Students, Others Register To Vote
Isabella Waddell, a senior at Jasper County High School, completed the paperwork to register to vote last week in a “Voter Registration Event” sponsored by the Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) organization and the Civic Engagement Group. The event was held at the school during lunch to register students who are at least within…
Read MoreMailboxes Destroyed
Some 13 residences along Concord Road and Marben Farms Road in north Jasper County had their mailboxes damaged during the night of Saturday October 1. The Jasper County Sheriff’s Office (JCSO) is investigating these incidents and encourages anyone with information into this incident to call 706-468-4912 or the anonymous TIPS line at 706-468-JCSO. Deputies spent…
Read MoreYou Need a Church Family
Many people only go to church three times in their lives – when they’re dedicated, married, and buried. They only go when they’re hatched, matched, and dispatched! Others may add a few more occasions to the list by attending on Easter and Christmas. According to Statista research, 40% of Americans consider themselves very religious but…
Read MoreJCHS FFA Team Competes at Career Event
The Jasper County High School FFA competed in various Career Development Events on September 29 at Camp John Hope in Fort Valley. Maegan Stanley represented the chapter in the Employment Skills event, where she placed first in the Area 3 competition. In this contest, participants must submit a resume, cover letter, and job description. The…
Read MoreLady Canes Storm Patriots
The Monticello Lady Hurricane softball team made the long trip to Lexington last Wednesday to take on the Lady Patriots of Oglethorpe County and leave with a 8-5 win. Oglethorpe County came into the game with a 13-7 record and ranked #9 in the state in Class A Division 1 by TheCoachesBox, a high school…
Read MoreJohn H. Colbert, Jr.
A celebration of the life of John H. Colbert, Jr. who died September 12, 2022, was held Saturday, Sept. 17, 2022 at Springfield Missionary Baptist Church in Monticello. Rev. Dr. Jimmy Horton, pastor/eulogist. John H. Colbert, Jr. “Teddy” was born August 3, 1949 in Fulton County, to the late John H. Colbert, Sr. and Mrs.…
Read MoreDriver Faces Many Charges
Deputies with the Jasper County Sheriff’s Office (JCSO) handled numerous calls of all types during the last week. Many people were cited for moving violations, but deputies also responded to fights, stabbings, stalking accusations, reported burglaries, animal calls, motor vehicle accidents as well as personal accidents (such as someone falling from tree), and many other…
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