Here I was, knocked in the head and hogtied, and at the mercy of a ruthless red-headed thief and murderer. They say bad luck comes in three’s and I supposed the third part was that Red had found the map stored in my pocket to Sissy’s cabin up on Lake Tallapossa where the girls were…
Times and circumstances appear better for many today than they did starting back in 2008. Many people lost their jobs; many people lost their homes. Unemployment was higher than usual. From 2008 until now has been a difficult time for many and still remains difficult for some. However, many tell us that jobs are coming…
There are a myriad of descriptive phrases that could be used to describe Brenda Holbert Trammell – fierce litigator, persevering mother, equestrian enthusiast, entrepreneur – now Judge. If you have ever had the opportunity to observe Attorney Trammell in action at the Jasper County Courthouse or in any courthouse in the Ocmulgee Circuit then you…
It has been just under one month since the 2015 legislative session of the General Assembly came to a close. Although we adjourned for the year, there is still a lot of work that needs to be handled prior to January of 2016. Out of session our schedules remain hectic with study committee meetings, constituent…
Play ball. That phrase is yelled thousands of times each spring. Today, April 30th, the Atlanta Braves and the Cincinnati Reds will meet. Their paths have been crossing for over 140 years. The Reds team was founded in 1869 and the Braves in 1871. Both teams started with almost the same name, the Cincinnati Red…
Taylor Edwards was awarded the Monticello Community Band Lifelong Music Scholarship, a $1,000 scholarship that may be awarded to graduating seniors who participated in the band. Taylor participated in eight community band concerts, playing the trombone. She also served as the drum major of the marching band, was the STAR student and was named a…
Piedmont Academy senior, Nick Adamczyk, signed his National Letter of Intent to play soccer for Elon University, Elon, N.C., on February 4. This past Thursday, Piedmont administrators, faculty, Nick’s classmates, family and coaches came together for a signing ceremony in the library. His scholarship is an athletic award presented by Elon University. The University is…
Jasper County deputies responded to several reports of burglary in the last week, across the county. Two reports of theft by taking were reported in the city of Monticello, and another was reported on Jackson Lake Road, in Turtle Cove, and in Alcovy Shores. In addition a stolen vehicle was reported on Hwy. 142 in…
Piedmont Academy’s varsity baseball team will enter the upcoming state tournament as a No. 1 seed following Tuesday 10-0 win against Briarwood Academy. That region win secured the Cougars the 4-AA championship as they close out the regular season this week. It will also guarantee the team at least two home state playoff series. “We…
The annual community Baccalaureate service for graduates of the Class of 2015 will be held this Sunday, May 3, at 2:30 p.m. at Monticello Baptist Church. Graduates from Shiloh Christian Academy, Piedmont Academy and Jasper County High School will be recognized. The candidates for graduation will hear from various ministers throughout the community as well…