Kiwanis Learns About EMC
Christy Chewning with Central Georgia Electric Membership Corporation (CGEMC) spoke to the Monticello Kiwanis Club Monday about Operation Round-Up and about solar energy. She began by saying the EMC is a not for profit corporation, meaning that all the money that it makes belongs to the members. The cooperative is 80 years old this year,…
Read MoreCougar Soccer Begins
Piedmont Academy’s varsity soccer teams will begin the 2017 season today, March 2 against Young Americans Christian on the road. Matches begin at 4 p.m. For new coach Michael Wilson, the main emphasis with the program will be receiving effort from each team member. “That’s what we can control,” the coach said. “I am excited…
Read MoreCougars Lose in Playoffs
The Piedmont Academy varsity boys basketball team saw its season come to an end with a 78-40 loss in the opening round of the GISA Class AA state tournament on Feb. 22. The Cougars qualified for state by earning the No. 4 seed from their region. Piedmont upset Brentwood in the region tournament after falling…
Read MoreDiamond Cougars Begin Action
After an unprecedented run of success, the Piedmont Academy Diamond Cougars are set for a new season and hope to continue their past winning ways. Piedmont will open the 2017 schedule today, March 2 against Bethlehem Christian Academy on the road at 4 p.m. The Cougars, who have won three consecutive GISA Class AA state…
Read MoreCanes Fall to Swainsboro
The Monticello Hurricane varsity basketball boys’ team concluded its 2016-1017 season on the road in Swainsboro last Thursday with a 68-62 loss to the Tigers. “This was a very enjoyable and rewarding season,” said Head Coach William “B.J.” Thomas said. “We lost seven players off of last season’s 21 win team and still bounced back…
Read MoreEdna Marie Sutton
Edna Marie Sutton passed away on February 7, 2017 of an unexpected illness. Marie was a loving and devoted military wife to her surviving husband, Terry Dean Sutton of 56 years. Her two daughters are Lisa Scott and Sherri Knapp. Marie also leaves behind her four loving grandchildren, Jay Scott, Kristina Little, Sara Scott and…
Read MoreGrand Jury Returns True Bills
The Jasper County Courthouse was heavily populated last week with the Grand Jury convening for the February 2017 term, jury trial week beginning, and motion day activities throughout the week. On Monday, Feb. 13 the Grand Jury, composed of 23 individuals, reviewed 22 bills of indictments while true billing the following: Justin Bostic, indicted on…
Read MoreSEUSS ON THE LOOSE
The Cat in the Hat reads “Oh the Places You’ll Go!” to third graders Jeffrey Hatcher and Cambrion Farley at Washington Park Elementary School as he gets ready for Seuss on the Loose, a Ferst Foundation fund raiser set for Saturday, March 4, at Jasper County High School from 10 a.m. to noon. The fun-filled…
Read MoreBUILDING OPENS
Dr. Shannon Barton, chair of the Jasper County School Board, cuts the ribbon (above) for the new multi-purpose building at Jasper County High School (JCHS) Tuesday. The building includes a large room for wrestling or competition cheerleading practice, as well as other school activities, and could be used by the public for various activities. Dr.…
Read MoreDarlene ‘Ma’ P. Hilley
Darlene “Ma” P. Hilley, 91, of Danielsville, passed away February 15, 2017. She was the daughter of the late Henry H. and Addie Porterfield. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Wilburn Brown Hilley; son, Nelson Hilley; granddaughter, Teresa Hilley Hix; grandson, Ben Dobbs and three sisters and one brother. Mrs. Hilley was…
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