One January first morning of a new year I was having breakfast with a good friend. We sat behind our coffee cups and talked for a short while, discussing the New Year that was upon us. Not long into my second serving of coffee my friend made a common statement to me; he said, “I…
Well, here we are in the great year 2012! We all made it so far…to this day January 5. Over the long holiday weekend I found that some people kept giving me well wishes for the new year by asking how it was. Well, you see I cannot tell you today, Tuesday as I write…
The Piedmont Academy boys basketball team defeated visiting Briarwood 35-30 Tuesday as Davis Kimball converted some key free throws down the stretch. Kimball made seven free throws in the final eight minutes to help the Cougars hold on and improve to 8-4 overall. Bobby Mitchell finished with eight points while Jakey Dunagan scored six. Zach…
PETER LAWSON By DANIEL SHIRLEY The Telegraph Reprinted with Permission Peter Lawson is certainly going to have a tough time in his senior season topping what he and his team accomplished the past two seasons. But the Piedmont standout is going to work hard to try to get that accomplished. Piedmont’s Peter Lawson, The Telegraph’s…
The Lady Canes came up short when they lost to Southwest Macon 46-37 Tuesday night at home. The Lady Canes were tied at eight at the end of the first quarter but scored 13 points in the second to go into halftime with the lead. 21-14. The second half did not fare as well for…
MATTHEW CHUPP IS 28-3; HOLDS OPPONENT In their latest action the Mat Canes competed in the Monroe Area Duals last Saturday, where they defeated Monroe, Baldwin and Hart Counties, and went on to lose to Oconee and Woodland. The loss to Woodland was only by two points. Also undefeated team member Oscar Sandoval did not…
Mrs. Hazel Ruth Robinson died Thursday, December 22, 2011 in Eatonton. She was born April 10, 1926 to the late Berry Christian and Idella Woodruff. Mrs. Robinson was a very fun loving and outgoing individual who was loved dearly by all of her family and many friends. She worked 26 years at Bibb Manufacturing Company…
I’m fixing to feel a lot better. And it’s all because of a book I just read, and it wasn’t a current best seller, nor was it written by some inspirational guru. On the contrary, it was published in 1939 and won the Pulitzer Prize and the National Book Award. Set during the Great Depression,…
Christians disagree with others about many things. Christians disagree as to whether or not we baptize adults only or also baptize infants. Christians disagree as to who receives Communion in a worship setting. Is Communion for members of a particular denomination only or is it open to all? Christians disagree over the form and content…
Hakeel Devonte Norwood walked into Larry’s Four-Way at the intersection of Hwy. 212 and Jackson Lake Road last week and attempted to make a purchase with what turned out to be a counterfeit $100 bill. After the bill was determined to be counterfeit it was refused and he was turned away. After authorities were notified…