MS Cougars Fall to GWA
While it was a tough outcome on the scoreboard for the Piedmont Academy Middle School football team, the main objective was to keep learning. Piedmont fell to George Walton Academy 42-6 last week. Jayden Gunn scored the first touchdown of the season for the Cougars on a 30-yard run. “We did show some improvement on offense,” coach…
Read MoreFilled with the Spirit
According to D.L. Moody, the renowned evangelist from a previous generation, “You might as well try to see without eyes, hear without ears, or breathe without lungs, as to try to live the Christian life without the Holy Spirit.” Paul was thinking along the same line when he wrote, “Do not get drunk on wine,…
Read MoreSeasons Change
It’s inevitable, and was bound to happen, But, the shorter days now make me sad…and when I think of how much shorter they will be I get really bummed. Yes, fall is almost here, and as much as I like the cool, crisp air we’re experiencing some mornings, I miss the sunshine lasting til 9…
Read MoreA Day Of Remembrance
This past week on Wednesday, Sept. 11, many of us remember the collapse of the Twin Towers in New York City in 2001. With much sorrow, nearly 3,000 died in the collapse and an estimated 6,000 were injured. As we watched on our televisions in real time, it seemed unbelievable as it still does. Just…
Read MoreWalter Ronald ‘Ronnie’ Armistead
Walter Ronald “Ronnie” Armistead, age 72, “the world’s greatest Georgia fan,” and a lover of life, died on Wednesday, Sept. 11, 2024, at The Retreat in Monticello. He is survived by his son Ben (Erika) Armistead and his grandson, Benjamin Kyle Armistead; his sisters, Martha (Dave) Artessa of Monticello, Lynn (Barney) Hester of Macon and…
Read MoreBarron Cosby Farrar
Barron Cosby Farrar, who was born December 17, 1947, died at Jasper Memorial Hospital on August 31, 2024. A celebration of life for Mr. Farrar is on Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024 at 11 a.m. at Mt. Gilead Baptist Church, 574 Glades Road in Eatonton, Ga. 31024. Internment at South View Cemetery in Monticello. Smith and…
Read MorePatricia Ann Braswell Standifer
A celebration of life for Apostle Patricia Ann Braswell Standifer was held Saturday, August 31, at Holy Nation Church in Hillsboro. Pastor Edward Ingram was eulogist; Bishop Tony Hall, officiant. Apostle Patricia Ann Braswell Standifer was born December 18, 1953 to the parentage of the late Jesse James Braswell and Overseer Rosa Mae Tillman Braswell.…
Read MoreDorothey Ronelle Kelly
Dorothey Ronelle Kelly, age 92, passed away Wednesday, Sept. 4, at Blue Ridge Assisted Living facility in Blue Ridge. Dorothy was born on September 1, 1932 in Thomaston. Her parents were the late Henry C. Kent and Ola Bell Kent of Thomaston. Dorothy grew up in Thomaston and graduated from R.E. Lee High School in…
Read MoreSuperior Court Sentences Listed
Jasper Superior Court conducted a criminal session motion day under the jurisdiction of Judge Terry Massey last Tuesday. The following sentences were a result of his rulings. •Nukemar A. Batten, Jr., sentenced to 10 years with the first 240 days in Jasper County jail for two counts of aggravated assault and battery. Fined $1,000 and…
Read MoreMany Voters Need To Re-Register To Vote
Several Jasper County voters have received letters in the mail telling them their voter registration status is in question becuase of a signature issue. To ensure the voter’s registratoni is accurate and valid, the voter must submit a new application. The deadline to register to vote in the November 5 general election is October 7,…
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