When we think about moving our vehicle, we usually think we have to drive it to our new destination. However, if you’re relocating across the country—or especially if you own a luxury vehicle—you may not want to put your car at risk on the road. Below, we identify three major reasons why you should ship…
Some 34 students graduated from Piedmont Academy Saturday morning, with the ceremony held in the school gymnasium. The class featured co-salutatorians—Lillie King and Gracie Hunt, and valedictorian Lawton Harris. After Deacon Robinson offered the invocation, Miss King gave her remarks, talking about overcoming obstacles. . She was followed by Miss Hunt, who reminisced on high…
It was a busy weekend at Charlie Elliott Wildlife Center (CEWC) with the dedication of the Blue Star Memorial Marker held May 17 and the second annual Keeping Georgia Wild Day on May 18. The Blue Star Memorial Star dedication ceremony was “a tribute to honor all those men and women who have served, are…
Sgt. Kendra L. Garza, United States Army, retired, will be the Grand Marshal for the Shady Dale rodeo parade scheduled for Saturday, June 8, at 3 p.m. in Shady Dale. Everyone knows Sgt. Garza as Kendra Lou. She was raised by her mother in Monticello. The middle child of three children. Kendra always knew that…
After helping the Piedmont Academy baseball team to another standout season Sam Wright is now set to continue his athlete and academic careers. The senior signed to play for Gordon College during a ceremony held Piedmont last week. Wright helped the Cougars to an undefeated region record in 2019 and was a key part of…
Jasper County Manager Mike Benton received the Local Government Administrator of the Year Award presented annually by the Northeast Georgia Regional Commission. The award was presented in Athens on Thursday, May 16. Raised in Moultrie, Mr. Benton graduated from Valdosta State University and enjoyed a 20 year career with Goldkist, Inc. In 2014, he became…
A celebration of life for Christopher De’Von Porter was to be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, May 22, 2019 at Springfield Missionary Baptist Church, 837 Hillsboro Street, Monticello, GA. Rev. Dr. Jimmy Horton, pastor/Rev. Preston Campbell, eulogist. Christopher De’Von Porter was born March 30, 1996 to the parentage of Courtney and Tina Porter. Christopher gained…
Exodus 14:15 “Then the LORD said to Moses, ‘Why are you crying out to me? Tell the Israelites to move on’.” (NIV) Anyone with a vehicle with an automatic transmission, you will see the following: P, R, N, D. Even those of you who have been utterly frustrated by the slow moving tractor that holds…
If you have been downtown lately, you will notice that a couple of houses are being torn down. For years one of the houses, a two-story house, one block off the Square, has been MeMe’s Antique Store. Built during a period of architecture known as the Victorian age, named for Queen Victoria of England who…
A suicidal man who jumped from a bridge. An elderly couple trapped in their car down a ravine. A group of teenagers at the beach partying too hard and now have a friend with a broken leg. An elderly female battling cancer who can’t eat and her husband is worried about her. A teenager at…