James Steven Garrison, 31, of Newborn, has been arrested and charged with aggravated child molestation and sexual battery against child under 16 after allegedly having sexual contact with a young child. Other persons who have been arrested in the last week include: •Terrance Anonia Bostic, 35, Monticello—Court Order. •Tabitha Faye Degracia, 30, Conyers—probation violation. •Cheryl…

Qualifying for Jasper County School Board posts has been brisk so far this week, with contested races assured for Districts 1 and 3. Incumbent School Board member Towonder Dennis has qualified for the District 1 School Board post, and she is being challenged by Cynthia Johns. District 3 incumbent Dr. Shannon Barton has said she…

The Monticello-Jasper County Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors held the annual Chamber Membership Dinner at Charlie Elliot Wildlife Center Thursday evening. This event was the largest membership dinner held with new and familiar faces in attendance. Attendees heard from Craig Dominey, from Georgia Film Department, Jasper County Commissioner Chair Bruce Henry and City of…

Jasper Superior Court Judge Amanda Petty presided over a light load in criminal court last week. The following four sentences were presented. Codie A. Jeffares was sentenced to 10 years with the first two years served in confinement and the remainder on probation for the sale of methamphetamine. He was credited with time served since…

The Jasper County Commissioners spent considerable time at their regular meeting Monday discussing a road abandonment policy, landfill operations and management and county road resurfacing among other items. The commissioners had a work session the previous Monday to discuss what would be included in a road abandonment policy, as state law allows for the procedure,…