“Remember those who served before, Remember those who are no more, Remember those who serve today, Remember them all on Memorial Day”. Emily TomaBeyond the picnics, fireworks and mattress sales on Memorial Day, most families have had a member of their family that served, is serving or who sacrificed their life for us.So many lives…
Our local high school seniors have taken their final steps in earning their diplomas and are now looking to the next stage of their lives. Graduating from high school is certainly a milestone for any young person and for those in the Class of 2017 this is no exception. In looking at pictures on Facebook,…
Internet connectivity has disconnected our communities. Contradictory—I know. But, as cities and counties in metro Atlanta and other metro areas enjoy high-speed internet, and can even choose between numerous providers, our rural communities either completely lack access or find a lack of choices and high prices. The impact of this disparity is startling. In a…
Do you have a child who is entering pre-kindergarten or is pre-kindergarten age that may be an advanced student? Jasper County Primary (JCPS) will accept up to three students for this “move on when ready” program for Pre-K age students. They will be able to start kindergarten early. Students will take three assessments that kindergarten…
Forty-two students from Washington Park Elementary School recently returned from a three day trip to the new 4-H center at Jekyll Island. These students enjoyed many classes during their visit including shark dissection, marsh ecology, maritime forest development, beach ecology, sein net fishing, mermaids and manatees, dock studies, and more. The students also enjoyed a…
Last Tuesday, Piedmont Academy held its kindergarten commencement ceremony in the Cougar gym. The “Kinder Cougars” graduation opened with an invocation by Headmaster Tony Tanner and the pledge of allegiance led by Bella Brimberry and Nicholas Chapko. The graduating class performed songs and recited bible verses. The classmates spoke about what they wanted to do…
High school seniors were not the only class to graduate during the final week of classes at Jasper County Charter Schools, the eighth grade class at the middle school held graduation ceremonies as well. Jace DeGarmo, JCHS senior class valedictorian, spoke to the students encouraging them to set and reach goals as they journey through…
Piedmont Academy recognized the 2017 graduating seniors who received special awards during a ceremony last week. The recipients of those awards include the following: Dual Enrollment (DE) PreCalculus—highest to Madison Burnham, and second highest to Tyler Mills. DE Calculus—Highest to Ashley Johnston and second highest to Morgan Johnston and Madison Burnham. Personal Finance—Highest to Grace…
Two persons were arrested and charged with criminal attempt to commit a felony and violation of computer pornography and child exploitation prevention act Monday. Ryan Patrick Orourke, 24, of Duluth faces those charges as does Omid Kamali, 28, of Roswell who also is charged with prostitution. They were arrested Monday evening by officers with the…
Judge Amanda Petty presided over last week’s session of Jasper Superior Court which included the criminal trial calendar. Christian Alexander Boland was sentenced to 90 days in Jasper County jail which was suspended upon entry into a probation detention center for 180 days for aggravated assault. The sentence also includes 20 years of probation. Anthony…