The Maxxis Georgia Cup bicycle racing series announced in October that Robert Jordan of Monticello, racing for MAX Cycling Team of Macon, finished second in 2006 Georgia Cup series points among more than 400 category five competitors.The Georgia Cup is the southeast’s premier bicycle racing series and includes races throughout the state for amateur and…
The Jasper County Health Department has received enough flu vaccine to offer shots to all comers; lifting the restrictions that previously limited inoculations to specified high-risk individuals.The department continues to operate on an “open access” basis, asking prospective patients to call 706-468-6850 by 8:30 a.m. or come by the department at 336 E. Greene St.…
As Veteran’s Day approaches, we will again take time to thank our veterans for their service and sacrifices on this, the sixty-first anniversary of the end of World War II.While we will pay tribute to all veterans, at this particular time we are reminded of the women who served in the military during the most…
I’m fixing to go to a hog killing.It’s getting to be that time of year, when it gets cold–freezing cold, so that no bugs are about. That’s when you have a hog killing, and you have to start early in the morning because it takes all day, and it takes a passel of folks to…
Jasper County Commissioners will have a work session next Wednesday, Nov. 15, to discuss budget concerns with department heads and constitutional officers. Chief Financial Officer Darlow Maxwell presented a balanced budget to the commissioners Monday. He said the $9,255,300 budget basically reflects a 2.8 percent increase. The county is awaiting the results of a classification…
A topsy-turvy week on the gridiron was rough on News Football Contest players—most didn’t pick winners in more than half the games listed last week. Of those who did, Missy Braden led the pack as the only entrant with 11 correct picks, winning the weekly prize and qualifying, once more, for the grand prize drawing.Mrs.…
A number of people turned out early Saturday to participate in the one-mile fun run at 7:30 a.m., and even more competed in the 5K Deer Dash. Alan Black was overall winner of the Deer Dash with a time of 16:19. Overall winner in the Deer Dash for the ladies was Kathren Lacksen with a…
The Jasper County Health Department has received a limited supply of flu vaccine and begun offering shots to “high risk” residents—pregnant women, those over 50 or those who have certain chronic ailments or live with or care for someone with such conditions.In a new “open access” procedure the department will in most cases see patients…
The exciting activities on the Square last Saturday was a wonderful way to end the season for our Market Festival on the Square. For the second year, Piedmont Academy held its Fall Festival celebration in conjunction with the closing of the Market.Judging by the large crowds and happy faces, it was again successful and a…