Hurricanes Rebound With Region Road Win
A strong third quarter helped the Jasper County-Monticello High School boys basketball team to a 63-54 road region win against Bleckley County on Saturday. The Canes were coming off a one-sided loss to Washington County the previous night. “We were not in a good place mentally after the tough loss the night before,” coach Chris…
Read MoreCougars Shine at Region Wrestling Meet
Piedmont Academy hosted its region wrestling meet this past Saturday and four team members finished as runner-up. Patrick Meadows (113), Jayce Daniel (120), Boone Pope (126) and Michael Joseph (138) each were second in their respective weight class. “The coaches are very proud of where this program is headed,” coach Nick Meadows said. “It was…
Read MoreLady Canes Soccer Wins Season Opener
The Jasper County-Monticello High School varsity girls soccer team made its season debut last week with a 3-0 victory against visiting BASA (Barrow Arts and Science Academy). Becky Leigh Wilson scored the first goal for the Lady Canes early in the first half. Betz Marti added the second goal on a corner kick. Marlene Torres…
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Work Continues on New Truck Route
Work is continuing on Jasper County’s new 3.4-mile two-lane truck route located northeast of Monticello that will run from State Route (SR) 16 to SR 83. Work began in early October on the $17,452,848 construction contract which E.R. Snell Contractor was awarded to include bridges over White Oak Creek and the Norfolk Southern Railroad. The…
Read MoreStolen Car Recovered; Six Arrested
Deputies with the Jasper County Sheriff’s Office (JCSO) investigated two claims of identity fraud, and recovered a stolen vehicle in the last week. The vehicle was found by a property owner, who contacted law enforcement. Deputies discovered the vehicle was reported stolen out of Gwinnett County. The vehicle was towed from the location to an…
Read MoreRandy Strozier Seeks Mayor Pro-tem Post
I would like to announce my candidacy for the office of mayor pro-tem of Monticello in the upcoming election in March. I grew up in Hampton, and graduated from Henry County High School. “I’m the pastor of Bethlehem Baptist Church and assistant pastor of Springfield Missionary Baptist Church of Monticello, but as a resident for…
Read MoreCounty Discusses Subdivisions
The Jasper County Commissioners Monday voted to approve a preliminary plat for Water’s Edge Subdivision, Phase 2, much to the dismay of some residents. Only two residents were at Monday’s called meeting to speak against the development, but several had spoken when the commissioners first considered it at their regular meeting at the beginning of…
Read MoreWater & Sewer Authority Approves 2020 Audit
The Jasper County Water & Sewer Authority members voted unanimously at their regular meeting last Tuesday, Jan. 18, to refinance existing USDA loans as soon as possible before interest rates increase further. The action came after they heard the report on the 2020 audit from Rae Johnston, and they approved the audit. Ms. Johnston commented…
Read MoreHigh School Announces Its STARs
Jasper County High School has announced its STAR (Student-Teacher Achievement Recognition) student and teacher of the 2021-22 school year, George “King” Smith and his teacher, Dr. Tyson Harty. Each year, every high school selects a STAR student, and that student selects his or her STAR teacher. The STAR student generally has the highest SAT score…
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