Piedmont Academy’s B-Team softball squad had a chance to take the field Monday and the Lady Cougars recorded a 14-2 victory against Covington Academy.A 13-run second inning proved to the difference for Piedmont.“This was a great opportunity for the players to get some extra work in,” said coach Daniel Funt. “They took advantage of the…
The varsity Lady Hurricanes continued their softball season last Thursday hosting Houston County. The competition resulted in a 5-1 loss for the home squad. “We played a great game defensively, but could not muster any offense,” said veteran head coach Chris Jenkins. The varsity squad was scheduled to host Jackson last Wednesday but that game…
Piedmont Academy’s softball team blanked Trinity-Sharpsburg 8-0 on the road last Thursday, continuing its strong play of late. Neely Bradford pitched a complete game allowing no runs. “All of our work is starting to pay off,” said coach Daniel Funt. “We executed offensively which resulted in a better score against them. Things are coming together,…
MERCER MEDICAL STUDENTS AT VISITORS’ CENTER A group of students from the medical school of Mercer University took a “windshield tour” of Monticello last week, learning about rural health care and rural life in general. The students met with staff at Jasper Memorial hospital and Primary Care Center in the morning, then had a tour…
The local Farmer’s Market, also known as the Market Festival on the Square has something for everyone. This past weekend children enjoyed visits from Spongebob Squarepants and Doc McStuffins (right). Some regulars at the market include (top photo) Mr. and Mrs. Tom Joye who have fresh produce, canned items, and handmade jewelry, as well as…
On the afternoon of Sunday, Aug. 9, 2015, Mrs. Elizabeth Dean Ford Maddox passed away at Abbey Hospice in Social Circle, after a period of illness. She was being comforted and visited by family members at the time of her passing. She was 87 years old. Elizabeth Maddox was born January 20, 1928 in Monticello…
Harriette Lougenia Housworth , age 74 of Monticello, passed away Friday, August 07, 2015. Harriette enjoyed time at the beach, was an avid angler and deer hunter. Her hobbies were collecting knick knacks and antiques. But, her pride and joy was her family and friends. She is preceded in death by her parents, Horace and…
The 2015-2016 school year opened Monday, Aug. 10, at Piedmont Academy with 45 new students and a total enrollment of 284 students. There are 103 students in four year old kindergarten through fifth grade; 64 students in middle school; and 117 students in high school. Twenty-four percent of this year’s student body has alumni parents…
As the first day of school nears, the Jasper County School District held a convocation at Jasper County High School on Monday morning. All faculty and staff assembled to focus on the beginning of the 2015-2016 school year. Dr. Mike Newton, school superintendent, welcomed the large veteran group while recognizing new personnel and the Counseling,…
Qualifying for the upcoming Monticello City Council election will be held Monday, Aug. 31 through noon Thursday, Sept. 3. Positions up for election are Mayor Pro-tem, council member District 1, Post 2, and council member District 2, Post 2. The current Mayor Pro-Tem is Bobby Jacobs. District 1, Post 2 is held by Cornell Williams,…