If you are very attentive to this newspaper, or you are simply a fan of Kathy Mudd, you may have noticed or I will point out that she has nothing with her byline (a written by credit line) on it in this issue. This is because she has been out of town since our last…
This week at the state capitol we honored retiring UGA President Michael Adams for his service to the university and our state. While the House also took up several pieces of legislation this week, I would particularly like to call your attention to a few that may directly affect our community. House Resolution 4 urges…
It comes every year like clockwork. The weather threatens to get warmer and we panic. Even though we have known this day would come; we still act as if it was a total surprise. There are 6 weeks left of winter. Some fear warmer weather and skin revealing styles will expose fitness failures. Don’t wait…
DIAMOND ’CANES PRACTICE DAILY AS THE 2013 SEASON OPENS MONDAY It may still be cold but the baseballs are flying and gloves are popping, and the ’Canes are scheduled to play their game this coming Monday, February 25, versus GMC in Milledgeville at 5:00 pm Their home opener is scheduled next Friday versus Jackson, also…
LADY COUGARS, COACH JOSH DAHER, CROWD WITH TROPHY The Piedmont Academy Lady Cougars made a strong run through the Region 4-AA basketball tournament. Piedmont finished as region runner-up after falling to Arlington 53-42 in the championship game Friday. The Lady Cougars were set to begin play in the GISA Class AA state tournament Wednesday against…
C.J. JACKSON (2) SCORES FOR ’CANES The Lady ’Canes lost 44-27 to the 1 seed Thomasville, Tuesday night in the first round of State playoffs. They played a great aggressive game, “played hard,” and kept just within reach of number 1 in the state. “This was a well played game, and an emotional loss to…
SANDOVAL, BRADLEY, CLINE, CLEMENT WITH STATE MEDALS Jasper County High School (JCHS) senior, Oscar Sandoval (left) wrestled his way to the championship match over the weekend at the Georgia High School State Individual tournament. In the AA Classification in the 170 pound weight class Sandoval defeated Tradd Porter of Jefferson in the first match, went…
The Piedmont Academy Lady Cougars lost 46-36 to Frederica Academy in the opening round of the GISA Class AA state basketball tournament Wednesday. In a game played at Middle Georgia College, the Lady Cougars led 9-8 after the first quarter but trailed 18-13 at halftime. Frederica held a 30-24 lead after the third quarter. Hailey…
Judith Constance Fore, 88, died Monday, Feb. 25, 2013, at the Wellstar Paulding Nursing Center in Dallas, Ga. “Judy” Fore was born in Hazel Green, Ala. on March 14, 1924. Her parents were the late Virgil Bailey Fore and Dovie Lee Bates Fore. Ms. Fore worked as a Registered Nurse at the Veterans Administration “VA”…
Michael “Mike” Wade Haygood, 60, of Mansfield died February 20, 2013. A nature lover, he enjoyed hunting, fishing, and being outdoors. He was very artistic and a true hobbyist, having handcrafted birdhouses and walking canes. Mr. Haygood was described as “the salt of the earth,” and will be remembered as an all-around good man. He…