Waiting Is Tough
Did you know that elephants have the longest gestation period of any mammal? Female elephants are pregnant for around 21 months before giving birth to their calf (which is what a baby elephant is called). Moms, can you imagine being pregnant for 21 months. Wow! When Lisa was pregnant with our first son, it seemed…
Read MoreSolar Eclipse
We saw the total eclipse in Nashville Tenn., with airplane to the left. Birds started to sing as the earth was dark for around two minutes. The temperature dropped. Some in the neighborhood shot off fireworks. I was in direct path of the only total solar eclipse in my life. The television stations here have…
Read MoreCodeRED
Did you know that Jasper County offers location-targeted, relevant notifications for impending severe weather, missing children, evacuations, or other important information? It’s called CodeRED. You can sign up directly off the main county webpage at www.jaspercountyga.org Without any human intervention required, CodeRED Weather Warnings deliver advanced notification of severe weather events as soon as a…
Read MoreJCCS Seeks Improved Parent Engagement and Communication
By CARA BOCKHOLT This school year began as many others with the hustle and bustle of getting ready for a new year. Both parents and staff alike were preparing for the first day of school. The only difference? The district has been preparing for 2400 students. Every year someone says, “You must be glad it’s…
Read MorePhillips Workman—Seeking To Make A Difference
(Editor’s Note: The following profile of Phillips Workman, a Monticello native, was printed in the University of Georgia’s School of Law magazine, Advocate, Volume 51, 2017. It is printed here with permission of the University of Georgia School of Law. ) By EMILY JOHNSON Rising second-year law student Phillips Stone Workman grew up in the…
Read MoreJob Fair Attracts Many
Over 100 job seekers attended the Jasper County Job Fair that was held on August 17, at Southern Crescent Technical College, Jasper County campus, on Industiral Park Drive in Monticello. The Development Authority of Jasper County, and Monticello-Jasper County Chamber of Commerce teamed up with Southern Crescent Technical College to host a combined Job Fair…
Read MoreCanes Kick Off Season Friday
The Hurricanes varsity football squad will begin its 2017 regular season tomorrow, August 25 by hosting Athens Christian at Rose Bowl Field. Kickoff is slated for 7:30 p.m. The varsity roster of 50 plus includes seniors Braden Lynch, Jeff Cain, Eli Ewing, and Chris Pennamon.; juniors Dylan Jackson, Jamel Gude, Marquise Reese, Colton Davis, Hunter…
Read MoreCougars Fall To Lions in Close Road Game
Piedmont Academy’s varsity football team fell for the second time this season but the game against the Loganville Christian Academy Lions was not decided until the final play of the contest. The Cougars dropped a 13-6 road contest after playing its second Class AAA opponent in as many weeks. Piedmont led the game 6-0 at…
Read MoreLady Canes Continue Winning Ways
The Lady Hurricane varsity softball squad continued their winning ways this week with wins over Howard and Jackson. O’Neil Sealy (#24) was on the mound Tuesday evening as she pitched a shutout against Howard. The Lady Canes won 11-0 as the game was called in the fifth inning due to the 10-run rule. The ladies…
Read MoreLady Cougars Shut Out John Milledge
Piedmont Academy’s varsity softball team cruised to a 14-0 road win against John Milledge Academy Monday afternoon. Coach Colt Spivey’s team had several standout offensive performances as the Lady Cougars (4-1) earned the win in four innings. Madison Johnson led the team with four hits while Neely Bradford and Cassidy Cook both had two. Piedmont…
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