While state health officials learned last week that Georgia’s first flu cases of the season have been confirmed, the masses are finding out that flu vaccinations are few and far between—everywhere. And Jasper County is not excluded. With suppliers throughout the nation running low on vaccinations, health care providers are scrambling to find vaccines in…
Jasper County Board of Education members were only briefly detained for their first-of-three scheduled public hearings on a tentative property tax increase. The 2004 proposed millage rate reflects a 19.20 percent tax increase that may be levied by the school. Last week’s hearing intended for the general public netted no public with the exception of…
The Lady Hurricanes head into their first region competition against rival Putnam County with a 3-1 record while the Gentleman ‘Canes are 1-3.The Lady ‘Canes earned their most recent win Tuesday at Mary Persons defeating the Bulldogs 49-34. Traci Glawson scored 20 points; Shaquala Thurman and Angie Barron had 6 points each; Nakeeya “Nikki” Kelly,…
Wins marked the start of the basketball season for the junior varsity Hurricane squads in their opener hosting Jones County. The Lady ‘Canes, currently 1-2, beat the Greyhounds 28-15. Erica Vinson was the leading scorer with 13 points; Telisha Smith, 6; Brittany Whidby, 5; Danielle Miller and Shantavious Epps, 2 each.{{more}}The initial win was followed…
Pearley Varnel Rutherford, 78, of Shady Dale, died Monday, Dec. 8, at his residence.Funeral services will be held Wednesday, Dec. 10, at 2 p.m. at the chapel of Jordan Funeral Home.Burial will be in Providence Baptist Church Cemetery in Shady Dale, with the Rev. Bobby Sauls officiating.He was a native of Robbinsville, N.C., and he…
Funeral services for William Sincernee Snow, 81, were held Sunday, Dec. 7, at First United Methodist Church of Eatonton with burial in the Pine Grove Cemetery. Dr. Robin Lindsey officiated.He died December 5 at the Retreat Nursing Home where he was a three year resident.Mr. Snow was born April 1, 1922 in Putnam County to…
Funeral services for Robert Lee Williams were held November 28 at Sardis C.M.E. Church with burial in South View Cemetery. The Rev. Alfred Murray officiated.He died November 25 at the Retreat Nursing Home.Mr. Williams was born June 24, 1925 as the youngest child of six to the late Willie Oscar Williams and Emma Pope.All of…
Funeral services for Margaret Ann Gude Smith, 90, were held November 29 at Greenwood Baptist Church with burial in the Shady Dale Cemetery. The Rev. Jimmy Smith officiated.She died November 22.Mrs. Smith was born November 27, 1912 in Putnam County. She joined Mt. Gilead Baptist Church in 1927 and moved her membership to Greenwood Baptist…
Funeral services for Marcello “Spote” Tavares LaVaughn, 25, were held Tuesday at Springfield Baptist Church. The Rev. Jimmy Horton officiated.He died November 26 in an automobile accident.Mr. LaVaughn was born March 7, 1978 to Wylene Smith-Brown and Charles Trent LaVaughn in Covington. The 1997 graduate of Southwest Dekalb High School in Decatur was a member…
The Middle School Hurricanes began their season last Wednesday with losses in the opener at home and wins on the road.The Lady ‘Canes, coached by newcomer Amanda Jenkins, fell 38-24 to Carver in the opener. Eighth grader Jasmine Pennamon led with 14 points; Chasity Cribbs and Niasha Davis, 3 each; Brittney Standifer and Dominique Reed,…