We are now moving toward two months of “shelter-in-place” social distancing standards in our community. Though the governor of Georgia has started to lift some of the lock-down, many people do not yet feel comfortable enough to venture far from what the last weeks have held. As we live through this experience together, what can…
While nothing is official there remains a possibility spring sports could begin again for the Georgia Independent Schools Association (GISA). Piedmont Academy is a member of the GISA and is awaiting word from officials on when, and if, spring sports for 2020 will be back. For the spring sports season Piedmont competes in baseball, track,…
SENIOR BRITTNEY TOWNSEND “We moved here in November of my eighth grade. I was getting bullied at my school in Newton County and my grades were up and down. I wasn’t focused and was always getting in trouble,” Brittney Townsend shared. Her cousin had just moved to Monticello to go to Jasper County Schools and…
COLLEGE FRESHMAN KERI ROACH Jasper County High School Class of 2019 valedictorian Keri Roach is home from Augusta University and completing distance learning. Keri’s account of the experience thus far is as follows: My first year at Augusta University quickly changed with the spread of the Coronavirus. This virus seemed so far from impacting my…
A. SCROGGS, J. BYRD, J. MOORE (L-R) Seniors in the Jasper County Charter School System were recognized Tuesday and Wednesday of this week as school officials visited each home to put a sign in the yards where the seniors live. The signs will likely remain until graduation, at least, which is now set for Friday,…
With everything going on in the world right now, many people are looking for ways to make some additional income from the comfort of their own living rooms. Unfortunately, many of these people may not know where to start. Check out this guide on how to make money from home to get a grasp on…
Academic labs are vital to improving the wellbeing of society by conducting groundbreaking research. In fact, the demand for such labs and research has grown along with population growth throughout the nation. This means more academic labs are popping up or old labs are getting revamps to improve their technology. If your lab is getting…
Makers contemplating using metal to build machines or to create sculptures and decorative items may wonder, “What is sheet metal and how is it used?” Sheet metal is metal formed into flat pieces or coils of 6 millimeters (one quarter of an inch) or less. Anything thicker than that is plate metal, and very thin…
House flipping can be one of the most rewarding practices in the industry. However, for those just starting out, this process can be costly, time-consuming, and even confusing if you don’t have a solid understanding of the housing market. The act of house flipping doesn’t just deal with the construction and upgrading of an older…
Your workplace is where you invest your time, create innovative programs and products, and earn your living. That said, there are clear health risks associated with working. Working in a hard-labor job or a chaotic environment particularly compromises health outcomes. Here are three important examples of how working conditions affect worker health. Noise Damages Hearing…