Opal M. Goins of Monticello, passed away August 22, 2013, at the age of 93. 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…
ROSE VOWELL TEACHES Even Rose Vowell’s last name sounds like someone who would love reading, books, and teaching which is what she has done most of her life. As a young girl back in Boonshill, Tenn., she “played school” with her dolls and stuffed animals. After all, she had grown up around teachers having two…
Herschel Richard of Monticello died Friday, Aug. 16, at the Medical Center of Central Georgia in Macon where he was taken after being involved in an accident on Monday, Aug. 12. Mr. Richard was riding his bicycle on Aikenton Road near Shady Dale, when he was struck by a 1996 Dodge Ram pick-up truck being…
DAVID WEASE David Wease of Madison Street in Monticello has announced his intention to seek the District 2, Post 1 seat on the Monticello City Council. Qualifying for the November election is set for Monday, Aug. 26 through noon Thursday, Aug. 29. The seat is currently occupied by Randy Strozier who has not announced his intentions.…
This puddle at the corner of Burney Drive and Tucker Circle is typical of what Jasperites have seen lately, as the summer of 2013 may be remembered as the rainiest in memory. However, a look at the records show that in 2005, Atlanta recorded 14.63 inches of rain in July, whereas Monticello recorded just under…
I’m fixing to get a little help from my Guardian Angel. They say the only way an angel can transform into a human is by losing its wings, and evidently that’s what some angels want to do, otherwise we would never have heard of fallen angels, usually due to their having fallen in love with…
If only. How many times have you said, IF ONLY? Probably too many times as you read or hear about yet another idea that should have been yours. Every day as we watch the evening news, you see the police at a crime scene. And no matter what town, you will either see the police…
The dreaded overspill of fat around the waist that seems to accompany the over 40 female population, is the number one body complaint. Not only does it cause one to cringe when seen in the mirror, the effects it has on the inside is even more detrimental to one’s health. This blubbery unattractive tissue around…
After months of offseason work, Piedmont Academy will play a football game that counts Friday night as the Cougars welcome Westwood Academy for a 7:30 p.m. start. The Wildcats are coming off a strong three-year run, which produced two GISA Class A state titles and a runner-up season in Class AA last fall. From all…
The Piedmont Academy Middle School softball team earned a 5-2 win in four innings Saturday against Loganville Christian Academy. A doubleheader was scheduled but the first game was called after the fourth inning due to weather conditions. Madison Morton earned the win working three innings, allowing one hit and two runs while striking out seven.…