The Second Doublewide on the Right, part 33
I’m Fixing To Present Part 33 of The Second Doublewide on the Right: Quantavious Cortez Carter’s hands were trembling like a leaf in the wind as he fumbled to turn the lock on the inside of his trailer door. That deputy with the dog had gone, but that one named Murphy was still out there…
Read MoreSalvation: Past, Present, and Future
When someone is saved, when he or she comes to know Jesus in a personal way, when the drawing of the Spirit of God meets up with the faith of a responding sinner, that person is wonderfully and miraculously made new. The question remains: Is that all there is to salvation? Is it a once…
Read MoreMurphy’s Law
You’re driving to and from Monticello observing the speed limit, staying in your lane, watching for deer, cows, donkeys, other cars, bicyclists, couches, you name it. All of a sudden you look in your rear view mirror and speeding towards you is some truck or car nipping at your bumper. Not a good sign! Remember…
Read MoreClean-up Jasper County
The Jasper County Commissioners, in an effort to beautify our county, voted last month to waive landfill fees for residents for the entire month of April. Advanced Disposal joined in the effort, and has donated bags, gloves and vets so people who want to pick up trash along the roadways can do so safely and…
Read MoreCougar Track Competes at Gatewood
Several Piedmont Academy athletes had quality performances during an April 13 meet hosted by Gatewood in Eatonton. Some of the top performers for Piedmont included: •Amelia Dodson, fourth place, shot put •Mallory Boyd, sixth place, 3,200-meter run •Cassidy Cook, sixth place, 100-meter dash •Bailyn Whitaker, seventh place, high jump •Dodson, seventh place, 300-meter hurdles •Sara…
Read MoreCougar Golfers Compete at Region
The Piedmont Academy golf team finished second at the region meet Monday as Tanner Casey was the region’s individual low medalist. Casey’s round of 79 was the best of the day and teammate Browning Benton’s round of 80 tied for second place. Piedmont will now compete at the state golf tournament next Monday at Galloway…
Read MoreLady Cougars Soccer Team Earns Victories
The Piedmont Academy Lady Cougars soccer team posted an impressive 8-0 victory against Providence Christian last Friday. Amelia Dodson and Rebecca Hopper both scored two goals while Caitlyn Young, Mattie Johnston, Alexis Dodson and Sydney Davis each scored one. The win helped the team bounce back from an overtime loss to Monsignor Donovan the previous…
Read MoreShiloh Knights Split Action
Shiloh Christian Academy’s varsity baseball team split two games last week as the Knights continue their 2016 season. They have a current season record of 3-4. The squad played twice on the road last week looking to bounce back after a few tough losses.On March 29 the squad hosted Covington Academy. Caleb Dinn went 3-3…
Read MoreCougars Win Again in Region
It was another region contest and another victory for Piedmont Academy’s varsity baseball team last week against Briarwood Academy. The Cougars recorded an 11-0 home Region 4-AA win as Michael Edwards, Brock Carter and Zach Wilson each had two hits. Edwards earned the win working all five innings and striking out seven. He gave up…
Read MoreHurricane Soccer Takes on Central, Putnam
The Lady Hurricanes soccer team fought hard against Central on April 11 and although they exhibited their trademark teamwork they were not victorious, losing 7-1. They also fell 10-0 to Putnam County last Friday. “I am so proud of how far our girls have come since the beginning of the season. It is always an…
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