Growing up I never had much vanity, at least I don’t think I did. And I don’t believe that I do now, but I have become more conscious of the changes in my appearance, especially my skin.I don’t do a lot of makeup, never have, just the bare minimum unless it’s a special outing. That’s…
April is the most non-traditional month of the year. The weather for instance, is hot, cold, tornados, wicked winds, red code affects, in all less than a week.. Birthdays of people born in April range from the extremely famous Leonardo de Vinci, artist Raphael, Wiliam Shakespere to Queen Elizabeth II. To modern actors and actresses,…
Several Jasper County High School Future Business Leader of America (FBLA) members recently attended the Georgia FBLA State Leadership Conference which was held in Atlanta. Those participating in the conference and their respective competitive events were (left to right) Rayne Paulsen, Accounting I; Cam West, Introduction to Business Procedures; Pressley Donaldson, Introduction to Business Procedures;…
Piedmont Academy’s golf team has been enjoying success on the course winning both of its recent dual matches with Rock Springs and Tattnall Square. The team also finished 10th in a strong field of 22 teams at the Stratford Academy Invitational. Coach Michael Wilson said he believes the team is rounding in form as the…
Piedmont Academy’s varsity baseball team is on spring break and is looking to use that time to regroup and recharge for the final stretch of the 2025 season. The Cougars (7-7 overall, 0-2 in region) have dropped their last three outings, including a 5-4 loss to region foe John Milledge Academy on March 27. The…
Emma Jean Banks Thompson, age 85, of Gray, passed away Friday, March 21, 2025, at Atrium Health Navicent Hospital in Macon. Jean Thompson was born on June 10, 1939, in Monroe, to the late Jimmy Lee Banks and Drue Willie Starrett Banks. She married the late Thomas Franklin “Tommy” Thompson on May 29, 1959. She…
Jewell Dean “Judy” Williamson Dills, age 83, passed away Tuesday, March 25, 2025, at Abbey Hospice in Social Circle. Judy Dills was born on May 31, 1941 to the late Glen Franklin Williamson and Nola Etta Caroline Roper Williamson. She was raised in Franklin, North Carolina and moved to Monticello in 1960. She enjoyed gardening,…
It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Peggy Anne Ellis (née Bearden), who left this world peacefully surrounded by loved ones on March 7, 2025. Peggy was born in Monticello in 1935, and moved to Orlando in 1970, where she made her home. Peggy was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and…
Wesley Berg, aged 67, of Newborn, passed away on Tuesday, March 25, 2025. He was born on March 6, 1958, in Atlanta. Mr. Berg grew up in Decatur and graduated from Shamrock High School. He was a dedicated Christian who had a passion for mission work and helping others, frequently traveling to disaster-stricken areas to…
Emma Jean Banks Thompson, age 85, of Gray, passed away Friday, March 21, 2025, at Atrium Health Navicent Hospital in Macon. Jean Thompson was born on June 10, 1939, in Monroe, to the late Jimmy Lee Banks and Drue Willie Starrett Banks. She married the late Thomas Franklin “Tommy” Thompson on May 29, 1959. She…