(Editor’s Note: Ted Dunagan is on Sabbatical from writing his column. For the next few weeks, The Monticello News will feature some columns that ran previously.)I’m fixing to start all over again.You ever wish you could go back and live your life over again, and correct all the things you did wrong? Or at least…
First, use a plate that is no more than eight inches in diameter; like a salad plate. The larger the plate, the more food you will mound on it. Now, divide the plate into fourths. Reserve two-fourths, or one-half for fruits and vegetables. The other two-fourths should be shared equally between carbohydrates and proteins. Next,…
We returned to the gold dome on Monday, March 12, to begin our 31st legislative day of the 2012 session. With “Crossover Day” (Day 30) behind us, bills passed by the state Senate have now “crossed over” for consideration in the House. This means that we will spend the last 10 legislative days of the…
The Piedmont Academy Middle School girls soccer team put one in the win column Tuesday. The Lady Cougars defeated Westminster 1-0 on a goal by Caroline Davis. Bailyn Whitaker had the assist. “I was so happy to see everything finally click,” said coach Jake Landress. “This is what they have been working for. Every game…
Piedmont Academy’s golf team faced Gatewood and Briarwood Tuesday with all three teams finishing within five strokes of each other. Gatewood was the overall winner with a team score of 165 followed by Briarwood at 169 and Piedmont at 170. Tuesday’s round at Hunter Pope Country Club was the season low for the Cougars. Five…
The Piedmont Academy Middle School baseball team split a doubleheader with Nathanael Greene last week. The Cougars fell 7-4 in the opener before bouncing back with a big 12-0 win. Nathanael Greene scored all seven of its runs in the second inning of the opener. Austin Taylor and Wyatt Galloway both pitched well, coach Josh…
It was another big win for the Piedmont Academy Lady Cougar soccer team Tuesday night. Piedmont ventured to Westminster and posted an 8-1 win. In their last three matches, the Lady Cougars have outscored their opponents 23-1. Sophomore Jordan Blackmon scored five goals Tuesday night to help lead the attack. Lanie King added two goals…
The Piedmont Academy baseball team dropped a 5-0 decision at Brentwood Tuesday afternoon, but coach Danny Camp said he continues to see areas of improvement from his squad. “We couldn’t get anything going offensively,” the coach said. “We tried to adjust, but couldn’t take advantage of a couple of opportunities we had.” McKenzie Brittain earned…
MATTHEW LAWSON SLIDES INTO HOME FOR RUN The Shiloh Christian Academy (SCA) Knights middle school baseball team was scheduled to make its home debut last Tuesday against Peachtree Academy of Covington but after a night of steady rain and pop-up showers through the morning, the field at the Jasper County Recreation Complex was unplayable and…
The ‘Canes picked up their first region win Friday, March 16, when they defeated Northeast Macon 13-1 in a game that was ended after five innings due to the mercy rule. Brady McMichael picked up the win by pitching five strong innings without giving up a hit and only allowing one base runner. Taylor Fields…