Women’s History
The most famous statue in the United States is a Lady, in fact, Lady Liberty. Designed by a Mr. Eiffel, yes, the same one who built the Eiffel Tower, and given to the United States by France to celebrate the alliance of the two countries formed during the American Revolution. Her official name is Liberty…
Read MoreMemories Of Zell Miller And The Campaign Of 1990
The recent death of Zell Miller, who held several elected offices in his career, brought back a ton of political memories, especially the 1990 governor’s race in our state. That year’s primary was very entertaining for several reasons and also memorable for me because it was the first time I was able to vote. Miller…
Read MoreFFA Tractor & Truck Pull Set For April 14
The Jasper County High School FFA Alumni will hold their annual Antique Tractor and Truck Pull on Saturday, April 14 at the Shady Dale Rodeo Grounds. Gates will open at 1 p.m., the tractors will begin pulling at 3 p.m., and the trucks will begin pulling at 7 p.m. At 6 p.m., the pedal tractor…
Read MoreLocal FBLA-ers Compete at State
Jasper County High School Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) member Keri Roach has advanced to the National FBLA Competition after placing fourth in the state at the Georgia FBLA Conference held over the weekend in Atlanta. Miss Roach tested in the Healthcare Administration event. Others who attended the conference and competed at the state…
Read MoreEquine Rescue Is Seeking Help
By Lynn Wright The Georgia Equine Rescue League (GERL) is looking for new members and/or donations to help starved and neglected horses picked up by the Georgia Department of Agriculture (GDA). The GERL pays for the hay, feed and vet care for all the horses impounded by the state. Currently, the cost for rehabilitating a…
Read MorePiedmont Tennis Enjoys Success
Piedmont Academy’s 2018 tennis teams have worked to earn success during the first portion of the season. Team members for coach Allison Hildebrant include seniors Grayson Bradley, Ivy English, Anne Marie Hildebrant, Dan Respess and Caleb Vanderven, juniors Gracie Hunt and Ryn Smith, sophomore Emily Mills and freshmen Banks Benton and Beau Bradley. Piedmont began…
Read MorePiedmont Soccer Sweeps Westfield
The trip to Perry to battle the Westfield School proved to be a successful one for the Piedmont Academy varsity soccer teams last week. The Lady Cougars earned a 3-1 win while the varsity boys took an exciting 2-1 victory. “I thought the girls played one of their best games of the year,” said coach…
Read MorePA Golfers Begin Season
Piedmont Academy’s golf team has one match under its belts and will return to competition this week. The Cougars played a tri-school match recently against John Milledge Academy and Brentwood in Milledgeville. Sam Younker was the team low medalist. Also competing for the Piedmont golf team this spring include Matthew Griffin, Logan Conner, Landon Conner,…
Read MoreSue Ellen Brown Schuessler
Sue Ellen Brown Schuessler, age 73, of Newborn passed away Saturday, March 17, 2018, at her residence. Sue Schuessler was born in Brunswick, N.J. on September 3, 1944. Her parents were the late Harry L. Brown and Irma Cora Geipel Brown. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death four years ago by…
Read MoreSeveral Are Sentenced in Superior Court
Judge Amanda Petty presided over the arraignment and motion day calendars in Jasper Superior Court last week which resulted in some hefty confinement time for two offenders. Andy Davis was sentenced to 10 years in confinement for a negotiated plea for possession of methamphetamine with intent to distribute and possession of a firearm by convicted…
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