The Monticello City Council voted to allow a text amendment to the residential zoning district on Eatonton Street to allow a conditional use of property in the city,as tourist accommodations, with very specific language.The council held two public hearings Tuesday night during their regular meeting. The first was for the wording change to the text…
As Peter concludes his Spirit-empowered sermon on the day of Pentecost, he says this: “Therefore let all Israel be assured of this: God has made this Jesus, whom you crucified, both Lord and Messiah” (Acts 2:36, NIV). Peter points out that Jesus, the One who was crucified and rose again, was both Lord —that is…
While I considered the misery and struggles I had endured since I had been playing dead, the motion and the warmth of the luxury car Louise and Sissy had rescued me in from that damp and weedy ditch lulled me into a semi-comatose state, during which I kept attempting to convince myself that I had…
Monticello, show your green next Tuesday, St. Patrick’s Day. If you believe in the wearing of the green, you know you get a kiss instead of a pinch. Georgia boasts the second largest St. Patrick’s Day parade in the United States. Savannah will be hosting the 191st celebration of the Irish with over a half…
(Editor’s Note: This column is submitted on Friday of each week for the following Thursday’s paper.) With the completion of Legislative Day 27 this Thursday, the State Senate continues to make great progress on our way to Day 40, when the 2015 Legislative Session will conclude. The Georgia General Assembly has made great progress on…
Hello to all of my friends in District 129! Here is the latest news from your state Capitol. Monday, March 2 marked the 24th legislative day of 40. As the clock continues to tick, the pace has picked up as everyone is trying to make sure their legislation is moving forward. To give you an…
The Jasper County High School Envirothon team won first place in urban forestry, second in soils and placed third overall at the East Region Envirothon competition last week. The team competed against 17 other teams, including last year’s state winner from Stephens County. The two teams from Stephens County placed first and second. The students…
All parents/guardians of Jasper County School System students K-12 are invited to an informative meeting on the Georgia Milestones Test. This is the first year the Milestones Test has been used to assess student achievement. Students will take the test in April. In order to understand the test and how to help students prepare for…
Piedmont Academy’s track athletes are preparing for a new season under the direction of a new coach. The new track season begins Wednesday, March 18, with a 3:30 p.m. meet at Gatewood in Eatonton. The Cougars and Lady Cougars are coached by Walt Nelson this spring. Team members for the Piedmont girls include seniors Remington…
The Hurricane varsity baseball squad earned a huge win in just three innings Tuesday when the boys traveled to Northeast High School in Macon for their first region competition of the season. Off to a quick pace, the Canes earned 6 runs in the first inning, another 9 runs in the second, and 1 in…