The Georgia Department of Natural Resources, Wildlife Division, has recognized Adam McGinnis as a member of the committee that was instrumental in developing the Georgia’s Deer Management Plan 2015-2024.The committee aided in developing the nearly 100 page plan that outlines plans for managing white-tailed deer in Georgia. The white-tailed deer is the state’s most popular…
The third annual Johnathan Bell Memorial Concert will be held this Saturday, Sept. 12, with the national anthem at 12:45 p.m., and entertainment continuing throughout the day until 10 p.m. The event will be held at the Shady Dale Rodeo Grounds, and all proceeds will go toward college scholarships in Mr. Bell’s name. Mr. Bell,…
Despite having to replace several starters for the 2015 season, the Piedmont Academy football team may slowly be getting its footing as the Cougars are now 2-1 going into their much anticipated home opener this week. Piedmont dispatched of an overmatched Griffin Christian squad 57-0 on the road last Friday and is beginning to show…
The Shiloh Christian Academy Lady Knights volleyball team began its regular season play with a match last Tuesday against the Trinity Prep Lady Lions. After a long summer of practice, the Lady Knights competed well against an established Lions team but came up short. The Lions won the match in three straight games, 25-20, 25-11,…
It’s been so far, so good for the Piedmont Academy Middle School football team. The Cougars defeated Briarwood Academy 38-12 on the road Sept. 3 to start the 2015 season. Coach Alvin Hawkins said he was pleased with how his players competed in the first game. “We have 16 young men out for the team…
Piedmont Academy’s varsity softball team returned to the field Tuesday and recorded a 13-1 home win against Trinity-Sharpsburg. The Lady Cougars scored eight runs in the bottom of the first inning and never looked back. Piedmont closed out the win in four innings. Maddie Morton earned the win striking out four batters. “It was a…
Last Friday night the Monticello Hurricanes took on the Jackson Red Devils on the road. Although the Canes had more total yards of offense, turnovers eventually cost the Canes as they fell 28-0. The Canes began the game receiving the opening kick and quickly began to move the ball down the field. Progress halted around…
ALTON STANDIFER Alton M. Standifer is a Monticello native running for Mayor Pro Tem. Mr. Standifer graduated from Monticello High School prior to attending Georgia Southern University. At GSU he held a number of leadership positions most notably serving as President of the student body which reaches a population north of 20,000 – almost 10…
JENNY MURPHY Jenny Hughes Murphy qualified to run for the Monticello City Council District 2, Post 2 seat in the November 3 general election. Mrs. Murphy is a long-time resident of Jasper County, having moved to Monticello when her parents, Bill and Chris Hughes, bought the local newspaper when she was in the sixth grade.…
Rayford Layson is on a mission. He wants Hwy. 212 east from the Monticello City Limits to the Putnam County line to be named for his father, Henry Grady Layson, Sr. During the 1920s and 30s, the senior Mr. Layson owned and operated sawmills all over Georgia and Florida. His workers cut the saw timber…