BillieJo Garcia is an avid hiker, doing most of her hiking in the mountains, and she thoroughly enjoys it, especially when a waterfall is involved. My dad has always been one to love hiking. I would spend evenings talking with him about places he’s been. I’ve always said one day I will thru-hike the Appalachian…
William Anthony Fowler, 36, of Sparta has been charged with crossing guard lines with weapons/drugs/intoxicants, tampering with evidence, possession of methamphetamine (two counts), trafficking in cocaine/marijuana/meth or illegal drugs, speeding, failure to maintain lane, and possession of marijuana – less than an ounce after a traffic stop early last Thursday morning. The methamphetamine Mr. Fowler…
We all hear about food and fuel prices going up. The following are two recipes that will show you how to tame that food budget and also save on buying fuel and driving in this heat. How ‘bout homemade pizza? Instead of running to any of our local pizza places, you can make one anytime.…
Jessie Richard Ogletree, Jr., age 66, of Eatonton, passed away Sunday, June 19, 2022, at Putnam General Hospital in Eatonton. Jessie Ogletree was born on January 24, 1956 to Sally Clyde Moore and the late Jessie Richard Ogletree, Sr. in Thomaston, Ga. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sisters,…
The Jasper County School Board in meetings the last two Tuesdays have made several purchases, approved personnel moves and heard an extensive field trip proposal from a teacher at Washington Park. The members also reviewed and approved financial reports, insurance, fund raisers and field trips, as well as hearing a tribunal appeal. The board of…
Jasper Superior Court’s motion day criminal session held June 14 resulted in the following sentences being handed down by Judge Terry Massey. Nicholas F. Epps, sentenced to 10 years with the first two years in confinement for three counts of theft by taking, aggravated assault, burglary in the second degree, and possession of firearm by…
Any animal lover knows that pets come in all shapes and sizes and are appreciated as such. Lord knows I have had my share of pets since childhood and they weren’t always the norm. After receiving an email about a couple’s pet pig being slaughtered for “no good reason,” I was compelled to write about…
Mike Collins won Jasper County handily on his way to winning the Republican nomination for the District 10 House of Representatives post, defeating Vernon Jones here by a tally of 800-235. The Democratic nominee here was not as lopsided, but Tabitha Johnson-Green edged out Jessica Allison Fore, 106-62. Likewise, Ms. Johnson-Greene won the district. For…
I am back on my tennis kick, again. What can I say, I am a fan and with good reason. With Covid-19 restrictions subsiding, tennis looks to be getting back into full swing as the Queen’s All White (as in apparel) Club of Wimbledon approaches. The big news for the upcoming major event announced last…
St. Luke 18:1—Men ought to always pray and not be faint. Proverbs 15:31, 31 says if you (me) profit from constructive criticism, you (me) will be elected to the wise men’s hall of fame. {But to reject criticism is to harm yourself and your own best interests.] II Peter 4:14 says If you (me) are…