Cougars Earn Win Tuesday
Piedmont Academy’s varsity boys basketball team took to the court four times in the past week. The Cougars hosted Mount de Sales on Jan. 29 falling 66-49 despite 14 points from Corbett Crews. Chase Taylor, Camden Moss and Tyler Griswell each finished with nine points for Coach Christian Palmer. Piedmont then traveled to Stratford Academy…
Read MoreJV Cougars Playing Well
Piedmont Academy’s junior varsity boys basketball team had a strong offensive outing against Mount de Sales last week despite falling a few points short of victory. The JV Cougars dropped a 46-38 contest at home despite a 17-point effort from Kolby Pounds and 10 pounds by Bryson Dudley. Daniel Humber added six points while Kohen…
Read MoreJCHS To Host Region First Round Friday
The Monticello Lady Hurricanes continued to move up the region standings, playing four games during a five-day period and winning three of them, two in dramatic fashion. On Tuesday the Hurricane basketball teams welcomed the rivals from up Highway 11, the Social Circle Redskins, to “The Eye” for what was to be the first of…
Read More4-H Archery Team Competed in Perry
Jasper 4-H Has Many Archers Compete Jasper Co. 4-H Agent The Jasper County 4-H archery program was represented by 25 team members who competed at the annual State Indoor 4-H Archery Match at the Georgia National Fairgrounds in Perry on January 18. There were 761 4-H’ers registered to shoot from all across Georgia on that…
Read MoreMagistrate Court Reviews Cases
Newly elected Magistrate Court Judge Chrissy Mason reviewed and ruled on the civil calendar last Friday. The court reviewed six dispossessory cases with the following results. Ben Rivers vs. Takilia Standifer—a consent judgement for $2,280. A writ will not be issued if the fine is paid by January 31, 2025. Joshua Roberts vs. Austin McPherson—dismissed…
Read MoreSchool Board Holds First Public Hearing
The Jasper County School Board held a public hearing on House Bill 581 before its regular meeting last Tuesday, Jan. 21, on a snowy evening after which school had been cancelled. Only one person attended the public hearing, and he didn’t speak, according to Supt. Kenny Garland. However, Mr. Garland presented a powerpoint presentation on…
Read MorePerson Wanted on Drug Charges
Courtney Bell, 31, of Covington is wanted for outstanding warrants related to felony drug charges. The Jasper County Sheriff’s Office is seeking information on her current whereabouts. Anyone who can help is encouraged to call 706-468-4912, comment on social media, or call anonymously at 706- 468-JCSO. Officers with the JCSO have also been busy investigating…
Read MorePiedmont Introduces New Football Coach
Piedmont Academy is turning to Aubry Payne as its next varsity football coach. The announcement was made earlier this week. Payne served as an assistant football coach for the Cougars last fall. He will replace Clint Satterfield who led the program for the past four seasons. “This is very exciting,” Payne said. “We are currently…
Read MoreLaw Enforcement Warns Against Fraud
Over the last couple of years law enforcement has seen a drastic increase in financial fraud cases being reported and investigated. Jasper County has been no exception. During 2024 approximately 40 percent of the investigative requests for the local community were for financial fraud cases. In attempt to help protect the citizens of Jasper County…
Read MoreLocal Artist Releases New Children’s Book
Local artist and illustrator Lacey Millwood announces the release of a new children’s book in January, titled Barefoot. This book is a wholesome tale focusing on themes of sibling bond, overcoming fear and an appreciation for nature. “The forest had much to teach the pair, they had only listen to the wind that swayed the…
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