It’s raining outside my office today, which got me thinking about water. We are fortunate to live in a place where water is not a scarce resource. Though Georgia has experienced severe droughts, our access to clean drinking water and water for agricultural and industrial uses has rarely been at desperate levels.Of all the water…
It turns out the higher-ups in the Georgia Democratic Party were worried too much about Matt Lieberman. The son of long-time U.S. Senator and one-time vice-presidential candidate Joe Lieberman, Matt entered the jungle primary with a good bit of fanfare. His name alone did that for him, of course. As the campaign progressed, Matt was…
Coach Will Johnson predicted his Piedmont Academy football team would face a tall challenge last Friday when the Cougars ventured to Sandersville to face Brentwood. The coach’s forecast turned true as Piedmont fell 47-7 to the War Eagles, who are the favorite of many to win the Class AA state title this fall. Brentwood was…
The Piedmont Academy softball team finished the 2020 season with another state championship and, as a result, several players have been recognized for their play this fall. Lady Cougars named to the GISA 1-AA All-Region team include Haley Ann Frank, Ava Anglin, Jayden Young, Fleming Sealy, Maddie Waddleton, Averi Camp and Emily McEwen. Frank, Anglin,…
Maybe beauty companies really do want to help us look dazzling—but they’re not exactly forthcoming about how they do it. In the United States, the cosmetics industry is so loosely regulated that the FDA has only banned 11 ingredients. The European Union has prohibited or restricted 1,400. It’s up to you to figure out which…
James Smith “Chick” Wilson, Jr., 95, passed away at his home Tuesday, Nov. 10, 2020. Funeral arrangements are pending through Jordan Funeral Home, 264 Hillsboro Street, Monticello; 706-468-6303; www.jordanfuneralhomemonticello.com. Check the funeral home website or www.themonticellonews.com for funeral arrangements.
Even though their facial options say differently, many people greatly enjoy eating sour candy. Some even believe the sourer, the better! With the way sour candy is created, there are multiple levels of how sour a candy can be. To get a better idea of some of the tastiest sour candies, take a look at…
When construction season rolls around, it can seem like there’s maintenance going on wherever you look. However, while certain times of year are better for the project itself, the planning, funding, and inspection portions of the process can take place year-round. In fact, without them, it would be impossible to maintain the infrastructure we’re familiar…
Have you ever wondered what happens to bees during the winter? Luckily for you, we’re here to provide the answer to that exact question. After conducting much research and education on bees, we’ve provided a detailed explanation of what exactly bees do during the winter months and how it differs from the other seasons. Keep…