alters Probation Cases
Judge Alison Burleson had a light docket of cases to preside over last Tuesday in Jasper Superior Court. Aside from six civil cases and a dozen child support enforcement cases, the judge reviewed sentences for a handful of probation revocation/modification cases including: Shirley Benton, sentenced to 12 months of probation for public drunkenness. Fined $200.…
Read MorePrevent Animal Cruelty
Trouble, our cat, of nearly two years was found lying beside a county road where he would have been killed momentarily. A mere handful of gray kitten with big green eyes was rescued and found a home that early morning. He tried to make friends with resident pup, Tina, but she firmly rejected him chasing…
Read More‘Keep Going – A New Season Awaits’
Before you read this, let me be very clear…I am a Georgia Bulldog fan for life! I also am an Atlanta Falcons fan and have been so all of my life! Now, with that caveat out of the way, let me share something. A couple of days ago, my co-worker came into the office with…
Read MoreSouthern Justice, Part 41
I’m Fixin’ To present part 41 of Southern Justice: Patty Osborn was an only child who graduated from a Catholic high school where she had earned a swimming scholarship to the University of Florida. During her junior year she had to endure the tragic death of her mother and father due to a traffic accident.…
Read MoreA Good Day To Be Thankful
It had been another long day of work. My feet hurt and my back ached but yet I was still feeling thankful. I was thankful for my vehicle which brought me home. I was thankful for a house to enter and a recliner to sit in. On this day I was too tired though to…
Read MoreVolunteer Spotlight
I’d like to introduce you to one of our county’s long-time volunteers, Bill English. Bill has served Jasper County for 18 years and is the captain for Station 7 on the north side of the county on Hwy 142. Born in Hartwell, GA and raised in Covington; Bill has raised his family here in Jasper…
Read MoreJCHS Spring Musical Is Next Weekend
By LIANNA NIX Recently the cast of Jasper County High School’s upcoming spring musical, “You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown,” got a look at how an experienced, professional adult cast performs the show at the Macon Little Theater when they attended on the evening of March 29 with directors Bobbi Sauls and Lianna Nix. Students…
Read MoreFourteen Inducted Into Honor Society
The Piedmont Academy Chapter of the National Honor Society held its 11th induction ceremony on April 12 in the school’s gymnasium. Membership into the National Honor Society requires students to be outstanding in the areas of scholarship, character, service and leadership. New members inducted were Zach Spivey, Rob Allgood, Ezra King, Lillian King, Deacon Robinson,…
Read MoreLady Cougars Earn Big Soccer Victory
It was a dominant performance for the Piedmont Academy varsity girls soccer team against Windsor last week as the Lady Cougars recorded a 9-0 victory. Piedmont built a 4-0 halftime lead after goals by Taylor Patterson, Caitlyn Young, Sydney Davis and Mattie Johnston. Alexis Dodson and Emily Mills had assists. “I thought we played well…
Read MoreDiamond Cougars Post Two Region Wins
The Piedmont Academy baseball team earned two additional wins during what was a busy stretch of days. Coach Wes Tanner’s squad defeated Monsignor Donovan Monday in Athens 26-0 in region play. While the game was one-sided against an overmatched Rams team, Tanner and his coaching staff did everything possible to not add on additional runs…
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