In the land of physics, engineering, and machining, there’s a dictionary full of technical-sounding words and terms that confuse and confound most. Pneumatics is one of these words—it sounds very official and very impressive, but it’s not too complex. Pneumatics focuses on the mechanical properties of gases. It is a branch of engineering that makes…
Hoping all of you made it safely through the storm last week, rain, rain, rain, and wind. The Ocmulgee River was angry and lashing the banks, nearly making it to Jackson Lake Road. Many reports of flooded roads and washouts. Jackson Lake takes the brunt of water from five rivers and many creeks that flow…
Certainly any political process has its flaws. The reason is simple really: humans are involved and no human is perfect. Even taking that line of thought into account what took place last week in Iowa may very well take the cake. The inability to count the vote totals borders on the insane. In the year…
I know people have wildly different opinions on stuff— as in, furniture, clothes, utensils, etc. Some people like everything brand new, shiny, from a box. Others—like me —prefer to give stuff a second life. In other words, I love hand-me-downs. Now, I’m not saying that I’m willing to pick up a couch or mattress off…
Greetings from your state Capitol! Monday, February 3, we gathered under the Gold Dome for our fourth week of the 2020 legislative session. Last week brought many committee meetings and much discussion regarding issues of importance. We also convened on the House floor for three days, where we passed several measures, including an adjournment resolution…
Jasper County High School (JCHS) students competed in the Regional Science and Engineering Fair on February 7 at Georgia College. JCHS Science Fair awards included 14 first place projects, 12 second place projects, and nine third place projects with all entered earning a placement. In total, 15 projects qualified to compete at the State Science…
With the region tournament on the horizon the Piedmont Academy varsity boys basketball team earned needed region victories against LaGrange Academy and St. George on the road last week to close out the regular season. The Cougars posted a 61-52 win against LaGrange Academy behind an 18-point performance by Ryan Holder. Tate Marks added 13…
CARL CANSINO Carl Cansino has announced his candidacy for District Attorney for the Ocmulgee Judicial Circuit. Mr. Cansino resides in Milledgeville, and has been practicing law for nearly 25 years. He was hired by Fred Bright in 1998 as an Assistant District Attorney. In 2004 he entered private practice, and January of this year will…
PAT WOMACK WHITMAN Pat Womack Whitman was given a surprise 80th birthday party recently at her church, Adgateville Baptist Church, and granddaughter Candice said if she’d had her address book there would have been more people invited. Mrs. Whitman says she doesn’t think the church would have held them all. Pat Whitman enjoys life, and…
Trent Coots Takes State Wrestling Title For the second year in a row Trent Coots stood above all of his competition for the Piedmont Academy wrestling team. Coots earned another GISA state wrestling title this week winning the 132-pound division in Americus. The Mat Cougar standout lost one match in the state sectionals but went…