COUGAR GETS TACKLED A strong second-half surge helped put the Piedmont Academy football team in the victory column last week. Coach Rhett Farmer’s squad defeated visiting Briarwood 23-12 to even its 2009 season record at 1-1. While pleased with the win, Farmer said his team still needs work in some areas. “It is good to…
With the continuous threat of a major flu outbreak, Jasper County citizens need to be prepared in case the flu hits your family. A few simple steps can be taken by families to better prepare our homes to deal with flu patients. All homes should have a disaster kit ready should the unexpected happen. Always…
The Jasper County Commission convened for its regular monthly meeting Tuesday, with just three commissioners present.Commissioner Ronnie Payne had e-mailed the others that morning saying he resigned, citing health reasons. A call to Mr. Payne Tuesday evening confirmed the resignation. Commission Chairman Carl Pennamon said a special election will be held in November to fill…
William Brett Graham, Jr., of Newnan died Sunday evening on Jackson Lake.Mr. Graham arrived at Jackson Lake last Friday to visit friends in Turtle Cove, according to information received from the Jasper County Sheriff’s Office (JCSO). According to Mr. Graham’s friends he was alive at around 8:40 p.m. Sunday evening in the water at Runner…
Will Parker and Bobbi Jean Ozburn Will Parker was the only contest player this week to pick the winner in 14 of the 15 games listed in last week’s contest.Seven other players had 13 correct, and 22 players got 12 right, meaning 30 people made the honor roll for the first week of the football…
During the Monticello City Council’s regular monthly meeting Tuesday the council unanimously approved the first reading of an ordinance to change the speed limits on several streets. Permission has been received from Department of Transportation, to make these changes, said City Manager Bob Schwartz, which include the following: •College Street from the intersection of State…
ReMardo Stewart (22) Carries for Canes The ‘Canes traveled to Zebulon last Friday and defeated the Pike County Pirates 28-27 in overtime. The win was over a team which won their first nine games last year and which defeated the ‘Canes 40-20.Athletic Director and Head Football Coach Jimmy Hughes said, “We played well, and in…
In the latest criminal session of Jasper Superior Court, Daniel L. Smith pled guilty to burglary, criminal damage to property and obstruction of an officer. Mr. Smith was sentenced to 12 months probation with 60/120 days to serve in a detention center, $1,332 in fines and fees and $371 in restitution. {{more}}Others pleading guilty, with…
William Ian Pierce Thomas, five week infant, died Sunday, August 30, 2009, at the Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta at Egleston in Atlanta. Master Thomas was born on July 26, 2009, at Newton Medical Center in Covington. Survivors include his mother, Brandy Thomas-Davis of Monticello; brother, James Carl “Mickey” Mitchell Davis of Monticello; grandparents, Jason and…
Granville Mercer Gordon, Jr., 69, of Jones Acres Drive, Macon, died Tuesday, Aug. 25, 2009, at a Macon hospital. Funeral services were held Friday, Aug. 28, in the chapel of Georgia Veteran’s Memorial Cemetery in Milledgeville. Rev. Tommy Freeman officiated.Mr. Gordon was born January 18, 1940, and had lived in Jones County most of his…