Marie Brooks Moody, age 60, of Monticello, died Monday, Sept. 1, 2014, at Hospice Atlanta.Marie Moody was born in Indianapolis, Ind., and moved to Monticello, Ga., a year ago. Her mother was the late Delores Ann Rose Brooks. She was a member of Ritter Avenue Free Methodist Church in Indianapolis; and attended the Monticello Presbyterian…
A celebration of life for Mr. Johnny Lee Davis, Sr., was held Sunday, Aug. 31, at Springfield Missionary Baptist Church. Rev. Jimmy Horton, pastor, officiated; burial was in South View Cemetery. Mr. Davis died August 24, 2014. Mr. Davis was born on October 15, 1945 in Monticello to the late Margaret Clark-Davis and the late…
It was pretty much over before it started Friday night at Cougar Field. Piedmont Academy’s varsity football team improved to 2-0 as coaches had a chance to give each team member valuable playing experience as the Cougars crushed visiting Bethlehem Christian Academy, 77-0. The points scored are a new record for the varsity football program,…
The ‘Canes were certainly in a dog fight last Friday night as they traveled to Walnut Grove to face the 4A Warriors. The team played hard to the end but time ran out with the ‘Canes driving on the Warriors 6 yard line for a 17-13 loss. As Coach Huff put it, “We didn’t lose,…
Piedmont Academy’s Middle School softball team fell for the first time this season in a 7-6 road loss to Trinity Christian School in Dublin last Thursday. The Middle School Lady Cougars took an early lead when Madison Johnson doubled home Cassidy Cook in the first inning. Despite some miscues, the team continued to battle, its…
The Middle School Hurricane football squad will open its season this week at Social Circle following a 7-0 loss to Malcom Bridge during last week’s scrimmage. Middle school head coach Yelburton Frazier said that although the goal is to win when the team takes the field, he was pleased with the young team’s performance given…
Jasper County High School will host Parent University on Tuesday, September 16 at 6:30 p.m. Parent University is an informational seminar available to parents interested in learning more about their high school students experience. Parents will learn which subjects are offered, what is required for a JCHS diploma, how students qualify for HOPE scholarships, and…
The fall administration of the Georgia High School Graduation (GHSGT) retests will take place next week, beginning September 9, at Jasper County High School. The testing schedule includes the following dates and times for each subject: Tuesday, Sept. 9 9 a.m. Math 1 p.m. Social Studies Wednesday, Sept. 10 9 a.m. Science 1 p.m. Eng./Lang.…
The staff at Hamilton State Bank took the Ice Bucket Challenge last week to raise awareness and funds for ALS, a disease that took the life of Kim McMicheal’s mother, Betty Brady. They challenged the Bank of Monticello, First Franklin Financial and The Monticello News to take part in the challenge. The Bank of Monticello…
One accident ini Jasper County sort of kicked off the Labor Day holiday, occurring too early to be counted among the Labor Day accidents, mid-afternoon Friday, rather than after the official start of the holiday weekend at 6 p.m. It was also not holiday related, as a local woman was injured after colliding with another…