The Cat in the Hat visited Piedmont Academy this week to promote his event coming up this Saturday, March 4, from 10 a.m. to noon at Jasper County High School. Seuss on the Loose, a fund raiser for the Ferst Foundation in Jasper County is open to everyone and has special activities for young children.…
As our local schools enter spring, it always amazes me the amount of activities students have the opportunity to be a part of. Just looking at spring sports alone, there are numerous chances to be involved. From baseball to soccer to track to tennis to golf, our young people have the opportunity to shine in…
Greetings my friends! I am pleased to share with you the latest of important session news. On Tuesday, Feb. 21, we reconvened for the seventh week of the 2017 legislative. We completed day 24 on Friday, and we are all working to make the Crossover Day deadline which takes place this Friday! It was a…
Christy Chewning with Central Georgia Electric Membership Corporation (CGEMC) spoke to the Monticello Kiwanis Club Monday about Operation Round-Up and about solar energy. She began by saying the EMC is a not for profit corporation, meaning that all the money that it makes belongs to the members. The cooperative is 80 years old this year,…
Piedmont Academy’s varsity soccer teams will begin the 2017 season today, March 2 against Young Americans Christian on the road. Matches begin at 4 p.m. For new coach Michael Wilson, the main emphasis with the program will be receiving effort from each team member. “That’s what we can control,” the coach said. “I am excited…
The Piedmont Academy varsity boys basketball team saw its season come to an end with a 78-40 loss in the opening round of the GISA Class AA state tournament on Feb. 22. The Cougars qualified for state by earning the No. 4 seed from their region. Piedmont upset Brentwood in the region tournament after falling…
After an unprecedented run of success, the Piedmont Academy Diamond Cougars are set for a new season and hope to continue their past winning ways. Piedmont will open the 2017 schedule today, March 2 against Bethlehem Christian Academy on the road at 4 p.m. The Cougars, who have won three consecutive GISA Class AA state…
The Monticello Hurricane varsity basketball boys’ team concluded its 2016-1017 season on the road in Swainsboro last Thursday with a 68-62 loss to the Tigers. “This was a very enjoyable and rewarding season,” said Head Coach William “B.J.” Thomas said. “We lost seven players off of last season’s 21 win team and still bounced back…
Edna Marie Sutton passed away on February 7, 2017 of an unexpected illness. Marie was a loving and devoted military wife to her surviving husband, Terry Dean Sutton of 56 years. Her two daughters are Lisa Scott and Sherri Knapp. Marie also leaves behind her four loving grandchildren, Jay Scott, Kristina Little, Sara Scott and…
The Jasper County Courthouse was heavily populated last week with the Grand Jury convening for the February 2017 term, jury trial week beginning, and motion day activities throughout the week. On Monday, Feb. 13 the Grand Jury, composed of 23 individuals, reviewed 22 bills of indictments while true billing the following: Justin Bostic, indicted on…