Man Allegedly Molests Child
Several people were arrested in the last week, including Nikiel Desean Mohorne, 21, of Monticello who is charged with aggravated child molestation, sodomy, enticing a child for indecent purposes. An incident occurred in Monticello last week. Other people arrested, and their charges, include: •Whitney Marissa Lyon, 32, homeless— purchase, possession, manufacture, distribution or sale of…
Read MoreMonticello Council Meets
A full panel of Monticello City Council members had a full agenda which made for a busy and lengthy regular meeting last Tuesday that saw two motions fail before a third passed on a conditional use zoning variance permit that will make way for apartments on the Square. Adam McGinnis had asked council for a…
Read MoreLocals Join Hands To Help
Jody Mobley of Cleveland, Ga. didn’t really know where to turn when her father’s home in Monticello needed major repairs, and he had no funds for the repairs. She then googled Jasper County help and that led her to the Jasper County Care Corps, a volunteer organization that helps residents and those passing through, when…
Read MoreA Prayer of Thanksgiving
Introduction: Are you thankful? Have you counted your blessings? Will you count your spiritual blessings today, along with your material blessings? Are you thankful for those who our Lord puts around you—Mommas, Daddies, family and friends? Listen to at least three ways we can thank God today: 1) First, offer a prayer of Thanksgiving for…
Read MoreSharing the Pain of Loss
Hey, I am back in the saddle this week. Hoping all our veterans had a pleasant Veterans Day and wishing everyone a bountiful Thanksgiving next week. My heart and mind is heavy this week…yes partly because the holiday season is upon us and I’m of course thinking of my deceased parents. But mostly because some…
Read MoreHurricanes Fall in First Round
The Monticello Hurricanes, making their first appearance in the GHSA state football playoffs since 2018, visited Mount Pisgah Christian in Johns Creek last Friday in the first round of state playoffs leaving without the win. Mount Pisgah is the region runner-up from Region 6A – Division 1, and came into the game with a 7-3…
Read MoreLady Cougars Softball Players Named to All Region, All State
Just as they dominated opponents on the playing field, the Piedmont Academy softball team had its paw print all over the 2022 All-Region and All-State teams. Abby Arnold, Emily McEwen, Emily Whitwell, Jacie Jenkins, Marissa Holder and Breck Piedra were each named All-State after helping lead the Lady Cougars to a third consecutive state championship…
Read MoreHurricanes Cross Country Teams Compete at GHSA State Tourney
The Monticello Hurricane Cross Country teams competed in the GHSA State Championships for Class A, Division 1. Over 350 boys and girls from across the state competed in this classification alone, with the Hurricanes sending a full complement of runners. Overall, both the boy’s and girl’s teams finished 15th in state. Freshman Colbie Ramsey also…
Read MoreElwood Malone ‘Loney’ Cunard
On November 6, 2022, Elwood Malone Cunard, better known as “Loney,” died at the Georgia War Veterans’ Home in Milledgeville, after an extended illness. “Loney” was born on New Year’s Day, 1930, to Elwood Elbert and Evelyn Malone Cunard. He graduated from Monticello High School in 1947 where he was an outstanding student as well…
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