Lee Busbee of Monticello was driving a 1999 red Ford Ranger when he exited the parking lot of Larry’s 4-Way Convenience Store Tuesday morning. Mr. Busbee ran into a 2006 silver Chevrolet Trailblazer driven by Lizzie Green of Monticello who was traveling west on Hwy. 212, according to a report from the Jasper County Sheriff’s…
Sandra G. Carter is well known in our little town, and can be seen all over town helping out here and there and volunteering her time. She attends meetings, is an avid church-goer and has been in Monticello her whole life, with the exception of attending school for two years in Atlanta. She is often…
The Jasper County Board of Education saw a financial overview of the FY2012 budget that was closed out at the end of September. They saw that the ending cash balance was $5.2 million and that the projected revenues under expenditures was better than budgeted by about $1.5 million, as the projected total was budgeted at…
Last week an empty rental house on Hwy. 11 South in Hillsboro was hit by burglars who made off with the kitchen sink and faucet, the kitchen solid surface counter top, the stove, the refrigerator, the dishwasher and the water heater. The owner of the property also reported to the Jasper County Sheriff’s Office (JCSO)…
The opening of firearm season for deer is this Saturday, Oct. 20, and Jasper County will likely see a large influx of hunters as the weekend gets under way. Many hunters have already been here during bow season and primitive weapons season, but the real deal starts this Saturday. Here in the Deer Capital we…
THOMAS DERANEY (20) SACKS THE QUARTERBACK The Junior Varsity ’Canes played well against Washington Wilkes last Thursday, and held the team 7-6 at the half. They drove the ball down the field on their first possession of the game. With a 3rd down and 8 on the Hurricane 48 yard line, Marcarius Middlebrooks swept around…
The Piedmont Academy Middle School football team returned to action last week and recorded a 26-0 win against Brentwood in a home contest. “We played well offensively and defensively,” said coach Wes Tanner. “I felt like we controlled both lines of scrimmage. The game was the best we’ve executed this year. It was a great…
CROSS COUNTRY LADIES AT STATE MEET IN MACON The Piedmont Academy junior varsity cross country teams competed in their final meet of the season last Wednesday at Stratford Academy in Macon. Alina Jablonski finished fourth for the JV Lady Cougars with Emily Mills taking eighth place individually. Both earned medals for their performance. The JV…
After a tough non-region slate, the Piedmont Academy football team will begin its quest for another region title this week. The Cougars host Dominion Christian Friday at 7:30 p.m. after a bye week. The game is the Region 4-AA opener for both schools. Even during the off week, Piedmont began preparing for the challenge Dominion…
DEATRIUS STONE (11) CARRIES BALL FOR THE 'CANES; JUSTIN PARKS (8) BLOCKS Once again the ‘Canes offense couldn’t seem to get on track last Friday when they recorded their fourth straight loss, 56-13, to undefeated Lamar County. The Trojans left town with a 5-0-1 record and are currently ranked by the Atlanta Journal/Constitution as the…