Success in the state playoffs is nothing unusual for the Piedmont Academy baseball program in recent years.The Cougars are hoping to return to their state championship form in 2021 in GISA Class AA after falling short in the semifinals in 2019. COVID-19 caused the postseason not to be played last spring.Piedmont (13-5 overall, 6-0 in…
Piedmont Academy’s track athletes had the chance to compete on the state’s big stage last week. Several Cougars and Lady Cougars took part in the GISA Class AA state track meet in Locust Grove and had record-setting performances. Marissa Holder represented the Piedmont girls and finished ninth in the shot put (28-4.5), tenth in the…
It was a successful start to the state playoffs for the Jasper County-Monticello High School baseball team but the end result would not go in favor of the Diamond Canes. Jasper County-Monticello fell to Jeff Davis High School on the road last week as the GHSA Class AA state playoffs began. The Canes won the…
After an hour and a half handling county business Monday evening, the commissioners turned their attention to the proposed 2022 budget. They reviewed revenues in a recent work session, and Monday began examining individual budgets. One place that budget requests went up significantly was the courts. County Manager Mike Benton explained why Superior Court was…
Senior parents, grandparents, aunts, uncles, hurry in to The Monticello News to be sure your special senior is saluted in The Monticello News senior section planned for Thursday, May 27. Graduation ceremonies for Jasper County High School are set for Friday, May 28, and Piedmont Academy will hold commencement on Saturday, May 29. Discounts for…
JULIA ALDRIDGE (L), CHRISTIE McALUM Julia Aldridge has been named STAR student at Jasper County High School, and selected math teacher Christie McAlum as her STAR teacher. Meanwhile, Davin Waldrop was chosen STAR student at Piedmont Academy, and he selected Angie Marks as his STAR teacher. STAR students are those who scored the highest on…
The Jasper County Commissioners met for more than three hours Monday, with the first part of the meeting serving as the May business meeting, during which much action was taken, and the last hour and half was a budget discussion. During the regular meeting, commissioners approved some $900,000 to Central Georgia Electric Membership Corporation (CGEMC)…
Charlie LeNorris Gude, Jr. was granted his heavenly wings on April 20, 2021. His final days were surrounded by his family with whom he loved and cherished dearly. A celebration of life service was held Monday, April 26 from the graveside at South View Cemetery, 1000 South View Street, Monticello. Rev. Morris Smith officiated. Charlie…
The Monticello City Council held a work session Tuesday evening for a discussion of electric rates with information provided by two speakers with Electric Cities of Georgia (ECG). Monticello purchases its power from the Municipal Electric Authority of Georgia (MEAG), and John Giles with ECG explained the difference between MEAG, the power producer, and ECG…
Laura Thompson, current Assistant Principal at Washington Park Elementary School, has been named the new Principal of the school effective July 1, 2021, announced Jasper County Schools Superintendent Kenny Garland. She will replace Dr. Susan Stone who will be moving to Central Services for the upcoming school year. Ms. Thompson has served the Jasper County…