There are multiple reasons why the 2022 election in Georgia is going to be fascinating to watch.First, the election this past year changed the dynamics of politics in our state, at least temporarily.Democrats captured both U.S. Senate seats and, in the process, tipped the power of balance for the entire country. It was a historic…
Jim Strength, assistant principal at Jasper County High School, has been named principal of that facility effective July 1, when current Principal Buddy Cain retires. The other assistant principal, Alicia Moore, is retiring. In addition, Washington Park Principal Susan Stone is transferring to the central office where she will be Director of Federal Programs/Student Support…
The Jasper County Commission met for a work session and called meeting Monday, naming Charles Forsythe to be the fifth member of the Public Facilities Board, and learning more about the Central Georgia EMC broadband initiative. The commissioners met first for a work session to hear from Herschel Arant with EMC and to discuss littering…
Because of his membership in the Medical Association of Georgia, Medical Reserve Corps (MAG/MRC), Steven Bernard of Madison was inducted and received orders into the Georgia State Defense Force and received his commission as a Warrant Officer One for the Covid19 Task Force. Mr. Bernard is a full time firefighter for Jasper County, and also…
The Piedmont Academy tennis teams have returned to action but not before plenty of rain and match rescheduling. Representing the Lady Cougars this spring are seniors Rebekah Hicks and Taylor Smith and juniors Piper Potts, MaLynne Webb, Fleming Sealy, Raleigh Loftin and Hannah Tyler. The boys roster includes seniors Banks Benton and Beau Bradley and…
The 17 and under Jasper County Ducks basketball travel team, which is led by a local group of coaches, defeated the Quiet Storm 60-55 in the Georgia Cup championship title game last weekend held at the Suwanee Sports Academy. The Ducks took the early lead as turnovers hampered the Quiet Storm. The Ducks took a…
It was a tough two-game stretch in region play for the Jasper County-Monticello High School varsity baseball team. The Canes fell to Dodge County 8-4 on the road Tuesday. Baylor Edge did an outstanding job on the pitcher’s mound, coach Brady McMichael said. “We had one bad inning in which Dodge County scored five runs,”…
The Piedmont Academy baseball team ushered in the region schedule with a convincing 15-0 road win against Windsor Academy on Tuesday afternoon. Senior Cameron Mobley earned the win going all three innings and striking out eight. Mobley also contributed at the plate with a triple and another single. “It is nice to get a win…
The Jasper County Middle School soccer teams took on Loganville Middle School for their last home games. It was also eighth grade recognition night last Thursday. The Lady Canes fell short 5-1, but not before a breakaway goal by Hailey Roper. Colbie Ramsey helped lead the defense while Addison Jones and Madelyn Taylor had several…
Lonnie Wood “Bubba” Pope, Jr., age 57, passed away Sunday, March 14, 2021, at his residence after an extended illness surrounded by his family and friends. Bubba Pope was born in Eatonton on January 23, 1964 to Lonnie Wood Pope, Sr. and the late Barbara Jean Franklin Pope. He was a lifelong resident of Jasper…