Commissioners Discuss 2022 Budget
After an hour and a half handling county business Monday evening, the commissioners turned their attention to the proposed 2022 budget. They reviewed revenues in a recent work session, and Monday began examining individual budgets. One place that budget requests went up significantly was the courts. County Manager Mike Benton explained why Superior Court was…
Read MoreGraduation Section Set for May 27
Senior parents, grandparents, aunts, uncles, hurry in to The Monticello News to be sure your special senior is saluted in The Monticello News senior section planned for Thursday, May 27. Graduation ceremonies for Jasper County High School are set for Friday, May 28, and Piedmont Academy will hold commencement on Saturday, May 29. Discounts for…
Read MoreHigh Schools Honor STARs
JULIA ALDRIDGE (L), CHRISTIE McALUM Julia Aldridge has been named STAR student at Jasper County High School, and selected math teacher Christie McAlum as her STAR teacher. Meanwhile, Davin Waldrop was chosen STAR student at Piedmont Academy, and he selected Angie Marks as his STAR teacher. STAR students are those who scored the highest on…
Read MoreCommissioners Handle Much Business
The Jasper County Commissioners met for more than three hours Monday, with the first part of the meeting serving as the May business meeting, during which much action was taken, and the last hour and half was a budget discussion. During the regular meeting, commissioners approved some $900,000 to Central Georgia Electric Membership Corporation (CGEMC)…
Read MoreCharlie LeNorris Gude, Jr.
Charlie LeNorris Gude, Jr. was granted his heavenly wings on April 20, 2021. His final days were surrounded by his family with whom he loved and cherished dearly. A celebration of life service was held Monday, April 26 from the graveside at South View Cemetery, 1000 South View Street, Monticello. Rev. Morris Smith officiated. Charlie…
Read MoreMonticello Officials Get Electrical Rate Overview
The Monticello City Council held a work session Tuesday evening for a discussion of electric rates with information provided by two speakers with Electric Cities of Georgia (ECG). Monticello purchases its power from the Municipal Electric Authority of Georgia (MEAG), and John Giles with ECG explained the difference between MEAG, the power producer, and ECG…
Read MoreLaura Thompson Is Named WPES Principal
Laura Thompson, current Assistant Principal at Washington Park Elementary School, has been named the new Principal of the school effective July 1, 2021, announced Jasper County Schools Superintendent Kenny Garland. She will replace Dr. Susan Stone who will be moving to Central Services for the upcoming school year. Ms. Thompson has served the Jasper County…
Read MoreDeputies Investigate Several Complaints
Deputies with the Jasper County Sheriff’s Office (JCSO) responded to several accidents in the last week, including a fatal accident on Hwy. 11 north. In addition, they investigated several complaints. A resident reported his homemade trailer stolen from his front yard. Deputies also investigated a theft by conversion where a resident’s caregiver is taking his…
Read MoreMrs. Louise Jenkins Whitfield
Mrs. Louise Jenkins Whitfield peacefully transitioned this life in Dunwoody. A celebration of life for Mrs. Whitfield is planned for Saturday, April 24, 2021 at noon at Greenwood Baptist Church, 240 Aikenton Road in Monticello, Ga. 31064. Bishop Nicholas Curry, pastor. Rev. John E. Butler, Sr. eulogist. Smith and Sons Funeral Home has charge of…
Read MoreMrs. Christie Maria Thomas Hill
A celebration of life for Mrs. Christie Maria Thomas Hill, who died April 7, 2021, was held Saturday, April 17 at South View Cemetery in Monticello. Rev. Dr. Donna Marie Calix officiated. Mrs. Hill was a native of Monticello, born to Harrison Thomas, Sr., and Belvary J. Thomas on June 12, 1986. She was the…
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