Man Shoots At Another from Vehicle
Quantonious Ahmir Da’Vorren Banks, 24, of Monticello has been charged with aggravated assault and reckless conduct after allegedly discharging four rounds of a 9mm from a Springfield Armory XD-9 from within a motor vehicle at Mekedric Maddox who was in a vehicle during a verbal altercation. A round struck the back hatch of the vehicle…
Read MoreProbation Revoked For Many
Several defendants had their probation revoked during last week’s criminal session of Jasper Superior Court under the direction of Judge Amanda Petty. Gregory Thurman had his probation revoked to the state penal system until September 2022 for violating previously established probation conditions. He was charged with committing the new offense of obstruction of an officer…
Read MoreDISTRACTED DRIVING
Britt Parris, 20, of Monticello was not seriously injured when he wrecked his 2007 Ford Ranger Sunday on Hillsboro Street in Monticello. Mr. Parris said he was distracted by his cell phone, when he was headed towards Monticello Sunday evening about 6 p.m. He looked away, and the right corner of his truck hit the…
Read MoreDiamond Cougars Earn Non-Region Win
The Piedmont Academy varsity baseball team returned to action following spring break on Tuesday and earned a 4-2 home non-region win against Class AAA Westfield. Senior Cameron Mobley earned the win working five innings and recording seven strikeouts. The Hornets managed only three hits in the contest. David Bishop closed out the final two innings.…
Read MoreDiamond Canes Continue Impressive Season Earning Three Wins Last Week
The Jasper County-Monticello High School baseball team added two key region wins in recent outings and went 3-0 overall in the past week. The Canes scored early and often in a 14-2 home non-region win against Rockdale County on April 8. Jasper County-Monticello scored five runs in the bottom of the first inning to take…
Read MoreHOSA Students Perform Well at State
Jasper County High School (JCHS) HOSA students competed in the State Leadership Conference competitive events and earned several recognitions. Summer Victrum was victorious earning a second place medal in the Personal Care event. J.K. Strength medaled for third place in the State for Home Health Aide. Other JCHS HOSA state competitors earned awards by placing…
Read MoreJCHS Students Raise Their Voices In Sister Act Jr. on April 24-25
Monticello will soon be blessed by students from Jasper County High School’s presentation of a “divine” production: Sister Act Jr. This rousing musical tells the story of Deloris Van Cartier, a high-spirited aspiring singer who witnesses a murder and is forced to enter the Queen of Angels convent under witness protection. “‘Raise your voice’ is…
Read MoreSizing Up The 2022 Georgia Races
If there was any lingering doubt about whether Donald Trump would play a factor in the 2022 Georgia elections, that question can officially be put to rest. Georgia governor Brian Kemp is likely to face a high-profile primary challenge and if he survives that a rematch against Democrat Stacy Abrams is all but likely in…
Read MoreMilestones
It’s shaping up to be a good week, personally, for us at The Monticello News. On Sunday, Kathy became “Grandma 2.0” just over a year after becoming Grandma 1.0, biologically that is. She’s as happy as a bluebird in summer. Little BKRC as we knew her before birth makes Jenny a repeat great-aunt and Hannah…
Read MoreComeback from COVID
For over a year, COVID has wreaked havoc on our communities and our lifestyle. Everything has been turned upside down. Health issues have been paramount. Many have contracted COVID. Numerous families have lost loved ones to the virus. The illness and deaths have highlighted the dangers of COVID. To mitigate the spreading of the virus,…
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