In just a few days we will officially enter 2017.That number seems odd when you describe it by attaching the current year with it. In many ways it doesn’t seem possible we have reached this point.A new year means different things to different people I suppose.For the college football fan, it has meant an overdose…
During the December meeting of the Jasper County Board of Education Dr. Kristie Brooks, Director of Student Services spoke to the board about the FY16 College and Career Ready Performance Index (CCRPI) test scores for the system. These numbers are aimed at showing how students are growing compared to the year before, according to Dr.…
Jasper County High School (JCHS) independent Biotech research student Jessica Moore participated in “What is a Lichen” training at Charlie Elliott Wildlife Center. Sean Beeching, a volunteer with the Georgia Nature Conservancy, and Jody Rice, with the Wildlife Research Department, led the training which covered lichen identification techniques, collection protocols, and lichens as bioindicators. Miss…
Betty Brandon Maxey passed away on December 13, 2016 at St. Mary’s Good Samaritan Hospital in Greensboro. She was born on May 3, 1935 to the late Johnny and Euna Tillman Brandon of Hillsboro. She attended Monticello High School in Monticello, GA. After graduating, she worked for Southern Bell/AT&T for 30 years. She also retired…
Albert Lee Pennamon was born April 20, 1948 in Jasper County to the late Willie Lee Pennamon Sr., and Daisy Mae Pennamon. He departed this life on earth on December 15, 2016. A celebration of life for Mr. Pennamon will be held Friday, Dec. 23, 2016 at 1 p.m. at St. James A.M.E. Church, 514…
Christmas, one of the holiest days of the year, is almost here. Between Christmas and Easter, it has always been a toss-up over the centuries as to which day is the most important. I tend to think they are equally as important as the other. Both are important to the faith of Christians. You can’t…
Do you remember when you first sat in Santa’s lap and whispered your Christmas list to him? Did you believe? Do you still want to believe? You betcha. Wouldn’t that make your Christmas morning special? This past Saturday, I got to be Santa’s helper and hear some of those kids lists. Most of the kids…
The following is my annual Christmas column, first written several years ago. It remains a favorite of mine so I like to share it with readers each year with a few minor updates. I trust this Christmas will be filled with blessings for you and yours and that the new year is the best yet…
Piedmont Academy’s varsity basketball teams wrapped up the first portion of their 2016-2017 schedule last Saturday and now have several days off before returning to the court in January. The Cougars and Lady Cougars traveled to McDonough to face Creekside with both teams facing tough opponents. The Piedmont girls fell 37-25 despite eight points from…
The boys’ varsity Hurricane squad will wrap up action in the Henry Holiday tournament this week as the Lady Hurricanes prepare for the Mary Persons Holiday tournament next week. The boys’ squad rebounded last weekend with wins over Elbert and Spalding counties after losses the previous week to Banks and Jones counties. In their second…