In 1998, I was serving as pastor of the Christ United Methodist Church in Forsyth. During that time three family members, a father and his two children, were heinously murdered in the neighboring town of Gray. In due time, the son of one of my parishioners was arrested for the crime. I responded to the…
Whether or not you agree with Rick Perry or will support his presidential campaign (I do not and will not), the race probably just got a little more interesting now the Texas governor has jumped in cowboy boots first.Perry, in grand political fashion, announced his entry into the race from South Carolina Saturday while the…
As many of you already know, we have moved out to the country. A pretty killer house came open for us, and we jumped at the opportunity to change our lifestyle to one that offers a little more peace and quiet. Man you know you’re out in the country when your closest neighbor is a…
Already committed to your health and fitness but still are not satisfied with your weight? Maybe your goal is to firm up and you’re not sure what type resistance exercise is best for you. You might be wondering how to effectively fight gravity so that the excess belly fat, underarm wing or “buthigh” area—pronounced buh-thigh,…
The Lady ‘Canes began their 2011 season on the road and in fine fashion last Friday at Spalding County, when in the first of five games they defeated Whitfield Academy 5-0, a game in which pitcher Taylor Garrett threw a one-hitter.In the second came of the tournament Kaitlan Needham got the win in a 4-3…
Piedmont Academy’s fast-pitch softball team evened its season record with an 8-0 win against Nathanael Greene on the road Tuesday.Carla Martin earned the win as the Lady Cougars completed the afternoon’s work in six innings. Several players had big days at the plate including Cheyenne Galloway (2-for-4), Heather Tyler (2-for-4, double, homerun, three RBI) and…
After reaching the top of the mountain in 2010, the Piedmont Academy football team is set to begin the adventure again this week.The Cougars will host Brookwood this Friday, Aug. 19 for the season opener as the defending GISA state AA champions, but coach Rhett Farmer knows 2011 is a new year completely.“It’s always exciting…
INMATE LABOR IS BEING USED AT 319 COLLEGE STREET Long anticipated work has finally begun at the Jasper County Historical Foundation building at 319 College Street, the old Monticello School. Passersby may have noticed the caution tape that has been put up, signifying that work is in process. Through the efforts of former Rep. Jim…
The Piedmont Academy football Cougars defeated Brookwood, 49-27, in their season opener Friday night at Cougar Field. A complete write-up on the story and photos will be available in the August 25 print edition and on the website.
D. NORWOOD (36) SCORES VS GMC The Monticello High School Hurricane football team traveled to Milledgeville last Friday and defeated GMC 34-14 in a scrimmage game.Head Football Coach Eddie Roberts was complimentary of his team’s performance. “On offense we accumulated a lot of yards. We were sloppy at times early on, but we got better…