For all the unfortunate events the pandemic has spurned, its effect on Atlanta professional sports teams has been good—well with the exception of maybe the Falcons.The Atlanta Hawks played well into the post-season this past year with the young squad on the verge of the NBA finals. Their efforts earlier this year have fans eagerly…
The Piedmont Academy football team continued to battle last Friday night even after falling behind early to a powerful Brentwood team. In the end, the Cougars (6-3, 0-1) fell 55-29 despite some impressive offensive numbers by several players. Trailing 35-22 at halftime, Piedmont took the second half kickoff and marched into scoring territory before turning…
Danny E. Stephens, age 71, of Monticello passed away Friday, October 15, 2021. He was born April 27, 1950 in Marietta to Malvin E. and Holly J. Stephens who have preceded him in death. Danny grew up in Marietta and graduated from Sprayberry High School. He was in the construction business and built homes all…
Betty Jo Banks McClendon, age 81, of Monticello, passed away Saturday, Oct. 16, 2021, at Piedmont Newton Hospital in Covington. Betty McClendon was born in Covington to the late James and Hilda Inez Newby Banks. She was a lifelong resident of Jasper County. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her…
Jimmy Larry Griffith, age 75, of Mansfield, passed away Monday, Oct. 18, 2021, at Piedmont Walton Hospital in Monroe. Jimmy Griffith was born in Monroe to the late Robert Leon Griffith and Grace “George” Starnes Griffith. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Melinda Gail Lynn Griffith; son, Chris…
John Augustus “Sonny” Lane, 90, passed away peacefully October 19, 2021. A celebration of his life will be held at Highland Hills Baptist Church on Sunday, Oct. 24, 2021; at 2 p.m. Dr. Scott Nash will officiate. Family will greet friends following the church service in the Great Room. John was born in Monticello on…
Ted Goolsby, the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Jim Goolsby, was born August 28, 1941 in Monticello. He was the last of seven children. He departed this life October 6, 2021 in Jonesboro. A service was held in the chapel of Smith and Sons Funeral Home on October 13. Rev. Jerry Williams officiated.…
Retasha Nicole Seaborn, 34, of Atlanta, is currently in the Newton County Jail and is facing charges in Jasper County after an incident last Thursday. Ms. Seaborn was visiting her father on Glenview Loop when she became agitated, and law enforcement was called. Ms. Seaborn left the residence on foot, and wound up at Venture…