When talking about volleyball, Emma Silvey lets it be known she has a passion for the sport.The new Piedmont Academy volleyball coach played the sport for eight years including her freshman year in college at Pfeiffer University in North Carolina. A career ending injury to her meniscus led to surgery and began her path to…
The Jasper Hurricanes Junior Varsity boys soccer team traveled to Jackson High last week for the season opener against the Red Devils, where the Hurricanes unfortunately fell short, 8-2. Daniel Mendoza and Luis Torres both scored a goal each to help the Canes offensively. Mauricio Velasquez led the defense, and showed great strength, determination, and…
Baseball season opened last week for your Monticello Hurricanes, as noted by the sudden drop in temperature that usually accompanies such an event. The Hurricane bats got off to a cold start as well in the season opener at the Academy for Classical Education (ACE) in Macon. Falling by a score of 10-0, the Hurricanes…
The Monticello Hurricane football program continued to show success from the 2024 football season as two senior football players inked national letters of intent (NLI) to play at the next level. Seniors Demonte Greene and Jay Vinson signed their letters to further their educational and playing career on national signing day. Greene, a cornerback, signed…
The Jasper County Middle School girls and boys soccer teams competed in the Tournament of the Roses in Jones County Saturday against teams from Georgia Military and Jones County. Both teams had a good showing in the preseason tournament and placed second overall. Results for the preseason event were the girls falling 0-2 to GMC…
Piedmont Academy’s varsity girls basketball team will look for more postseason glory beginning Friday as the Lady Cougars enter the GIAA Class AAA state tournament. Coach Michael Wilson’s team begins state play at 23-5 after finishing as region runner-up in a combined District 6 for AAA/AAAA. Piedmont fell to Stratford Academy 67-55 last Friday in…
When Christian Palmer was hired as the new varsity boys basketball coach at Piedmont Academy, he knew there was plenty of work to do. The Cougars had fallen on very tough times but Palmer knew the only way to build a winner was through hard work and dedication. The first steps toward that plan were…
Randall Hoyt Adams, a devoted husband, proud United States Marine, and dedicated law enforcement officer, passed away on Thursday, Feb. 6, 2025, at the age of 73. Born on January 7, 1952, Randy lived a life filled with service, adventure, and an unwavering love for his family, the outdoors, and the water. Randy proudly served…
Paul Linton Gantt entered this world on April 18,1953 in Monticello, Ga. to Tom and Lena Gantt. He went home peacefully on February 4, 2025, at the age of 71 years young. He accepted Christ at a young age at Mount Carmel Missionary Baptist Church in Monticello. After high school, he enlisted in the United…
Solita Sullan Evans, of Monticello, passed away on February 9, following a prolonged illness. Born on February 4, 1951, in Davao City, Philippines, Solita was the fifth of 10 siblings. She pursued her studies at the University of Mindanao before earning her Bachelor’s of Nursing from San Pedro College. After gaining experience at Makati Medical…