Kevin William Harvey, age 46, of Atlanta, passed away Monday, Dec. 14, 2020, at the Select Specialty Hospital Regency Hospital in East Point.Kevin Harvey was born in East Point to William Brown “Bill” Harvey and the late Bonnetta Faye Brock Harvey. He received his bachelor’s degree from the University of Georgia. Before his disability, Kevin…
A celebration of life for Gerald Rashad Brown, 35, who passed away on December 6, 2020, was held Saturday, Dec. 12, at South View Cemetery in Monticello. Rev. Ricky Hammond was eulogist. Mr. Brown was the husband of Que’Aira Jeffries; they shared 15 years of partnership and seven years of marriage. Mr. Brown was born…
Early voting for the January 5 U.S. Senate run-off election began Monday, and 544 people voted in person in Jasper County during the first two days of early voting. In addition, 1,300 absentee ballots have been sent, with most expected to be returned, said Chief Registrar Carole Norris. Meanwhile, qualifying for the District 1 County…
It’s official…I am the mother of a teenager and there’s no turning back! My firstborn has reached the all mighty ‘13.” It’s cathartic because for years I have been reminding my dear Robyn and Jacob that Jesus Christ began his prophetic journey at age 13 leaving his earthly parents, Mary and Joseph, behind and that…
Just a heads up for you, on December 21st, 2020, Winter Solstice will begin and we can see a very rare sight in our sky. For the first time since March 4th, 1226, the planets Saturn and Jupiter will align and appear closer to us Earth dwellers. Rice University astrologist, Patrick Hartigan, says, “They will…
As intriguing as the 2020 election was, things have the potential to be just as interesting in our state for 2022. The reason is simple: a Civil War has erupted among Republicans in Georgia and the rift could end up being as nasty as anything we have witnessed for decades. As anyone who follows politics…
The first region game of the season turned out to be a tough one for the Jasper County-Monticello High School varsity girls basketball team. The Lady Hurricanes (0-3 overall, 0-1 in region) were defeated at home Tuesday by Lamar County 53-11. It was a true learning experience for Lady Canes who is in a season…
The success on the football field in 2020 has led to postseason recognition for Piedmont Academy players. Seniors Chris Pittman and Jackson Welch were both selected for the GISA All-Star football game. The game itself will not be played due to COVID-19, officials with the GISA decided. “We were glad to see them selected but…
It has been so far, so good for the Piedmont Academy varsity girls basketball team. Coach Michael Wilson’s Lady Cougars have raced out to a 3-0 start and have been impressive in each outing. The most recent victory came in the region opener at home on Saturday in a 54-14 win against Oak Mountain. Previously,…
The Piedmont Academy varsity boys basketball team has started the new season on a positive note. The Cougars (2-0 overall, 1-0 in region play) had little preparation time before their first game but did not allow that fact to hamper their efforts. Piedmont defeated Central Georgia Arts 69-42 before opening region play with an impressive…