Today marks my 10 year anniversary writing “Hello, Monticello.” I started at age 61, thanks to Kathy Mudd. It was a long time coming starting when I began writing for self-amusement when I was 10 years old in my hometown, Lucy, Tenn. In the 10th grade, thanks to Mrs. Dobias, my English teacher and also…
The further along in school I progressed, the more relevant the classwork became to the learning process. Early on in school, and even through high school in too many cases, the assigned work seemed like busywork to keep us occupied rather than productive for learning. The more schooling I had the more frustrating busywork became.…
One of our country’s best traditions has returned for another year. High school football on Friday nights is as much a sports tradition as the World Series or the Super Bowl to some. Its impact means so much to communities across America in towns large and small. In this my 31st season covering high school…
The Jasper County School Board met for its monthly work sessionon August 6, and will have its regular business meeting next Tuesday, Aug. 20, at 6 p.m. at the Board Office. Much of what was discussed in the work session will be acted on next week. However, some personnel action was taken at the work…
Last Friday, the Jackson Lake Association meeting was held with President Vance Burgess opening the meeting by welcoming a large crowd of homeowners at the FFA Camp off of Hwy. 36. He announced that the planned installation of the Bandalong trash trap on South River was being processed. Dekalb County has agreed to pay for…
After multiple weeks of preseason practice the Piedmont Academy football team will get a chance to line up against players from another team this Friday. The Cougars will scrimmage Fullington Academy as part of the John Hancock Academy Classic which featured several preseason contests. Piedmont will begin play Friday at 8 p.m. Last week was…
Browning Benton edged out best-friend Mack Brady for the Hunter Pope Country Club golf championship last Sunday to conclude the two-day tournament. The pair had to have a sudden death playoff on Hole #10, and Browning made par, while Mack bogeyed. Browning gave Mack credit, saying he played better, but the numbers wound up in…
Piedmont Academy’s varsity fast-pitch softball team started the 2019 season with a 5-3 home win against Georgia Force Christian last week. The Lady Cougars scored three runs in the bottom of the first inning to erase an early 1-0 deficit. Georgia FCA tied the game in the top of the third inning before Piedmont added…
The third time is the charm. The final score of Thursday’s game played in Forsyth found the Lady Hurricanes on top with a 5-4 win over Mary Persons. The Lady Canes reached base first with a single by second baseman Allie Jones in the top of the second. Pitcher Bailey Jenkins was hit by a…
Piedmont Academy will host a Wild Game Dinner & Auction on Saturday, August 24, beginning at 5:30 p.m. Individual tickets are $35 for adults, and $20 for 12 and under, and there are different ticket packages available. In addition, there are a limited number of sponsorships still available. Tickets may be purchased at the school…