Members of the Jasper County Board of Education had several personnel items to approve, and heard more about incorporating a JROTC program in the school system. The board also approved a resolution to become a Charter System, which was more of a formality for the state, as it was originally passed by the board in…
Opening day of firearms season for deer Saturday attracted a few less hunters than the last few years, said Freddie Hays, Department of Natural Resources wildlife ranger. The reason may have been that this year opening weekend was bucks only. Doe days do not come in until October 31. That is a change from the…
Piedmont Academy’s football team overcame several unusual events last week but when all was said and done, the Cougars were able to begin their Region 1-AA schedule with a convincing victory against Bethlehem Temple. At the beginning of the week, Piedmont did not think it was going to be playing but a mix up with…
Piedmont Academy’s Jr. Pro (Elementary School) football team faced tough odds against John Milledge last week on the road, but still managed to play well in several areas. Despite a 25-8 setback, the young Cougars continued to gain valuable experience that will only help them down the road, coach Justin Owens said. Fifth grade starting…
The Piedmont Academy Middle School football team capped the 2015 season with a 38-22 home victory against Covenant Academy last week. Owen Brady, Tate Marks and Payton Wallace each contributed scores. Dylan Coe threw a touchdown pass to Wallace. Trent Coots also scored a two-point conversion. Cameron Mobley had a solid performance running the ball.…
The Hurricane Softball team which started five freshmen, three sophomores, and one junior advanced to the state playoffs and traveled to Seminole County on Wednesday, October 14 for the best two out of three series to see who would advance to the second round of the state playoffs. The Lady Canes played well but lost…
RICK RINGER (L), JOEL GASTON After several difficult weeks of the football contest, things got a little easier last week, with two players getting as many as 14 right for the tie-breaker to come into play for the winner, and about 30 making honor roll signifying they got 12 or more right. Kyle Gaston and…
As fair season rolls around each year, there are opportunities for 4-H’ers to showcase their skills and talents in a variety of contests, such as baking, showing livestock, arts and crafts, and photography. There is one event that stands out as an all-time favorite with a few local 4-H’ers and their 4-H Agent, and that’s…
S. BELL, J. MURPHY, S. WORKMAN, R. STROZIER, A. STANDIFER, C. WILLIAMS (L-R) Six candidates for the Monticello City Council fielded questions from moderator Danny Norris at a candidate forum and prayer vigil last Thursday at Springfield Baptist Church. It was the first of two forums planned, with the second being today, Oct. 22, at…
Susan Ann Wheat, age 33 of Centerville, GA formerly of Royston, GA passed Oct. 11, 2015. Funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, Oct. 16 at Royston Grove Baptist Church, Royston, GA. Mrs. Wheat worked as a paraprofessional in the pre-K program at Jasper County Pre-school for some time. include her husband, Michael…