Hand sanitizer has become a hot commodity in 2020. Amid the COVID-19 pandemic, sanitizers have been a highly sought-after amenity to keep the virus at bay. In fact, many companies whose own product manufacturing has taken a hit during the pandemic have now begun to offer their resources to manufacture hand sanitizers. Many laboratories have also…
Theron Smith Edwards, age 89, passed away Monday, August 17, 2020, at the Coliseum Medical Center in Macon. Theron Edwards was born on March 2, 1931 to the late Homer Theron “H.T.” Edwards and Ethel Smith Edwards. He was a lifelong resident of Jasper County. He married the late Eleanor Lucretia Willis Edwards in 1957…
Every other summer, our family of six tries to take a cross country road trip to connect with old friends and family and to enjoy this country’s natural resources and amazing sites. We first thought we would cancel our summer road trip this year, but then we thought about how we could do it safely…
As long as our country has had elections there have been fringe, extremist candidates on both sides of the spectrum. It doesn’t really matter the issue or how far outside the mainstream it is, if there is a cause or movement outside of the mainstream then it has likely been represented at one time or…
Piedmont Academy’s varsity softball team added another win Tuesday afternoon and continued its quality start to the 2020 campaign. The fast-pitch Lady Cougars defeated visiting Robert Toombs 13-1 in four innings. Piedmont had 15 hits in the contest. Haley Ann Frank led the offensive attack with four hits while Marissa Holder and Jayden Young both…
Scientific and medical laboratories rely on top-notch equipment to protect their materials, run tests and experiments, and maintain a safe workspace. As such, purchasing new equipment is a big deal. Prices, specifications, availability, and other details can turn the experience into a stressful ordeal. There’s a lot to keep in mind when shopping for lab…
Marie Macie Cargile Elrod, age 98, passed away Thursday, August 6, 2020, at The Retreat Nursing Home. Marie Elrod was a lifelong resident of Jasper County. She was born on November 11, 1921 to the late Gordon Cargile and Janie Estell Digby Cargile. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her…
Virginia Mae Tollison Pendley, age 69, of Braselton, passed away at the Mountain Breeze Personal Care Home in Demorest. Virginia Pendley was born in Russellville, Ala. to the late Hoyt Tollison and Pauline Corder Tollison. In addition to her parents, step-son, William Ronald “Billy” Pendley; and brothers and sister, J. R. Tollison, Carl Tollison, Louie…
Owning and renting properties is a huge responsibility, but it can also be a rewarding career path. As with all business endeavors, being a landlord comes with its share of challenges. From property damage to collecting payments, you’ll face ups and downs with each new tenant who signs a lease with you. Fortunately, there are…