I am so thankful for the New Testament Scriptures. They remind us that Jesus had a high regard for children. This is interesting because children were not viewed favorably in ancient Israel. They were considered one of the lowest elements in society.Children, along with women, old men, and slaves, were viewed as physically weak burdens…
On a recent walk about with the cutest dog in the world, we noticed all the Southern Bounty that is just waiting for who ever is luckiest to get their hands on it. First, we came to a tell-tell sign of a wild muscadine vine looming overhead, a lot of its ripe, black wild grapes…
With less than two months to go before the 2018 general election race in Georgia, the battle remains close. Numerous polls have Republican Brian Kemp and Democrat Stacey Abrams in a very tight race although most political observers say Kemp is the clear favorite and unless he completely self-destructs will be the next governor of…
It was a long night for the Monticello Hurricanes as they fell short to the North Cobb Christian Eagles, 27-23. The Canes fought hard all night and were inches away from claiming the victory. The Canes defense came out strong as they forced a punt on the first drive of the game, largely thanks to…
Coach Mike Parris has been involved in many memorable games in his long coaching career but last Friday’s contest between Piedmont Academy and Westwood may have immediately vaulted near the top. The Cougars took a 15-14 victory after a late successful two-point conversion in a battle between two evenly-matched teams. The win improved Piedmont to…
Piedmont Academy’s fast-pitch softball team added two additional victories to its season total last week. The Lady Cougars needed just three innings to take care of business against LaGrange Academy in a 15-0 win on September 6. Two days later Piedmont played a pair of games at Brentwood in Sandersville. Coach Colt Spivey’s team defeated…
The Jasper County High School Lady Hurricanes varsity softball squad is 5-0 in 8-AA region competition following victories over Banks County and Social Circle within the past week. The Lady Canes are in the driver’s seat for the region with only two conference competitors remaining on the regular season schedule before the tournament begins September…
TIFFANY KEY, JIMMY THIGPEN A tie game messed up The Monticello News football contest for the second week in a row. Players have to get 12 right to have their names added to the honor roll, and when there’s a tie, that means they have to get 12 out of 14 rather than 12 out…
The 2018-2019 Piedmont Academy school year kicked off Thursday, Aug. 30 with Open House for new students 3:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. and returning families attending 4 p.m. – 6 p.m. Piedmont families enjoyed a three month long summer break with the first day of school being Tuesday, Sept. 4. Piedmont Academy started with 31…
On September 10, deputies with the Jasper County Sheriff’s Office responded to County Line Road in reference to someone finding human bones. Upon investigation, deputies found six bones that have been confirmed by a medical examiner as being human. Due to the location, age and circumstances of the remains, there is no suspicion of foul…