Several persons filed reports of financial card fraud in the last week, with it being a very common occurrence these days. A resident on Johnny Fears Road not only had card fraud, but someone stole substantial cash, household goods, a tablet, tools, and school clothes.A generator was reported stolen from an address on Fred Smith…
Because of the continued increasing threat of COVID-19, the Shady Dale Rodeo is canceled for 2020. Normally held the first full weekend in June, it had been postponed until this weekend. However organizers determined this month that cancellation was the right route. The Shady Dale Rodeo, sanctioned by the International Professional Rodeo Association and produced…
I walked out during my lunch hour recently to view a beautiful blue sky. Here and there a few puffy white clouds passed by. As I looked closer, I saw contrails streaming behind jets far up in the atmosphere. What a God! He created this beautiful world we live in. He gave people the intellect…
Thank goodness we have the internet to help us discover new places to go (someday), to help find a hobby—everyone needs one or two—research your family or your town, buy a jigsaw puzzle and scatter the pieces on top of a table in a heavily traveled area of your home, or take an online course.…
In my columns, I usually discuss sustainability, and I previously addressed the three R’s: reduce, reuse, and recycle—with a focus on the first, to reduce. With faculty, staff and students returning to school, I would like to focus on the three W’s of public health: Wear a Mask, Wash Your Hands, and Watch Your Distance,…
In case you hadn’t noticed, the countdown is now less than 100 days until the 2020 general election. For voters in Georgia there are three big races which will have lasting impacts here and nationally. This is not to imply other races are not important. In reality, all contested races which appear on your ballot…
The JCHS School Governance Council is seeking nominations for two positions to serve a two year term. Both positions require that the candidate reside in Jasper County. The first position is for a parent member, who must have a student enrolled in Jasper County High School. The second position shall be a member of the…
The Georgia Independent Schools Association (GISA) has followed the actions of the Georgia High School Association (GHSA) in delaying the start of the 2020 football season until September 4. Piedmont Academy coach Will Johnson said since some larger GISA schools, such as John Milledge Academy, play against some GHSA opponents, the league decided to have…
Online, on the app, and in print, the 2020-2021 Georgia Hunting Seasons and Regulations Guide is available, announces the Georgia Department of Natural Resources’ Wildlife Resources Division. This guide provides important information on season dates, bag limits, hunting licenses, wildlife management areas (WMAs), quota hunts, youth opportunities and much more. View the guide (or download)…
Governor Brian Kemp (second from right) along with First Lady Marty Kemp made a quick stop in Monticello for a luncheon at the City Government Complex last Friday. Complying with COVID-19 guidelines the attendees were limited to a small group representing different community governments and businesses. Guests wore masks until time to eat, and snapped…