5 Ways To Theft-Proof Your Jeep Wrangler
5 Ways To Theft-Proof Your Jeep Wrangler A primary rationalization for many drivers owning a Jeep Wrangler is the ability to remove the hardtop for a more enjoyable experience on the road. Yet, there are still some considerations, such as securing your Jeep Wrangler when there is no top. Soak in some of the different…
Read MoreThe Most Well-Known Infrastructure Failures Through History
The Most Well-Known Infrastructure Failures Through History If you know anything about the history of our modern infrastructure, you’re probably aware of how far we’ve come since the dawn of our species. Once making homes out of sticks and mud, now designing towering complexes that seem to stretch as far as the eyes can see—our…
Read MoreCathryne Elizabeth Carithers Hunt
Cathryne Elizabeth Carithers Hunt, age 67, of Lilburn, passed away Sunday, Sept. 13, 2020, at the Northside Hospital Gwinnett in Lawrenceville. Cathryne “Cathy” Hunt was born and raised in Macon, to Mary Louise Malone Carithers and the late William Kenneth Carithers. In addition to her father, she was preceded in death by her sister, Brenda…
Read MoreEarnest Sands, Sr.
A celebration of life for Earnest Sands, Sr. was to be held yesterday, Sept. 16, 2020 at New Community Cemetery, 4981 Hwy 11 South, in Hillsboro. Rev. Reymond Sands, eulogist. Mr. Sands was born August 1, 1936 in Jasper County to the late Bennie Sands, Sr. and Annie Mae Sands. September 10, 2020, God called…
Read MoreMikus Benton
Mikus Benton passed away on September 13, 2020. A memorial celebration of life is planned for Friday, Sept. 25, at 11 a.m. at 11145 Hwy. 83 south. Smith and Sons Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements; 706-468-6625.
Read MoreMrs. Jessie Mae Alexander Walker
Mrs. Jessie Mae Alexander Walker passed away on September 13, 2020. A celebration of life for Mrs. Walker will be held on Saturday, Sept. 19, 2020, at 11 a.m. at New Bethel Grove Church Cemetery, 527 Bethel Grove Road in Monticello. Rev. Jerry Williams will officiate. Smith and Sons Funeral Home is in charge of…
Read MoreJoyce Burton
A celebration of life for Joyce Burton, who died September 9, 2020, will be held today, Sept. 17, 2020 at 11 a.m. at South View Cemetery, 343 South View Street in Monticello. Rev. Ricky Hammond, eulogist. Ms. Burton was born September 27, 1978. Smith and Sons Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. 706-468-6625.
Read MoreSchool Board Receives COVID, Testing Reports
The Jasper County School Board Tuesday learned that there have been 18 cases of COVID-19 in the school system since in-person learning started back last month. Of those cases, four were discovered Tuesday—three studens and one staff member, and quarantine letters were sent home. Of the total cases, School Superintendent Kenny Garland said 11 were…
Read MoreScarecrow Contest Begins Soon
The Monticello-Jasper County Chamber of Commerce is sponsoring a scarecrow contest and Deer symbol scavenger hunt this fall. The contest is open to all individuals/families, non-profit organizations, schools, churches, clubs, businesses and governments. Participants must pre-register, and the registration deadline is September 23. Entry forms may be submitted in persons to the Visitors’ Center, located…
Read MoreNutrition
Our bodies are built up and maintained from the food we eat. Daily there is a breaking down of the tissues of the body, and the components to restore this breaking down of tissues are obtained from our food. In this sense our body can be likened to a house in need of repairs. One…
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