My family and I were in Texas for Christmas one year when our boys were younger. One of our neighbors contacted us that we had an issue at our house. A deer had been struck by a car and was lying right in the entrance to our driveway. That would not have been a big…
The countdown to the Iowa caucus, the first contest of the 2020 presidential race, has now moved under 100 days. The race for the Democratic nomination is still very much contested. At this point it would not be completely surprising for someone other than front runner Joe Biden to win the Iowa caucus. On the…
The Jasper County Charter System has received the results of its College and Career Ready Performance Index (CCRPI), which showed the district overall score of 74.9 demonstrated a 3.7 increase form the 2018 results. The system exceeded the overall state average reported in the Georgia statewide accountability model. The CCRPI is Georgia’s statewide accountability measurement…
On a wet field and with dedicated fans in the stands, the Hurricanes lost at home 35-18 to Elbert County on Friday night. The Hurricanes started the game with a kick off to Elbert County. Three minutes later Elbert scored the first touchdown of the game with a 25 yard rushing touchdown. A good point…
Football will continue for the 2019 Jasper County Recreation Department (JCRD) 7-8 Gray Canes. The undefeated squad remains so after a 32-6 defeat of the Greene County team Tuesday evening in the rain. JCRD Director Roger Minter was excited to announce the victory and the impending trip to the championship game for the young squad.…
Piedmont Academy’s football team may be playing its best football at the right time. The Cougars won for the second time in as many weeks last Friday with a 40-0 victory against visiting Central Christian. Once again several players had standout performances for coach Will Johnson’s team. The game did not start as well for…
Jake Pope was a lifelong resident of Jasper County born in the Glades. He and his family moved to his favorite place called “Popeville” when he was three years old in 1935. He loved his pastures there, and hunting and fishing were his greatest pastimes. He took great joy in teaching his grandchildren and great-grandchildren…
A celebration of life for Lamar Ward, who died October 16, 2019, was held Saturday, oct. 19, at the chapel of Smith and Sons Funeral Home in Monticello. Rev. Deck Jackson officiated; burial was in South View Cemetery. Mr. Ward was born August 21, 1960, to Brown Clemons and Virginia Ward, both of whom are…
First impressions are everything, and this motto can apply to businesses in any industry. People go to restaurants to take a breath and enjoy good food, and if this experience is less than stellar, they may not feel inclined to return. Your patrons should feel like family from their first visit. To help you achieve…