Rudolph Harvie Boone
Rudolph Harvie Boone, age 84, passed away Wednesday, March 16, 2016, at his residence. Rudolph Boone was born in Welch, W.Va. to the late Clarence Boone and Mollie Wyatt Boone. At a young age, his family moved to Burnesville, N.C., where he was raised and joined the Plum Branch Baptist Church. He met and married…
Read MoreEaster Miracles Still Happen
Question: Does Jesus still raise people from the dead? You bet He does. Everyday. Every time someone responds in faith to the grace and mercy offered by Jesus and made possible because of His death on the cross for our sins and the victory over death through His resurrection, that person is raised from the…
Read MoreHappy Easter!
Maybe the Easter Bunny can make his way through all the yellow haze to find the homes of all good boys and girls in Jasper County. The stores are full of traditional Easter basket candy, chocolate bunnies, eggs and a very popular item is hard to find, egg-shaped bubble gum. Maybe you have a few…
Read MoreThe Making of Queen for a Day
As I entered Thomas Persons Hall Saturday afternoon I was immediately filled with energy. There were a dozen local ladies, parents, siblings, hair and make-up artists, Miss Georgia USA Emanii Davis and Miss Teen Georgia Bentley Wright, female disc jockeys, music, food and fun going on with all of the tributes getting ready for their…
Read MoreMuch Legsilation Passed Late in Session
Greetings from the Gold Dome! Monday, March 14 began the 36th day of the 2016 legislative session. We had a hectic week as we concluded committee hearings and worked hard to pass sound policy. Both the House and Senate passed a number of measures last week that are now on their way to Governor Deal…
Read MoreKindergarten Registration Is Next Week
Jasper County Primary School will be conducting kindergarten registration Monday, March 28 through Friday, April 1 from 8:45 a.m. until 2:15 p.m.. March 28 will also be the only late night registration from 4-7 p.m.. Registration will also be held on Saturday, May 7 from 9 a.m. until noon. Kindergarten is for children who are…
Read MoreHurricane Soccer Dominates Macon Co.
“I am so proud of my girls! They have worked hard for their win!” exclaimed Jasper County High School girls’ soccer coach, Amanda Paulk. In an amazing display of athleticism the Lady Canes dominated last Thursday’s game against the Macon County Bulldogs with the final score of 9-1. Star Caldwell scored three goals in the…
Read MoreMS Cougars Defeat Gatewood
Piedmont Academy’s Middle School baseball team recorded an impressive win by defeating Gatewood 13-2 Monday in Eatonton. Cameron Mobley played a key role in the victory as he pitched five innings. Dylan Coe pitched the final inning. Mobley also had a bases-loaded double while Dawson Coe had a double and scored two runs. Trent Coots…
Read MorePiedmont Tracksters Compete
The Piedmont Academy track teams competed for the second time in 2016 during a multi-school meet hosted by Brentwood in Sandersville on March 16. Once again, several athletes had impressive performances. Top performances for the Lady Cougars included: •Bailyn Whitaker, fourth place, high jump, 4-6 •Gracie Hunt, fifth place, 400-meter dash, 1:07.53 and seventh place,…
Read MoreMrs. Minnie Lee Wagner Smith
Mrs. Minnie Lee Wagner Smith, age 84, of Monticello, passed away Tuesday, March 22, 2016 at Piedmont Henry Hospital. She was born on Friday, February 12, 1932 in Eatonton to the late William Joe Wagner and the late Cinnie Lou Cindy Lynch Wagner. Mrs. Smith loved gardening, crocheting, cooking Sunday dinner, picking up eggs at…
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