Piedmont Academy’s football team ventured away from home for the first time this season, falling 27-14 to host Trinity Christian School in Dublin.The Cougars were within one score late in the game when the Crusaders tacked on a 79-yard run for what turned out to be a two-touchdown victory. Piedmont is now 0-1-1 during the…
The Piedmont Academy Middle School softball team was back in action Tuesday defeating Loganville Christian Academy 8-1. “We played real well coming off a long weekend,” said coach Dan Funt. “We executed offensively, putting down some bunts and that opened up the field. We made plays defensively and pitched well. We need to keep playing…
It was a beautiful evening last Friday night with a very spirited crowd. Our Hurricanes were set to face 3A Morgan County Bulldogs. The ’Canes were outnumbered by over 50 players, but continued to fight through the last quarter. The ’Canes started off the game with a 12 yard pass completion to Lane Thomas from…
Seminary was a wonderful time of my life. I sat, listened, and learned from some brilliant men and women over a span of three years. Some professors I remember fondly. Some professors I remember less fondly. I admit they were all smart folks, but what made them great or poor in my eyes is how…
Anna May Newman, 92, of Mansfield, died August 26, 2013. Mrs. Newman enjoyed gardening, reading, poetry, music, and going to Georgia Bulldog games. She loved all kinds of animals, but especially loved dogs. Mrs. Newman loved her family dearly, and will be missed by all who knew and cared for her. She was preceded in…
Andre Arness Boykin of Monticello, died August 18, 2013. Mr. Boykin was born in Monticello on January 27, 1960, to the late Jewell and Eddie Boykin, Sr. He joined Sardis C.M.E. Church at an early age. Later he moved to Fort Myers, Fla. where his daughter Joycelyn was born, and eventually returned to Monticello where…
Helen E. McCallister, 82, of Monticello, died Saturday, Aug. 24, 2013. She is preceded in death by her parents, Daniel and Gertrude Hutchison; husband, Clifford C. McCallister; sons, Daniel Goodreau, and John Goodreau. She is survived by her son, Roger Goodreau; daughter and son-in-law, Mary and Bruce Bouthiller; seven grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Arrangements were…
Jean Malone Persons Mays, 93, of Monticello, died Wednesday, Aug. 21, 2013, at Bethany House in Auburn, Ala. Mrs. Mays was born November 11, 1919 in Monticello, to the late Ray Monroe Persons and Laree Malone Persons. Ms. Mays lived in Monticello, attended the University of Georgia, and worked in Atlanta and Warner Robins until…
Opal M. Goins of Monticello, 93, died August 22, 2013. Mrs. Goins was a lifelong resident of Newton County and faithful member of Covington First United Methodist Church for 58 years. In addition, she was involved with the Lillian Everette Circle of FUMC and the FUMC over- 50 club. She was loved, and will be…
Marene Goff, 65, of Milledgeville, formerly of Monticello, died Thursday, Aug. 22, 2013 at her home. Ms. Goff was born on June 18, 1948 in Madison, to the late Lamartine and Margaret Kimbrough Bramlett. She was a member of Bethel Baptist Church, enjoyed arts and crafts, loved hummingbirds, and especially loved her family. She was…