James T. ‘Tot’ Goodman
James T. “Tot” Goodman, age 89, passed away on Saturday morning, March 5, 2016, at his home in Americus. Funeral services were held Monday, March 7, from the graveside at Oak Grove Cemetery. Rev. Keith Parks officiated. Pallbearers were Johnny Heath, Johnny Womack, Eddie Bryant, Carl Clemens, Stevie Kirkland, and Daryl Tucker. Current and retired…
Read MoreIn the Homestretch
Greetings to all of my friends in District 129! Believe it or not, the 2016 legislative session is in the homestretch with the completion of week nine. Last week was eventful as we began to consider the many Senate bills successful in making the Crossover Day deadline. With just a few days left, we are…
Read MoreThe Second Doublewide on the Right, part 28
I’m Fixin’ To Present Part 28 of The Second Doublewide on the Right. Jimmy Ray Hurd stood up, ready to depart the company of Elroy Allday and the 142 club. But before he left he leaned over and got nose-to-nose with his accomplice and said in a low and threatening voice, “You remember what I…
Read MoreYoung Prayer Warriors
I guess I have writer’s block. All week long I have been thinking about what I should write for the column. Eager to get Kathy a column for the week, I turned to my wife for suggestions. She gave me an idea. I hope you enjoy it. We worry about our kids. We worry about…
Read MoreSt. Patrick’s Day
First, Happy St. Patrick’s Day 2016, Erin go Bragh (Ireland Forever). According to Savannah, it has the second largest St. Patrick’s Day parade in the United States and this year is their 192nd one. As you read this, everyone is wearing green hoping to get kissed. Why celebrate March 17th as St. Patrick’s Day? It’s…
Read MoreStudents Compete at FBLA Conference
Jasper County High School (JCHS) freshman Ciara Christopher placed sixth in the Sales Presentation event at the Georgia State Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) Conference held last week in Athens. As part of her event, Miss Christopher chose to develop and present a sales pitch for True Vision products. She currently works with her…
Read MoreStudents Compete at State Technology Fair
On March 5, several students from Jasper County High School (JCHS) and Jasper County Middle School (JCMS) traveled to Middle Georgia State University in Macon to compete in the State Technology Fair. JCHS student Alina Jablonski (middle) won first place for a multimedia presentation and her sister Mari Jablonski (right) of JCMS won second place…
Read MoreYouth Earns FBLA Scholarship
Garrett Scroggs, a senior at Jasper County High School, was awarded the Georgia Business Education Association’s (GBEA) Future Business Leader of America (FBLA) Scholarship last week at the FBLA State Conference in Athens. Mr. Scroggs has been a member of FBLA since the sixth grade, and he has participated in numerous school and community service…
Read MoreLady Cougars Soccer Earns 3-2 Win
Two goals from Haley Tyler and one from Amelia Dodson helped the Piedmont Academy varsity girls soccer team earn a 3-2 win against visiting John Milledge Tuesday. “It was the best our girls have played this season,” said coach Zach Norris. “We had a great all-around team win and everyone contributed.” The Lady Cougars (2-2…
Read MoreCougar Track Debuts
Several strong efforts highlighted the season debut for the Piedmont Academy track teams March 9 at Briarwood Academy in Warrenton. Freshman Neely Bradford earned second place in the shot put for the Lady Cougars (23-1) at the multi-school event. Several members of the varsity girls earned third place finishes including: •Bailyn Whitaker, 100-meter hurdles, 21.53…
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