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Cougar Statistics Listed

By superadmin | December 1, 2005 |

The 2005 football season ended with a trip to the state playoffs for the Piedmont Academy Cougars and a 6-5 overall record.Several players had standout seasons for coach Danny Camp this fall. The Cougars finished as the No. 2 seed from Region 4-AA and also earned the right to host a home playoff game.Lance Richardson…

Cougars Prepare for Wrestling Season

By superadmin | December 1, 2005 |

The Piedmont Academy wrestling team has been busy preparing for the upcoming season under the direction of veteran coach Darryl Young.The Mat Cougars are scheduled to open the season Wednesday against Valwood and Monroe Academy in a tri-match held at Windsor Academy in Macon beginning at 5:30 p.m.“We have a good mix of returning wrestlers…

Trisha Yearwood Special To Be Aired

By superadmin | November 23, 2005 |

Many Jasperites and other fans of Trisha Yearwood will want to plan to stay home or at least be home early on Friday, Dec. 2.CMT Homecoming: Trisha Yearwood is scheduled to air on CMT (Country Music Television) at 10 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 2. The show was filmed in Monticello and Jasper County to give…

Tax Assessor Gerald Bramblett Resigns

By superadmin | November 23, 2005 |

And then there was one…Currently one sole certified tax assessor remains on the Jasper County Board of Assessors. Vice chairman Gerald Bramblett followed the lead of former chairman James Harrell by also submitting his resignation last Thursday. With the chairman’s resignation submitted last Wednesday and the vice chairman’s resignation submitted the following day, Cathy Benson…

Wilma Causes Mexico Trip To Go Awry

By superadmin | November 23, 2005 |

It was a bright sunny tropical day on October 10 when Sandy Sliger, LaDonna O’Bryon and Tommye Smith of Jasper County, along with their friend Marge McNaught of Butts Co. arrived in Cancun, Mexico, to enjoy a two day weekend with Darlene Vela at her timeshare condo. But it wasn’t long after their arrival before…

First Time Winner Gets 12 Right

By superadmin | November 23, 2005 |

Since he began playing the football contest four years ago, Lawson Fulton’s only wish was to have his name listed on the honor roll. He achieved that goal and more last week by besting the rest, including his competitive brother who has previously made it to honor roll status. Mr. Fulton picked up his prize…

Forest To Be Burned

By superadmin | November 23, 2005 |

The U.S. Forest Service is planning prescribed burns on approximately 15,000 to 20,000 in Putnam, Jones, Jasper, Greene and Oglethorpe Counties. Most of the burning will take place from November through mid-April, but some summer burning may take place.Forest Service personnel will closely monitor and make sure the smoke dispersals go well, and weather will…

Commissioners Approve Re-Zoning

By superadmin | November 23, 2005 |

The Jasper County Commission approved a rezoning for Farrar Log and Lumber and heard a presentation on impact fees during their regular mid-month meeting Monday evening.Chris Anderson, planning director, presented information that he had gathered about municipalities and counties that levy impact fees. He stressed that the fees can only be used to cover infrastructure…

Cougars Fall in Opener

By superadmin | November 23, 2005 |

The Piedmont Academy basketball teams were swept in their season openers Monday night against Heritage.In the first game, the Piedmont girls fell 59-31 while the boys dropped a last second 55-53 decision.The Lady Cougars were led by Carrie Tucker who finished as both the leading scorer and rebounder for Piedmont. Tucker finished with 13 points…

Greene County Tigers Head to Dome

By superadmin | November 23, 2005 |

The Greene Co. Tigers earned themselves a trip to the Georgia Dome last Friday by defeating the Cook Hornets 27-6, led by Quarterback Josh Nesbitt who passed for 260 yards and two touchdowns, keeping their record a perfect 13-0. In what looks to be shaping up to be a classic game, they will be taking…