‘Canse Defeat Two Region Foes
The Monticello Hurricanes improved their region record to 7-2 Tuesday after defeating Putnam County 4-1 and Macon County 11-1 on Monday. These victories came after suffering a 6-4 loss to region foe Bleckley County last Wednesday. According to Coach Chris Jenkins, the loss to Bleckley County was very disappointing. “Had we been able to make…
Read MoreCiougar Soccer Returns Next Week
Piedmont Academy’s road soccer matches against Monsignor Donovan on Thursday, March 31, were postponed due to the weather. The matches have been rescheduled for Thursday, April 14, coach Zach Norris said. The Cougars and Lady Cougars are currently on spring break and will not compete this week. The teams will return to the field on…
Read MoreSummer Soccer Camp Planned
A summer soccer camp session will be offered to interested youth ages 6-15 Monday, July 11 through Friday, July 15 from 8 a.m. until noon each day at the Jasper County Recreation Department. Camp cost is $95 and includes a soccer ball and shirt. Transportation to the Washington Park School summer camp is also being…
Read MoreRETIREMENT
The last day on the job for Monticello City Manager Peggy Billerman was last Thursday, March 31. Mrs. Billerman wanted to slip out quietly so no big party was planned, but a small surprise reception was held Thursday afternoon. Mayor Bryan Standifer presented her with a plaque for her years of service to the city,…
Read MoreFATALITY
One person was killed and another seriously injured when an 2003 Dodge pick-up truck wrecked Sunday afternoon. Multiple emergency vehicles from Jasper County along with the Georgia State Patrol responded to the call. One person was airlifted (above) to an Atlanta area hospital, and the other was declared dead at the scene. The truck was…
Read MoreQWERTY Keyboard
Nearly everyday most of us see and use an invention that hasn’t changed in nearly 150 years. What is it? Ever heard of the QWERTY keyboard? Look at any keyboard, computer or cellphone, and on the left side of the top row of keys the first six letters will be QWERTY. Christopher Sholes did not…
Read MoreDespite Rain, Son Rose for Me
This morning I woke up and there was no sunshine. Clouds filled the sky and drizzle filled the air. I saw on the news where some folks trekked up to the top of a mountain to experience the same thing I did at the bottom of a mountain—clouds and drizzle. At least, that is what…
Read MoreBoy Scouts of America
Hello, everyone. No I haven’t fallen off the face of the earth, it’s just this page has been full lately with news from the state legislature, foster care news and more, letting me off the hook for writing a column. But, alas, the legislature has adjourned, and even though I expect another installment for Rep.…
Read MoreWhen A Foster Child Leaves
Perhaps one of the most difficult aspects of being a foster parent is the moment when our child from foster care leaves our homes. As a foster parent, our home becomes a place where children placed in the foster care system come for a period of time, with the goal of being reunited with their…
Read MoreTeam Visits Staet Board of Education
Recently the Jasper County Charter Interview Team selected by the Board of Education visited the Georgia Department of Education and presented the completed interview packet. This article will serve as an update on the journey toward Charter School system status for the Jasper School district. The vision of the Jasper County charter school system is…
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