The current Jasper County Board of Commissioners has stressed that roads should be a priority for Jasper County, and to that end, a Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax (SPLOST) was passed last November.There were 10 roads named in the SPLOST as being top priority to be improved with those monies, and two more have…
Jasper County Board of Equalization (BOE) members concluded their second round of tax appeal hearings this year on Tuesday afternoon. BOE members, including chairman Francis Cason, LaRue Camp, Timothy Bumann, reviewed and rendered decisions for 12 of the 15 appeals scheduled. One applicant requested a postponement, another withdrew his appeal, and one appeal was continued…
Georgia Department of Revenue (DOR) representatives Ron Kicklighter and Ellen Mills concluded a review of the policy and procedures in the Jasper County Tax Maintenance Office last Wednesday with a report highlighting their findings to the Board of Assessors (BOA). The three-day review, conducted at the request of the BOA, was performed last week.In sharing…
The ‘Canes suffered their second defeat of the young season last Friday at the hands of the Athens Academy Spartans 28-0, making their season-to-date record 1-2.It appeared the ‘Canes were going to make a game of it after they took the opening kick-off and made a sustained drive down field, but then their old nemesis—turnovers—came…
The Middle School ‘Canes lost their third straight game last Wednesday to Morgan County by a score of 26-0. In spite of the score, the team did put together two impressive offensive drives, even though neither resulted in a score.Head Coach Mike Johnston singled out several players who excelled in the game including, QB Tony…
The Lady Canes Softball team traveled to Glascock County last Thursday, and played an outstanding game, defeating Glascock 6-1.Shelby Britt pitched all seven innings for the ‘Canes for a complete game, giving up only 2 hits with 10 strikeouts.Leading hitters for the ‘Canes were Candice Allen, 2 for 4 with 3 RBIs; Shelby Britt 2…
It was another game and another big offensive performance for the Piedmont Academy football team last Friday.The Cougars improved to 2-1 for 2006 by defeating John Hancock 35-6. Piedmont, who is undefeated at home this fall, rolled up 441 yards of total offense in sending John Hancock back to Sparta with a convincing loss.The big…
Last week in this space, my friend and colleague, Ed Allard, in his analysis of a recent column I had written made some observations concerning my views on the inspiration of scripture.I certainly do not wish to engage in a theological debate on the pages of this newspaper. I believe that the readers of The…
“Can’t explain, there’s something strange about the early fall. It’s a comfort leaving me without a care. I remain, but everything around me hears the call. And tonight, I feel a change in the air.”— From a Clint Black songWhenever the calendar reads September, I begin to eagerly look forward to fall.I know the weather…
By BOB TRIBBLETrib Publications, Inc.Most observers feel that House Bill 218, that was defeated in the 2005 session of the General Assembly, will raise its ugly head again when the House meets in January. Some say that Governor Sonny Perdue is in favor of the legislation and is committed to its passage.Let me tell you…