Caring for Family
With greater technology, access to healthcare, and pharmaceuticals; we are living longer. As our families grow, our older generations are still strong in determination and independence but sometimes need help in the physical and financial areas of life. I have lived in six states and eight cities and none compared to Jasper County when it…
Read MoreSchools Release Early Friday
Jasper County Charter School (JCCS) reminds parents that this Friday, Sept. 8 is an early release day for JCCS students. Release times are as follows: Jasper County Primary School at noon Washington Park Elementary School at 12:15 p.m. Jasper County High School at 12:30 p.m. Jasper County Middle School at 12:45 p.m.
Read MoreArchery Season for Deer Opens Saturday
Hunters utilizing archery equipment will get the first opportunity at bringing home a deer beginning this Saturday, Sept. 9, according to the Georgia Department of Natural Resources’ Wildlife Resources Division. Last year, 139,043 archery hunters harvested just over 50,000 deer. Statewide, hunters can use archery equipment throughout the entire 2017-2018 deer season. “Archery season is…
Read MoreMS Canes Open Season with Win
The Jasper County Middle School (JCMS) Hurricane football team played their first game of the new season against the Youth Middle School Warriors last Wednesday and emerged victorious, 26-0. The Canes played tough defense throughout the game registering two interceptions and three fumble recoveries. The offense threatened from their first drive and moved the ball…
Read MoreCanes Fall to Pike County
It was another disappointing week for the Canes as they traveled to Pike County for a non-conference matchup. Despite a well fought game, the Canes fell short and lost 42-7. It was a poor start to the game for the Canes as the Pirates’ quarterback was able to rush for an early touchdown to give…
Read MoreMS Lady Cougars Win
Piedmont Academy’s Middle School softball team looked impressive in a 15-4 victory against visiting John Milledge Academy last week. Emily McEwen earned the win pitching all four innings and recording three strikeouts. Offensively, MaLynne Webb had two hits and drove in two runs. Maddie Waddelton and Hannah Tyler also had two RBI. Harris Brady drew…
Read MoreCougars Fall to Briarwood
The tough regular season schedule continued for the Piedmont Academy varsity football team last week at home against Briarwood Academy. The Cougars fell 39-17 but coach Wes Tanner likes the progress his team is showing each week. “The biggest positive for us is that we are continuing to see effort and improvement,” Tanner said. “We…
Read MoreGeorge Allison ‘Butch’ Cunard
George Allison “Butch” Cunard, age 75, of Monticello, passed away Friday, August 25, 2017, at Pleasantview Nursing Center in Metter, Ga. “Butch” Cunard was a lifelong resident of Jasper County. His parents were the late John Neal Cunard and Clyde Yancy Cunard. He was a Monticello High School graduate and served in the Army National…
Read MoreMichael Don Jackson
Michael Don Jackson, 63, Seminole FL, passed away July 13, 2017. He was born October 3, 1953 in Frankfurt, Germany. He lived in Georgia and Florida. He enjoyed riding and training horses, fishing and duck hunting with his friends. He is survived by his only daughter, Nicki Mann, his mother Geraldine Wilkie, his sister, Alicia…
Read MoreRonald Lee Beekman
Ronald Lee Beekman, age 61, of Monticello, passed away Saturday, August 26, 2017, at Abbey Hospice in Social Circle. Mr. Beekman was born in Hialeah, Fla., to the late Ora Raymond Beekman and Flora Virginia Monk Beekman. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Raymond Charles Beekman. He lived…
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