Last weekend, my sister, Debby and I headed north to visit old friends and relatives. We had a great time.We left Friday afternoon, and the first stop was Charlotte, N.C. where we visited the lady that was our next-door neighbor when we lived in Charlotte before moving to Atlanta more than 50 years ago. Audrey…
It is no secret that Georgia’s agricultural industry is key to our state’s economic wellbeing. In fact, agriculture is Georgia’s largest and oldest industry and contributes over $70 billion annually to our state economy. In fact, one in seven Georgians works in agriculture, forestry or related fields. According to USDA Georgia farmers currently operate over…
Following an eight game win streak, the varsity Lady Hurricanes’ recent softball streak has headed in the opposite direction with them losing three consecutive games by the margin of only one run. The squad fell 1-0 to Social Circle Tuesday. The only run scored was in the first inning by the Red Devils. O’Neal Sealy…
The Jasper County High School (JCHS) varsity Cross Country teams traveled to Lexington last week competing in a seven county meet hosted by Oglethorpe High School. Neither the boys nor girls were able to gain a top three team finish, but the event was highlighted for the Hurricanes three top 10 individual finishes and several…
The Monticello Hurricanes took on the Jackson Red Devils last Friday night and the Canes put in a good effort, but came away with a 35-0 loss. The captains for the game were Jay Johnson #3, Jay Fleetwood #14, Noah Faubli #15, and Glendon Graybill #71. Jackson won the toss and chose to defer, giving…
The Piedmont Academy Clay Crushing Cougar shotgun team had its second shoot of the season this past Saturday at Ocmulgee River Gun Club in Macon. A total of 10 schools competed. Throughout the day, 121 shooters fired 50 rounds of skeet and 100 rounds of sporting clays. Piedmont had six of its 13 varsity members…
Meet Jasper, the new mascot for Monticello-Jasper County Chamber of Commerce. Jasper will be making appearances throughout the year to promote the “Deer Capital of Georgia” and the annual Deer Festival. Look for Jasper at ball games, community events, local businesses and more. Would you like Jasper to make an appearance at your event? Call…
MAGEN WAGES, CLINT CURRIE This year’s contest has seen several first timers, but this week’s winner is a veteran of the football contest, playing regularly for years and having won before. Magen Wages correctly guessed the winners of all 15 games listed in last week’s contest, netting her a $25 prize from Monticello Auto Parts.…
JAMES SAMPSON IS VSU DRUM MAJOR James T. Sampson, a Jasper County High School (JCHS) Class of 2014 alumnus made his debut as a Valdosta State University (VSU) Blazin’ Brigade drum major on September 3. Mr. Sampson, a former Marching Hurricane drum major, currently attends VSU as a junior marketing major. The spirited young man…
The Jasper County School Board handled much routine business at its work session last Thursday evening and subsequent business meeting on Tuesday. During Thursday’s session they heard of the need for a new PEC (Program for Exceptional Children) teacher in kindergarten through fifth grade. Dr. Kristie Brooks explained that it would be for students with…