The only theft reported to the Jasper County Sheriff’s Office (JCSO) this week was that of a firearm missing from a home in north Jasper County.No other thefts were reported in the last week, but numerous people were arrested.They, and their charges, include:•Joanna Marie Daniel, 36, Newborn—burglary (1st degree), criminal damage to property (two counts)…
I’m Fixin’ To present part 38 of Southern Justice: When B. Wendell Hormel told Patty about the security guards reporting a prowler in the back of their building and asked her if she had noticed anything unusual lately, the unlocked window and the missing hand written list of Rick Haselton’s assets immediately came to mind,…
Who has believed our Report? And to whom has the arm of Lord been revealed. For he shall grow up before Him as a tender planet, and as a root out of dry ground. He has no form or comeliness and when we see him, there is no beauty that we should desire him. He…
The most famous statue in the United States is a Lady, in fact, Lady Liberty. Designed by a Mr. Eiffel, yes, the same one who built the Eiffel Tower, and given to the United States by France to celebrate the alliance of the two countries formed during the American Revolution. Her official name is Liberty…
The recent death of Zell Miller, who held several elected offices in his career, brought back a ton of political memories, especially the 1990 governor’s race in our state. That year’s primary was very entertaining for several reasons and also memorable for me because it was the first time I was able to vote. Miller…
The Jasper County High School FFA Alumni will hold their annual Antique Tractor and Truck Pull on Saturday, April 14 at the Shady Dale Rodeo Grounds. Gates will open at 1 p.m., the tractors will begin pulling at 3 p.m., and the trucks will begin pulling at 7 p.m. At 6 p.m., the pedal tractor…
Jasper County High School Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) member Keri Roach has advanced to the National FBLA Competition after placing fourth in the state at the Georgia FBLA Conference held over the weekend in Atlanta. Miss Roach tested in the Healthcare Administration event. Others who attended the conference and competed at the state…
By Lynn Wright The Georgia Equine Rescue League (GERL) is looking for new members and/or donations to help starved and neglected horses picked up by the Georgia Department of Agriculture (GDA). The GERL pays for the hay, feed and vet care for all the horses impounded by the state. Currently, the cost for rehabilitating a…
Piedmont Academy’s 2018 tennis teams have worked to earn success during the first portion of the season. Team members for coach Allison Hildebrant include seniors Grayson Bradley, Ivy English, Anne Marie Hildebrant, Dan Respess and Caleb Vanderven, juniors Gracie Hunt and Ryn Smith, sophomore Emily Mills and freshmen Banks Benton and Beau Bradley. Piedmont began…
The trip to Perry to battle the Westfield School proved to be a successful one for the Piedmont Academy varsity soccer teams last week. The Lady Cougars earned a 3-1 win while the varsity boys took an exciting 2-1 victory. “I thought the girls played one of their best games of the year,” said coach…