Diamond Canes Fall to Prince Avenue
The Monticello Hurricanes traveled to Bogart last week for the conclusion of their series with the Prince Avenue Christian Wolverines, currently the #1 team in Class A, Division 1 in the Coaches Box Poll. The Wolverines took the first two games of the series, and were looking to pick up the sweep. Tres Cohran started…
Read MoreThe Roadtrip – Part 1
So I wasn’t going to do it but I decided too. I am talking about two things—taking the kids to Miami for Spring Break and writing about the seven day saga this week. The kids, Robyn and Jacob, pictured on the front page with their rendition of The News on Vacation, have been after me…
Read MoreFaith In Action!
First of all – I want to give a huge shout out to all of the incredible volunteers who serve at the Jasper County Community Food Bank. I Love You all! I also want to congratulate the FB Board of Directors on the ground clearing ceremony – and the beginnings of the new building project…I…
Read MoreDiamon Cougars Return With Win
Piedmont Academy’s varsity baseball was back on the field Tuesday with a 12-1 road region win against Westminster Christian in Watkinsville. The Cougars (4-7 overall, 3-2 in region) made quick work of the host Lions by jumping out a 10-1 lead after t Sophomore Jayden Litner had a big day at the plate going 3-for-3…
Read MoreFood Bank Breaks Ground
A ground clearing ceremony was held last Wednesday, April 5, at the new location of the Jasper County Community Food Bank (JCCFB) on Freedonia Road, south of Monticello in Jasper County,. A large group turned out to join in the festivities. Ken Horton, current chair of the JCCFB, led the festivities. He began by giving…
Read MoreDrugs Found, Arrests Made
The morning of April 11, deputies with the Jasper County Sheriff’s Office conducted a traffic stop on Hwy. 142. After a brief investigation, Montreon Davis, 35, of Sparta was arrested and charged with possession of a Schedule 1 Controlled Substance, possession of marijuana, less than an ounce, and traffic offenses. The photo shows what was…
Read MoreNew Mayor Presides Over Meeting
The Monticello City Council held its April monthly meeting Tuesday with newly elected Mayor DeAshley Thurman at the helm as the full council settled several business items. The first action item of the evening was met with a bit of confusion as the council discussed granting a hardship waiver on a zoning application fee of…
Read MoreAssessors ‘Family’ Sets Values
(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 Jories introduces us to the folks at the Tax Assessors Office.) Chief Appraiser Lynn Bentley, Appraiser III Eileen Todd and Clerk…
Read MoreDe’Ashley Thurman Is Sworn
De’Ashley Crutchfield Thurman was sworn in as Mayor of Monticello last Thursday at City Hall. Ms. Thurman defeated David Thompson in a special election to name a mayor as the former mayor, Gail Harrell, stepped down. After being sworn and taking the helm of the city, Ms. Thurman said “Good afternoon, surrounded by residents, elected…
Read MoreCounty Discusses Landfill
Members of the Jasper County Commission learned at their regular meeting Monday evening that the Environmental Protection Division (EPD) of the Georgia Department of Natural Resources is tightening its restrictions on Construction & Demolition (C&D) landfills, such as what Jasper County operates. County Manager Mike Benton told commissioners that the C&D landfill is designed for…
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