The Piedmont Academy football team saw what appeared to be a sure win turn into a disappointing loss Friday night at Cougar Field.Leading 15-0 after the third quarter, the Cougars saw visiting Fullington rally for 16 points in the final four minutes to earn a 16-15 upset and take control of the race for the…
This weekend’s games will be the first played under the GHSA’s newly adopted “mercy rule.” In a plan approved by the organization Monday night, if a team is losing by 30 or more points after halftime, the trailing coach may elect to play the second half with a running clock that stops only for timeouts,…
The Monticello Hurricanes suffered a tough 38-12 defeat to region opponent Washington-Wilkes in Washington last Friday.Many fans made the trip to the eastern side of the state to see a game riddled with questionable calls and turnovers, both of which haunted Monticello throughout the game.On the first play from scrimmage Monticello fumbled the snap and…
Funeral services for Dennis Jackson of Monticello were held Monday at St. John C.M.E. Church with burial in South View Cemetery. The Rev. Bobby J. Hall, Sr. officiated.He died October 9.Mr. Jackson was born April 30, 1913 in Jasper County as the fourth of five children to the late Columbus Jackson and Cora Standifer. He…
An exhibit of works by artist Ginny Ruffner will be on display at the University of Georgia Art Museum in Athens through January 4, 2004.Ms. Ruffner is the daughter of Alton and Carolyn Martin of Fort Mill, S.C., originally of Shady Dale. She is the great niece of Kathryn and Louis Benton and Bennie and…
Harold Sammy Larman, 75, died Thursday, Oct. 9, at his home.Mr. Larman was born in Greene County. He lived in Putnam County before moving to Jasper County about 40 years ago. His parents were the late William Jennings Bryant Larman and Nellie Williams Larman. He owned and operated a dairy farm. Mr. Larman attended Shiloh…
In the garden, Autumn is, indeed the crowing gloryof the year, bringing us the fruition of monthsof thought and care and toil. And at no season,safe perhaps in Daffodil time, do we get such superb colour effects as from August toNovember.BY: Rose G. KingsleyTHOUGHTSThe Joy of life lies in the work of today and in…
The Piedmont Academy junior varsity football team earned another win last Thursday as the Cougars defeated Monroe Academy 27-0.Piedmont took control of the contest immediately and held a 27-0 halftime lead. Coach Chip Champion used the game as an opportunity to get all of his players plenty of work.“Our defense played very strong,” Champion said.…
The Piedmont Academy varsity softball team finished the 2003 season on a positive note, finishing fourth at the state tournament last Saturday in Thompson.The Lady Cougars improved throughout the season and battled in four games at the state tournament before being eliminated.“I think we were one of the most improved teams as the season progressed,”…