Happy 2018 to all our citizens! This year begins with great promise and opportunity and it is an honor for our Mayor and Council to serve in the representative democracy closest to our constituents in our fair city.The 705 acre “Mine’s Lake” property, including a 58 acre reservoir and wells permitted for 800,000 gallons a…
We are having one crazy winter so far. While driving to Florida last week, we saw snow on the roadside and icy ramps. So not like our normal. Back home again, lots to be said for the comforts of your own chair, bed and eating a meal at home. We certainly appreciate home with temperatures…
Oasis: In geography, an oasis is an isolated area in a desert, typically surrounding a spring or similar water source, such as a pond or small lake. Oases also provide habitat for animals and even humans if the area is big enough. The location of oases has been of critical importance for trade and transportation…
I’m Fixin’ To present part 29 of Southern Justice: Chris Adams took his work home with him that Friday night, prepared his own dinner, worked some more, then just before midnight, he decided it was time. He changed into jeans, a dark sweatshirt and tennis shoes. His plan was to check out Hormel’s law office…
Summer, where art thou? As I opened the front door of my house early Wednesday morning of last week the brightness of the still dark setting cause me to do a double take. After I looked again I realized what the problem was: it had snowed. Snow can be a funny thing. I remember as…
More than 650 middle and high school Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) converged on Jasper County High School Monday evening for the Region 12 FBLA Conference. JCHS hosted the conference for the seventh straight year with students from more than 30 schools in nine counties participating. Ryan Nelson claimed first place in the Impromptu…
The Jasper County High School Lady Hurricanes racked up two 8AA region wins within the past week over the Oglethorpe Lady Patriots and the Banks County Lady Leopards. The Lady Canes defeated Oglethorpe 51-28 Tuesday. on the road. Madison Abbott led the scoring with 24 points and earned three rebounds, and two steals. Alicia Tripp…
Piedmont Academy’s varsity wrestling team may be small in numbers but it has enjoyed a large number of individual wins during the 2017-2018 season. The Mat Cougars have been making final preparations this week for the region tournament set for Thursday (today) at the Westfield School in Perry. Coach Kaden Miller will look to qualify…
Piedmont Academy’s varsity basketball teams faced quality opposition this past weekend and were swept by Briarwood and Windsor in region action. The Lady Cougars fell to Briarwood 38-37 on the road Saturday despite a 19-point fourth quarter. Piedmont was led by Madison McCart, who scored eight points, and Lucy Tuggle, who finished with six. The…
Janet Davis was named Citizen of the Year, and the Bank of Monticello, her employer for many years is Business of the Year. They were named at the Chamber of Commerce annual dinner meeting Tuesday at Charlie Elliott Wildlife Center. “Miss Janet” as she is known to most everyone is th epitome of a true…