The Piedmont Academy varsity softball team is entering the state tournament with some momentum.The Lady Cougars swept Thomas Jefferson last Thursday and will begin play Saturday at state winners of their last four games. Piedmont closed out the regular season with 12-7 and 9-8 wins against Thomas Jefferson.{{more}}In the first game, Heather Lewis was the…
The goals Georgia set at the beginning of the season are still reachable: a second straight Southeastern Conference championship, and perhaps a shot at the national title.At least that’s what coach Mark Richt told his team in the aftermath of its first loss.“All is not lost,” Richt said on the day after No. 7 LSU…
It was a tougher game than some might have expected, but the Piedmont Academy football team recorded a tough 26-19 win on the road against Curtis Baptist last Friday.Competing without two key starters because of injuries, the Cougars were still able to record the win and improve to 4-1 this season. The win impressed Piedmont…
The middle school Hurricanes are still without a win following a 36-14 loss to Greene County during their first and only home game last Wednesday.The ‘Canes took an early lead in the first quarter on a touchdown scored by Darius Colvard. The Tigers immediately retaliated with a touchdown on a punt return and a two-point…
Funeral services for Tyrone Scott Dennis, 38, were held September 20 at St. James A.M.E. Church with burial in South View Cemetery. The Rev. Grady Head officiated.He died September 17 at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Atlanta.Mr. Dennis was born April 17, 1965 to Willie Lee and Annie Ruth Dennis of Monticello. He joined Philadelphia Baptist…
Funeral services for John Lewis Whitlow, 84, were held Saturday at St. James A.M.E. Church with burial in South View Cemetery. Services were held in conjunction with his grandson, Tyrone Scott Dennis. The Rev. Grady Head officiated. Mr. Whitlow died September 16.Mr. Whitlow was born May 3, 1919 in Lafayette, Ala. to Buila Whitlow of…
HINTSWORKING W/ CHILI PEPPERSChili peppers add flavor, not just heat, and come in a huge variety of flavors and heat levels.Hot chilies come fresh, dried, dried and crushed, pickled or canned, and in the form of hot sauce.To get more flavor and less heat, remove the seeds and white pith from fresh chilies and the…
Monticello voters will have to name one new member to the City Council in the Nov. 4 municipal election and a second incumbent said Tuesday that he is undecided about seeking reelection.Adam McGinnis said this week he will move out of the city later this year and thus be ineligible to seek reelection to the…