Jasper County schools are hosting a Parent Forum Night on March 17 at 6:30 p.m. at the Get Ahead House, 731 Funderburg Drive, Monticello. The purpose of the meeting is to inform parents, guardians, and community stakeholders about the Positive Behavior Intervention and Support initiative in the schools. Parents will also get updated information about…
Piedmont Academy’s Middle School baseball team opened a new season with a 5-5 tie against Brentwood last week. “It was our first game of the year and it showed us where we need to emphasize more of our work and how we can benefit the kids better,” said coach Cameron Vaughn. Tate Marks was the…
The Piedmont Academy varsity track teams were scheduled to begin the 2016 season March 9, at Briarwood Academy in Warrenton. Both the Cougars and Lady Cougars will also compete at Brentwood Academy in Sandersville on Wednesday, March 16. Competing for the Piedmont boys this spring will be seniors Chris Cain, Chris Coogler, Ben Davis, Cameron…
Piedmont Academy’s varsity tennis teams will begin the 2016 season Thursday, March 17, against Monsignor Donovan in Athens. The Lady Cougars have several players on their roster this spring. Competing for the varsity girls will be seniors Summer Collins, Alicia Peek, Matti Smith and Haley Tyler along with juniors Makennah Holifield and Bailyn Whitaker. Sophomores…
The Monticello Hurricanes varsity squad got its first region win Friday with a 15-3 victory over Northeast Macon after four and a half innings. The win came after being defeated by Social Circle on the road March 2, 8-0 in what head coach Chris Jenkins described as “not the kind of start we were looking…
Shiloh Recreation is now registering for all Spring sports through Monday, March 21. Leagues offered are t-ball ages 4-5, girls softball ages 6-8, 9-11, 12-14, boys baseball ages 6-8, 9-11, 12-14 and adult softball leagues. Opening day is Saturday, April 30. Shiloh Recreation’s mission is to “Offer Christ centered activities with new and affordable ways…
Piedmont Academy’s varsity soccer teams recorded their first victories of 2016 against Lake Oconee Academy last week. The Lady Cougars took a 7-0 win as Caitlyn Young scored three goals and Haley Tyler scored two. Anna Knox and Sara Hammonds both added a goal. “The girls played really well and played as a team,” said…
Piedmont Academy’s varsity baseball team traveled to Flint River Academy in Woodbury Saturday for a pair of games against the host Wildcats as well as Calvary Christian. The Cougars, behind a complete game performance by Brock Carter, defeated Flint River 6-0. Piedmont led 2-0 after the sixth inning and then added four key insurance runs…
WESLEY SPARKS Wesley Sparks has qualified to run for Jasper County School Board, Post 4, the post being vacated by Paul Kelly at the end of this term in December. Mr. Sparks moved to Jasper County when he was in seventh grade, and is a 1984 graduate of Jasper County High School. While in school…
A celebration of life for Mrs. Johnnie Ann Crutchfield, who died February 19, 2016, was held February 126 at The Body of Jesus Christ Church in Gray. Joe L. Ridley officiated; burial ws in Crutchfield Cemetery in Hillsboro. Ms. Crutchfield, affectionately known as “Ann” was born on April 14, 2921 to the late Hattie Rooks-Jackson…