At first it seemed like a fluke that our little ole off-the-beaten path town and county was being frequently mentioned during the Atlanta TV weather. Ken Cook, chief meteorologist, at Channel 5 seemed to take a shine to saying “and the storm is moving eastward towards Monticello”. From then on every weatherman or woman was…
As I guess you all have noticed, we experienced at tempting taste of Spring last weekend with the temperature being in the low-mid 70’s. I was in heaven…at least for two days. Monday morning I was back at the office in long sleeves and pants, my coat accompanying me, as it seemed to get colder…
I am writing my column this week on a Saturday afternoon. I usually write my column on a Monday for Thursday publication but I am needed in Atlanta on Monday for a denominational meeting. I spend a lot of time in meetings. It seems that usually once a week or so there is some church…
They were everywhere, recently, these little flying bugs. All over the back wall in my garden shed. On top of the rotting and decaying felled tree by one of my garden beds. They even have been known to spend time in my house. Yet, these bugs are most welcome just about anywhere, as they are…
(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 go fill my car up with gas. I used to have two vehicles, but I had to sell one of them in order to be able…
O.K., I admit it. I shamelessly recruited some of the brightest minds I know to compete on The Monticello News trivia night team, the Newshounds. And it worked, we won! Really, now, it’s not like I cheated. Every team wanted to win. There were some highly competitive people involved, and I was not the only…
KNIGHTS TAKE SECOND IN TOURNEY Tuesday, the Shiloh Knights middle school boys hosted the Sinclair Christian Academy Eagles in their season finale. The SCA boys used a 18-6 second quarter to jump out to a 31-14 halftime lead en route to an easy 46-25 win. David Sorrells led the way with 16 points, followed by…
A varsity boys and girls inaugural soccer program will begin today, Feb. 9, for the high school with a scrimmage match scheduled at Spalding High School at 5:30 p.m. for the girls and 7:30 p.m. for the boys. The first official game is scheduled for these same times at Ola next Tuesday, Feb. 14. The…
After winning its second state championship in as many seasons in 2011, the Piedmont Academy football team will face one of its more challenging schedules in recent years for the 2012 campaign. The Cougars will compete in a revamped region but will also face many of their former rivals from region play of past seasons.…
The Piedmont Academy wrestling team capped a successful season by competing at the GISA state tournament last weekend in Macon. Austin Corley capped his career with a third-place showing at 285 pounds. Corley was 3-1 at state with all three wins by pin. Payden Cantera was fourth at 195 after going 3-2 with three pins.…