Shotgun Team Heads To Nationals
These four young men–Baylor Garland, Aaron Copeland, Putnam Co.; Mitch Marsh, Jasper Co.; Riley Downs, Glascock Co.–represented Putnam County 4-H in the state shotgun shooting competition at Savannah recently. All of them are members of the Lake Oconee Shotgun Team. A total of 298 shooters from across Georgia were on hand to compete for this…
Read MoreSHADY DALE RODEO WEEKEND IS HUGE SUCCESS, AGAIN
The Number 1 Outdoor Rodeo in the country—the Shady Dale Rodeo, again was a hit, with some saying it was the best rodeo ever. There was a large crowd both nights, and the rodeo parade and festival also attracted a number of vendors and spectators. Above left is the grand entry at the rodeo, and…
Read MoreAnthony Barron ‘Tony’ Fullerton
Anthony Barron “Tony” Fullerton, age 60, of Hillsboro, passed away Wednesday, May 24, 2017, at the Coliseum Medical Center in Macon. Mr. Fullerton was born in Monticello, to the late James Barron Fullerton and Edna Goolsby Fullerton. He lived in Hillsboro, and graduated from Piedmont Academy. After graduation, he served in the U. S. Air…
Read MoreMrs. Dorothy Mae Ammons
A celebration of life for Mrs. Dorothy Mae Ammons was held Wednesday, May 24, 2017, at Philadelphia Baptist Church in Monticello. Rev. Terry Glawson, pastor, officiated; burial was in New Damascus Baptist Church Cemetery in Jones County. Mrs. Ammons was born April 26, 1932 in Putnam County, the daughter of the late Richmond, Sr., and…
Read MoreMonticello Is Pilot for Community Assistance Team
The Georgia Department of Community Affairs names pilot community for first Community Assistance Team, according to its newsletter. A new resource the department is launching this year to help Georgia communities is DCA Community Assistance Teams. Last year, Commissioner Knowles announced the formation of these teams and encouraged communities to apply to serve as pilot…
Read MoreGood News in the City
I believe firmly that our city residents like to read good news, especially the good news happening in our community. Your city council’s latest action on the 2017-2018 budget contains good news on many levels. First, the needs of our community have been met with a budget that is balanced and has no increase in…
Read MoreCougars Prove Once Again They Are The Best
On a hot late May afternoon in Macon, the Piedmont Academy baseball team proved once again it is the king of the mountain when it comes to GISA Class AA. The Cougars recorded a convincing 11-1 win against a solid Terrell Academy team to sweep the best-of-three series and earn another state championship trophy. The…
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Mansfield Baptist Church, the church I have the privilege to serve as pastor, is a partner in education to Mansfield Elementary School. We do that as one way to have a tangible investment in the community where God has us. We find ways to serve the school and the community with no expectations of receiving…
Read MoreThe Second Doublewide on the Right, part 91
I’m Fixin’ To present part 91 of The Second Doublewide on the Right: Marthalene Benton, the lovely and willowy young victim of Mister Ray, Leon and so many others, seemed to have finally found her soul mate, only to have him snatched away after only a few precious days and nights together. On the Sunday…
Read MoreCougars Are State Champs for the Fourth Year in a Row
After Piedmont Academy earned a tough win in game one of the state baseball championship series against Terrell Academy, the Diamond Cougars left little doubt in the second contest of the GISA AA finals as they earned an unprecedented fourth consecutive title. Piedmont held off the Eagles 4-1 in game one Friday night and then…
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