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STARs To Be Honored At Breakfast January 31

By superadmin | January 16, 2020 |

MARI JABLONSKI, CHRISTIE McALUM Mari Jablonski was named STAR (Student-Teacher Achievement Recognition) Student for Jasper County High School (JCHS), and chose Christie McAlum as her STAR teacher. Meanwhile, Emily Mills was named STAR student for Piedmont Academy, and she chose Mrs. Angie Marks as her STAR teacher.They will be honored at a breakfast on Friday,…

Man Suffers With PTSD; Needs Help

By superadmin | January 16, 2020 |

BOBBY AND TASHA MITCHELL After a failed attempt to kill himself, and several other cries for help, Bobby Mitchell finally found a diagnosis and is receiving the help he needs. But his journey has been a tough one, and he has a long way to go. Bobby prefers to sit in his room all day…

The Top Safety Concerns in the Manufacturing Industry

By superadmin | January 16, 2020 |

Heavy-duty industrial equipment is necessary to get certain manufacturing jobs done, but it poses unique risks for the workers interacting with the machines each day. It’s important to take precautions to keep them and others safe, but there are so many pitfalls to maintaining a safe environment. To better prepare your facilities, here are the…

Should You Ever Buy Rustproofing for Your Car?

By superadmin | January 16, 2020 |

If you’ve ever made it into the business office of a car dealership to complete the purchase of a new car, you’ve probably been on the receiving end of hard-sell tactics to get you to spend hundreds, and maybe even thousands on “undercoating” or “rustproofing,” or even a newfangled electrical device that is supposed to…

A Day in the Life of a Construction Manager

By superadmin | January 16, 2020 |

The Main Types of Commercial First Aid Kits

By superadmin | January 16, 2020 |

First aid is a necessity for many health emergencies. Accidents and injuries can occur whether you’re in your home kitchen or at the office. As such, it’s important that you always have the proper medical tools to treat any injuries you may sustain. All first aid kits may appear to be the same, but they…

Office Essentials Checklist: What You Need

By superadmin | January 16, 2020 |

The changing landscape of the business world and how we work increasingly influences the offices in which we operate. Increasing technology usage changes how we communicate with our coworkers and with our customers. The use of paper for communications, billing, and marketing decreases year after year, making the traditional tools one might find in an…

Louis Wayne Allen

By superadmin | January 16, 2020 |

Louis Wayne Allen, of Covington, passed away unexpectedly at the age of 70. He leaves behind his wife and best friend of 46 years, Gayle Pittard Allen, six children, and 14 grandchildren. Wayne Allen was born in Porterdale, Ga. to the late Harold Louis Allen and Loraine Waits Allen. He owned and operated Kaci Boiler…

Types of Construction Equipment to Use for Your Project

By superadmin | January 16, 2020 |

Construction is an important industry for erecting new buildings and infrastructure. It needs project managers, construction managers, architects, machine operators, and workers to make up an efficient team. There’s a lot to know with running a construction project, such as zoning requirements, environmental impact, scheduling, budgeting, on-site safety, building materials, logistics, and potential delays or…

Bruce Henry Is Commission Chairman

By superadmin | January 9, 2020 |

Bruce Henry was named 2020 chairman of the Jasper County Commission, and Gerald Stunkel is vice-chairman. The vote came at Monday’s meeting…the first one of the new year, as each year in January the commission elects a chair. The vote was a little contentious. Initially, District 3 Commissioner Don Jernigan nominated District 1 Commissioner Carl…