Several Cases Are Heard In Jasper Superior Court
The Jasper County Superior Court August 4 criminal calendar session produced several sentences under the jurisdiction of Ocmulgee Judicial Circuit Judge Amanda Petty. •Larandy Gotel, sentenced to three months of probation for charges of public indecency, simple battery, and obstruction of an officer. Fined $500. •Martha Hollaway, sentenced to two years of probation for family…
Read MoreThefts Reported; Few Arrests
Deputies with the Jasper County Sheriff’s Office (JCSO) are investigating three thefts that occurred in the last week. A deputy discovered the theft of services from an address on Harvey Street, and a wheelbarrow was taken from an address on Alcovy Street. In addition, 50 small gas tanks, some with gas, were taken from an…
Read MoreGary Stanley Grindle
Gary Stanley Grindle, age 61 of Newborn formerly of Jasper and prior in Buford passed away Tuesday, August 11, 2020. The family will hold memorial service at a later date. Arrangements by Lawson Funeral Home, 4532 Hwy 53, Hoschton, GA 30548, www.lawsonfuneralhome.org, 706-654-0966
Read MoreMiss Mary Magdalene Digby
Funeral services for Miss Mary Magdalene Digby, who died August 2, 2020, were held Thursday, Aug. 6, at South View Cemetery in Monticello. Rev. Ricky Hammond, pastor of St. John C.M.E. Church was eulogist. Rev. Dr. Lavonia McIntyre offered words of comfort. To most people, it was “Mary.” To family it was “Sister.” She was…
Read MoreMrs. Linda M. McGuire
A celebration of life for Mrs. Linda Marie McGuire, who died August 1, 2020, was held Saturday, August 8, at Shady Dale Community Cemetery in Shady Dale. Rev. Calvin Searcy, eulogist. Mrs. McGuire was born on August 11, 1959 to the parentage of the late James Water, Sr. and the late Johnny Mae Searcy. Mrs.…
Read MoreFood Bank Distribution Set
The Jasper County Food Bank will again host its “Third Thursday County-Wide Food Distribution” on August 20 from 1 to 4:30 p.m. at the Food Bank Building located at 2171 Post Road in Monticello. There is no cost or fee for this event which is available to any resident of Jasper County. The food bank…
Read MorePraying for Results
In 2018, after working for 20 years in the field of banking and information technology, I left banking to work for an automotive repair shop. I no longer have to drive one and a half to two hours to work. I now drive roughly 18-20 minutes to work. Forty minute round trips are far better…
Read MoreGo Braves!
Go Braves! Or maybe I should say, Way to Go, Braves! Sitting here this Monday afternoon after the Braves won a doubleheader on Sunday feels pretty darn good. For those of you who are not baseball fans, baseball has begun. And for us sports-hungry fans, it is none too soon. It’s (obviously) an abbreviated season,…
Read MoreRemembering A Teammate And Long-Ago Baseball Glory
Several weeks ago a lifelong friend and I were discussing our childhood days on the recreation baseball field. With so many years having gone by since that time I asked my friend, who keeps close tabs on such things, if we had lost any member of our team, meaning if anyone had died. Fortunately, my…
Read MoreRead, Read, Read—That’s All You Need To Travel the World
Reading has always been one of my favorite activities. It has brought me a lot of enjoyment and consistency during these unsettled pandemic times. I’d like to share some fun I’ve had reading this year and highlight the wonderful resource that we have in our Jasper County Library. Back in January I visited our library…
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