The Roadtrip Begins – Part 2
Being back in Tallahassee felt like the good ole days—hot and humid. We arrived early in the day but the heat starts eraly in those parts. Rain was in the atmosphere so we headed immediately for the campus before it started. I headed to the most vast greens of the campus because it was a…
Read MoreIn The Twinkling Of An Eye
Introduction: Jesus tells us through the writings of Paul that He will come in the “twinkling of an eye.” Are you ready? What does this mean? What will happen? Where will you be? How soon are we there? In the 15th chapter to the Corinthian believers, Paul, under the inspiration of the Holy Spirit, writes…
Read MoreFamous Dates in April
As we begin to move into the month of May, let’s reflect on the strange, tumultuous and anxious April. The following paragraphs are just a few of the happenings in April through the years. April 18h, 1776 – Paul Revere rides into the Massachusetts countryside to warn the Minutemen that the British are coming. By…
Read MoreGraduation Section Set
The Monticello News will publish its annual graduation section on Thursday, May 18, a day before Jasper County High School’s graduation. The section features all the seniors’ photos as well as ads from businesses and family members congratulating the graduates. Students who did not get their photos made at the school need to take a…
Read MoreMrs. Julia Mae Jordan Nash
A celebration for life for Mrs. Julia Mae Jordan Nash was held Saturday, April 15, 2023 at Springfield Missionary Baptist Church, 4606 Springfield Drive, Newborn, GA 30056. Rev. Annette Nash, eulogist; Rev. Adrian Usher, pastor. Mrs. Nash died April 5, 2023. Julia Mae Jordan Nash was born on June 5, 1954 to the late Lewis…
Read MoreMrs. Ruth E. Stewart
A celebration for life for Mrs. Ruth E. Stewart was held Sunday, April 16, 2023 at Shiloh Baptist Church, 262 Martin Lane, Shady Dale. Rev. Doctor Jimmy Horton, eulogist; Rev. Kerwin Scott, pastor. Mrs. Stewart died April 10, 2023. Mrs. Ruth E. Stewart was born in Eatonton, January 13, 1928 to the parentage David Clemons…
Read MoreMadelyn Waits Bryans
Madelyn Waits Bryans, longtime Morgan County resident known for her “eat till it’s gone” neighborhood Friday noon dinners and as the community’s go-to person for clothing alterations and mending, died March 28 at age 91. Madelyn — “Me-Ma” to family and friends — loved sewing, cooking, gardening and flower arranging. For more than 40 years…
Read MoreSeveral Are Arrested during Week
Deputies with the Jasper County Sheriff’s Office (JCSO) were busy last week, responding to numerous calls including lots of traffic stops, directing traffic, responding to accidents, and lots of patrol, juvenile problems, sex offender check, and lots more. Persons who were arrested during the week, and their charges, include: •Debra Christoff, 54, Island Park, ID—cruelty…
Read MoreTheda Layton Celebrates 104th Birthday
Theda Layton celebrated her 104th birthday recently at The Retreat Nursing Home in Monticello. A family member volunteered to share a bit about Mrs. Layton’s life with our readers, and we certainly appreciate it! Happy birthday, Theda! Born in Southwest Georgia April 7, 1919, Theda Ford was the baby of nine children. She only has…
Read MoreCity Manager Enjoys Tackling Challenges
(Editor’s Note: This is another in a series of meeting the community’s public service employees who take care of the residents and businesses in Jasper County and the city of Monticello. This week, Kim Joris introduces us to Monticello City Manager Lathaydra Sands.) Coming on board as City Manager of Monticello just 10 months ago…
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