The Master Gardener program in Georgia is a volunteer training program designed to help University of Georgia Extension staff transfer research-based information about gardening and related subjects to the public by training home gardeners. Through this program, Extension is able to reach out and serve more citizens with educational programming and demonstrations. Master Gardener Extension…
Deputies with the Jasper County Sheriff’s Office (JCSO) investigated several thefts in Monticello last week. On June 2, a push mower was reported stolen from an address on West Greene Street in Monticello. The day before, a wallet with cash was taken from an address on Eatonton Street, also in Monticello. A Smith & Wesson…
The six seniors for the 2017 Piedmont Academy baseball team have left a stamp of success on the program which will be hard to duplicate. Mack Brady, Tyler Mills, Wyatt Galloway, Jay Sheets, Michael Edwards and Brock Carter capped their careers for the Diamond Cougars recently with the GISA Class AA state championship, the fourth…
These four young men–Baylor Garland, Aaron Copeland, Putnam Co.; Mitch Marsh, Jasper Co.; Riley Downs, Glascock Co.–represented Putnam County 4-H in the state shotgun shooting competition at Savannah recently. All of them are members of the Lake Oconee Shotgun Team. A total of 298 shooters from across Georgia were on hand to compete for this…
The Number 1 Outdoor Rodeo in the country—the Shady Dale Rodeo, again was a hit, with some saying it was the best rodeo ever. There was a large crowd both nights, and the rodeo parade and festival also attracted a number of vendors and spectators. Above left is the grand entry at the rodeo, and…
Anthony Barron “Tony” Fullerton, age 60, of Hillsboro, passed away Wednesday, May 24, 2017, at the Coliseum Medical Center in Macon. Mr. Fullerton was born in Monticello, to the late James Barron Fullerton and Edna Goolsby Fullerton. He lived in Hillsboro, and graduated from Piedmont Academy. After graduation, he served in the U. S. Air…
A celebration of life for Mrs. Dorothy Mae Ammons was held Wednesday, May 24, 2017, at Philadelphia Baptist Church in Monticello. Rev. Terry Glawson, pastor, officiated; burial was in New Damascus Baptist Church Cemetery in Jones County. Mrs. Ammons was born April 26, 1932 in Putnam County, the daughter of the late Richmond, Sr., and…
The Georgia Department of Community Affairs names pilot community for first Community Assistance Team, according to its newsletter. A new resource the department is launching this year to help Georgia communities is DCA Community Assistance Teams. Last year, Commissioner Knowles announced the formation of these teams and encouraged communities to apply to serve as pilot…
I believe firmly that our city residents like to read good news, especially the good news happening in our community. Your city council’s latest action on the 2017-2018 budget contains good news on many levels. First, the needs of our community have been met with a budget that is balanced and has no increase in…
On a hot late May afternoon in Macon, the Piedmont Academy baseball team proved once again it is the king of the mountain when it comes to GISA Class AA. The Cougars recorded a convincing 11-1 win against a solid Terrell Academy team to sweep the best-of-three series and earn another state championship trophy. The…