Active Shooter Drill Is Conducted
AGENCIES COLLABORATE TO STABILIZE THE BUILDING “All clear” are the words one would like to hear during any emergency situation which may involve an active shooter…or active anything. Last Wednesday, the Jasper County Sheriff‘s Office (JCSO) in partner with five other organizations, four local and one state, to stage an active shooter drill at Jasper…
Read MoreGround Is Broken for New Medical Office
HOSPITAL BOARD MEMBERS, EMPLOYEES, SUPPORTERS BREAK GROUND Ground was broken Monday for a new medical facility in the county. Jasper Health Services is opening Primary Care Center North (PCCN) on Jackson Lake Road across from Larry’s 4-Way just past its intersection with Hwy. 212 west. Taking part in the groundbreaking ceremony Monday were members of…
Read MorePlea Day Results Are Listed
Jasper Superior Court conducted multiple plea days over the last two weeks with the following sentences handed down. Cases settled July 27 included: Destiny L. Rollins, sentenced to 10 years with the first two in confinement for identity fraud, possession of methamphetamine, following too closely and failure to maintain lane. She was credited with time…
Read MoreCity O.K.s New Firm To Assist with Audit
The Monticello City Council voted unanimously to bring in an outside firm to assist in their audits. The council elected to move forward with CKH Consulting LLC, a firm from Atlanta to assist the city in order to be in compliance. The proposal stated that the firm would begin in assisting with the FY2023 audit…
Read MoreCounty Contracts Culvert Work
The Jasper County Commissioners agreed to subcontract the work to replace four culverts on roads that have been impassable since storms earlier this year…some dating back to April’s flooding. Culverts will be replaced on Aldridge Road at Robinson Creek, Gay Road at Blackwell Creek, Cook Road at Persons Creek, and Greer Road at King Branch.…
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Storms Knock Out Power to Many
WILLIAMS HOME ON FORSYTH ST A massive thunderstorm came through Jasper County Monday evening causing several trees to collapse in resident’s properties. Various photos submitted by Nathaniel and Natarcia Williams, Jason Parr, and Will Parker show extensive damage throughout the county. This damage caused many in Jasper County to lose power. Data from Central Georgia…
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William Henry ‘Bill’ Whitten
William Henry “Bill” Whitten has finally caught up with his TO-Do list! He passed away on July 30. Billy was born in Jasper County on September 5, 1931 and was educated in Jasper County schools. After high school, he joined the U.S. Air Force. He married Julia Johnston on his birthday in 1953. He came…
Read MoreWhat’s Next?
In May, I began my post-graduate internship with The Monticello News. This internship was a 12 week internship that allowed me to gain experience in a real world setting. Ultimately, it’s my last step in getting my degree. Well, in what seems like a flash, the 12 weeks are up. This is my last week…
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