A memorial service for Michele “Micky” Smith, 82, of Eatonton was scheduled October 29, at the Vining Ivy Hill Chapel in Eatonton, with visitation to follow.Mrs. Smith was publisher for the Eatonton Messenger, which she and her husband, Battle Smith, bought in 1956. She had worked there until about two months ago, according to reports.…
Cajun ShrimpGarlic -flavored cooking spray1 lb. Large shrimp, peeled and deveined (tails on)1 T. Cajun seasoning mix2 teaspoon paprikaSpray large nonstick skillet with garlic-flavored cooking spray and heat over medium-high heat. Add shrimp to skillet; lightly spray with cooking spray and sprinkle generously with Cajun seasoning and paprika. Cook, turning frequently 5 to 6 minutes…
For the second time in as many weeks, the Piedmont Academy football team suffered a disappointing Region 4-AA setback.The Cougars fell to the Flint River Wildcats on the road last Friday 21-8 and now must battle the remainder of the regular season for a No. 2 playoff seed. The loss dropped Piedmont to 5-3 overall…
Piedmont Academy’s slow-pitch softball days have come to an end.Beginning next fall the Lady Cougars will compete at the fast-pitch level joining a trend that has now become the norm in the GISA.In its final season of slow-pitch, Piedmont finished fourth in the state and third in the region. The Lady Cougars won 11 games…
For a long time Kenneth Andrews’ name has been at the top of the grand prize honor roll in The Monticello News football contest. That’s because the list is alphabetical, not because he’s ever won—until last week.Though the Monticello resident has picked enough winners to make the honor roll many times, the $25 weekly prize…
Some of the Georgia Bulldogs think they came out a little flat Saturday against the Southeastern Conference’s worst team. Coach Mark Richt has another theory. “Personally, I just think Vander-bilt outplayed us,” Richt said. The fourth-ranked Bulldogs trailed 2-0 at halftime before three second-half touchdown runs in a 27-8 victory over Vanderbilt, which clinched the…
The Monticello Hurricanes continued their winning ways with a sound 34-6 beating of region opponent Oglethorpe County in Monticello last Friday.Head Coach Doug Huff summed up the team’s performance on the night, “Everyone played well. Good things are going to happen anytime we move the ball on offense like we did and tackle as well…
It won’t be official until January, but it’s as certain as can be that Glenn Newsome will become the new member of the Monticello City Council.Mr. Newsome, a long-time Monticello resident who retired earlier this year as executive director of the Georgia Student Finance Commission, would be appointed to fill the seat being vacated by…