Tristan Light Medals at State for Mat Canes
Senior Tristan Light tied for fifth place at the GHSA Class AA state wrestling meet last week in Macon. Light (220) was the lone member of the Jasper County-Monticello High School wrestling team to finish in the top six of his respective weight class. “He wrestled well and got off to a strong start,” said…
Read MoreCanes Prepare for State Tournament
The Jasper County-Monticello High School varsity boys basketball team is going to the Class AA state tournament. That much is known. However, at this point the opponent, game date and game time are all unknown. The Canes compete in Region 3-AA which decided not to hold a postseason tournament. The top four teams from the…
Read MoreThose in Greene’s District Should Handle Her Political Fate
Even as the House of Representatives voted to remove Georgia congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene from her committee assignments, there remains a lingering question for many about just how to deal with her. Make no mistake, Greene is not going away. This move to sanction her was led by Democrats but 11 Republicans also voted for…
Read MoreThankful
Forty years have passed since I graduated from high school. That is truly hard for me to fathom. As for me, the path of my life has had many twists and turns, most of which were not a part of my original plan or dream. As for me, I have no regrets. Two scripture verses…
Read MoreHappy Valentine’s Day
Three days left to get or give enough hints to get a favorite Valentine gift. According to sources, chocolate is a favorite of both women and men. An estimated 58 million pounds of chocolate are sold in the seven days leading up to February 14. This year predictors predict $8.1 billion will be spent for…
Read MoreDDA Approves New Logo, Address
The Downtown Development Authority (DDA) has a new logo along with a new mailing address, as approved by board members during Monday’s regular meeting of the board. Board members have been working on drafting a logo for the organization for months in an effort to rebrand the authority under new representation after being somewhat defunct…
Read MoreMrs.Mary Braswell
Mrs.Mary Braswell died on February 8, 2021 at the Coliseum Hospital in Macon. Arrangements are pending. Smith and Sonws Funeral Home has charge of arrangements. http://www.smithandsonsfuneralhomemonticelloga.org, 706-468-6625
Read MoreMrs. Frankie Lee Gordon Jackson
Mrs. Frankie Lee Gordon Jackson was born on May 10, 1934 in Jasper County to the parentage of the late Henry Clay and Leanna Clark Gordon. She departed this earthly life the morning of Friday, Feb. 5, 2021 at her home surrounded by family. Frankie committed her life to God at an early age and…
Read MoreMrs. Odessa Griggs Bryant
Sister Odessa Bryant, 102, of Monticello, transitioned from this life on Friday, Jan. 29, 2021. She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles Bryant and beloved only son, Hillard Jordan, Jr. Sister Odessa is survived by grandson, Hillard III of Pittsburgh, PA and granddaughter, Rozalia Jones (Richard) of Newport News, VA; great-grandson, Bryant of…
Read MoreGary A. Pennamon
A celebration of life for Gary Arsenio Pennamon, who died January 26, 2021, was held February 5 at South View Cemetery. Rev. Jimmy Horton officiated. Mr. Pennamon was born on June 21, 1990 to Jacqueline L. Willis and LeTony Starr. The late Annie Pennamon and Herman Pennamon raised him. Gary attended high school in Hawkinsville.…
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