PETER LAWSON (1) CARRIES BALL The Piedmont Academy football team took the field last Friday and handled the task at hand.However, the Cougars probably weren’t able to enjoy the win long with such a huge challenge this week.Piedmont defeated Central Fellowship 54-14 last Friday to up its overall record to 6-0 this fall. More importantly,…
The Jasper County Emergency Management Agency (EMA) will be testing the local weather sirens today, Sept. 28. Melissa Slocumb, director, said residents need not be alarmed when they hear the sound, just know that testing is under way. If you have concerns, call the non-emergency number at the Emergency Operations Center, 706-468-4930.
Mark David Ray had his probation revoked when he appeared in Jasper Superior Court Tuesday, with Judge John Lee Parrott, presiding. Mr. Ray was on probation for a conviction on the charge of burglary in June of 2008. The court found sufficient evidence them he was guilty of the new charges of burglary and open…
RANDY STROZIER Randy Strozier qualified for the City Council race, running for District 2, Post 1, facing Russell Gross. He is the son of the late Lewis and Helen Strozier. He grew up in Hampton, where he graduated from Henry County High School, Class of 1983. He has been a resident of Jasper County for…
SAGE EDWARDS Shirley Ann Gude Edwards “Sage” is no stranger to the Monticello community having served as the director of the state sponsored Better Hometown Program from 2005-2009. Her energy and vision under the program helped to revitalize the Square and created a gathering place for the community which brought several public events to the…
This vehicle was severely damaged, but the driver was unhurt after the vehicle left Hwy. 11 north near Bethel Church Road and wrapped around a tree before coming to rest on the shoulder of the road in the opposite direction of which it was traveling. The accident occurred about 7:30 a.m., and no more information…
Severe thunderstorms hit Jasper County Tuesday evening, with the brunt of the winds and damage occurring in Turtle Cove. Some trees were also downed in Hillsboro, but most of the damage was in the lake area. Emergency responders and employees with the Jasper County Public Works Department (PWD) were called out to remove trees from…
Hope to see all you dog lovers on the Square at the 8th Annual Mutt Show this Saturday, October 1, sponsored by the Jasper County Humane Society. I am sure there is going to be a wide variety of dogs strutting their stuff from the teacup poodle to the Great Dane to what is called…
It has been a little over a week since Troy Davis was executed by the state of Georgia in neighboring Butts County. Davis was convicted by a Savannah jury for the murder of an off duty policeman over 20 years ago. There were many who protested Davis’ execution. Much was made over the fact that…
I came home the other day to a large package sitting outside my door. Now, this is not an unusual sight at my house. When you live with someone from another country and another continent, packages always seem to come to the house. Whether it be a package from grandma in Australia with some Australian…