The second impeachment trial of former president Donald Trump is history and it’s time to put his four years in the White House in the rear-view mirror as well.Whether you supported Trump or thought he was the worst president in the history of our country (he wasn’t), enough is enough. A new president has taken…
One mission has been accomplished for the Piedmont Academy varsity boys basketball team. The Cougars capped a perfect regular season mark with a 68-46 road win against Windsor Academy last Friday. Piedmont finishes the regular season 15-7 overall and 8-0 in GISA Region 1-AA. Coach Will Johnson’s team received a bye in the opening round…
Piedmont Academy’s varsity girls basketball team capped a perfect regular season mark in region play and will now look to emerge from the 1-AA tournament as a number one seed for state. The Lady Cougars wrapped up the regular season Friday with a 59-25 road win against region foe Windsor Academy in Macon. Piedmont improved…
Senior Tristan Light tied for fifth place at the GHSA Class AA state wrestling meet last week in Macon. Light (220) was the lone member of the Jasper County-Monticello High School wrestling team to finish in the top six of his respective weight class. “He wrestled well and got off to a strong start,” said…
The Jasper County-Monticello High School varsity boys basketball team is going to the Class AA state tournament. That much is known. However, at this point the opponent, game date and game time are all unknown. The Canes compete in Region 3-AA which decided not to hold a postseason tournament. The top four teams from the…
Even as the House of Representatives voted to remove Georgia congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene from her committee assignments, there remains a lingering question for many about just how to deal with her. Make no mistake, Greene is not going away. This move to sanction her was led by Democrats but 11 Republicans also voted for…
Forty years have passed since I graduated from high school. That is truly hard for me to fathom. As for me, the path of my life has had many twists and turns, most of which were not a part of my original plan or dream. As for me, I have no regrets. Two scripture verses…
Three days left to get or give enough hints to get a favorite Valentine gift. According to sources, chocolate is a favorite of both women and men. An estimated 58 million pounds of chocolate are sold in the seven days leading up to February 14. This year predictors predict $8.1 billion will be spent for…
The Downtown Development Authority (DDA) has a new logo along with a new mailing address, as approved by board members during Monday’s regular meeting of the board. Board members have been working on drafting a logo for the organization for months in an effort to rebrand the authority under new representation after being somewhat defunct…
Mrs.Mary Braswell died on February 8, 2021 at the Coliseum Hospital in Macon. Arrangements are pending. Smith and Sonws Funeral Home has charge of arrangements. http://www.smithandsonsfuneralhomemonticelloga.org, 706-468-6625