Let the God Mentality Lead You
We are quick to judge others when they say or do something wrong in our eyes or according to the Word of God, the Bible. Indeed, we are quick to see the splinter in another’s eye, when we have a log in our own. We do this as individuals, as a group of Christians and…
Read MoreSouthern Justice, Part Four
I’m Fixin’ To present part four of Southern Justice: B. Wendell Hormel could hardly contain himself as he tucked his wrinkled shirt into his pants. He was 60 pounds overweight, and no matter how hard he tried, he couldn’t button the top button on his shirt. His food-stained tie drooped over his protruding belly. The…
Read MoreMy Cousin Vinny
How time flies? Can you believe that it has been over 25 years since “My Cousin Vinny” was filmed right here in Jasper County? The movie was a true hit making over five times the production budget. If Sherman’s March through Georgia did not put Jasper County on the map, this little jewel of a…
Read MoreEducation Is at the Center of Bills
Greetings to my friends in district 129! While the summer season comes to an end, the excitement and buzz of a new school year begins! As a former educator, I love this time of year. As a legislator, I love working hard to ensure Georgia’s educational systems receive the support they need from the state…
Read MoreThe Art Of Predicting An Upset
For as long as I can remember I have always pulled for the underdog. It’s true in all walks of life but especially true when it comes to sports. If a team is told it has no chance to win then you can rest assured I am hoping against hope it finds a way to…
Read MoreCommission Slashes SPLOST Projects
The Jasper County Board of Commissioners heard from a financial planner about issuing General Obligation bonds, and basically determined they did not want to borrow the amount of money they had been considering. Instead of looking at borrowing $8.2 million for assorted projects, the commission is now looking at only $6.2 million. The Special Purpose…
Read MoreLady ‘Canes Scrimmage Today
The Lady Hurricanes varsity softball squad will begin its 2017 season today, August 3 with an away scrimmage at Monroe Area High School beginning at 5:30 p.m. The squad has been busy much of the summer with early morning practices and drills in preparation for the new season. The ladies participated in a tournament last…
Read MoreCougar Opener A Week Away
With the 2017 season opener now just a little more than a week away, the Piedmont Academy football team is in full preparation mode. The Cougars will host Bethlehem Christian Academy on Friday, Aug. 11, as the new campaign officially begins. For Piedmont coach Wes Tanner, every day is valuable in terms of getting ready…
Read MoreZoning Hearing Attracts Much Interest
The little courtroom was packed last Thursday night for a zoning hearing to allow a conventional subdivision to be located on Jackson Lake Road rather than the county-approved conservation subdivision. The 222-acre tract is already zoned R-1, meaning a conservation subdivision could be put in without a zoning hearing. The owner/purchasers want to put a…
Read MorePresbyterians Do Mission Work in Honduras
GROUP PAINTS MURAL ON CLASSROOM WALL By PAM EDGE I am Pam Edge. I had the privilege to be a missionary to Honduras this summer along with 10 others from Monticello Presbyterian Church early in July. I wanted to experience the joy of bringing love, compassion, and empathy to others. I was able to experience…
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