Community Baccalaureate Service Set
Monticello Baptist Church will host the annual Community Baccalaureate Service on Sunday, July 12, at 7:30 p.m. at Rose Bowl Field. The service will feature worship music from Parker Wyatt, and several local pastors and lay people will share words of encouragement to the seniors. Graduates are invited to wear their graduation cap and bring…
Read MoreSuspects Identified; Several Arrested
The two individuals who were shown in last week’s Monticello News after they broke into Washington Park Elementary School have been identified and charges are pending, according to an announcement from the Jasper County Sheriff’s Office (JCSO). In other crime news this week, as the result of a joint investigation with the Sheriff’s Office in…
Read MoreCyclist Completes T. Rex Ride—RAWR!
I do a type of long-distance, self-supported cycling called randonneuring. For many years I have enjoyed group rides called brevets, organized by Randonneurs USA (RUSA). Like so many other activities, official RUSA events have been cancelled for the past few months because of COVID-19 and currently are suspended indefinitely. Randonneuring is not racing; the only…
Read MoreMonticello Hires New Manager
The Monticello City Council met in a called meeting last Thursday, and voted to hire Angela H. Redding as the new city manager. Tim Young, previous city manager resigned as of June 30. Ms. Redding began work Tuesday at Monticello City Hall. Angela H. Redding is a native of Cordele. She is a woman of…
Read MoreTyler Wages Enjoys At-Home School
Tyler Wages, Jasper County High School (JCHS) Class of 2020, brother to Taylor Wages, JCHS Class of 2018 who now attends the University of North Georgia (UNG), and son of Maylon and Magen Wages has always lived in Monticello. His mom Magen works locally at Perma Therm and Tyler’s father Maylon works in nearby Eatonton…
Read MoreBusy, Busy, Busy
(Editor’s Note: Lyle Allen, a former pastor, contributed to this space regularly for a time, but stopped nearly three years ago. This spring, he was inspired and wrote more columns for The News to use. Here is his first one for 2020. Anyone else interested in writing in this space may contact the newspaper editor,…
Read MoreMore Choices When We Vote
The upcoming “jungle primary” which will help determine one of two U.S. Senate seats for the state of Georgia is unique for multiple reasons. First, a “jungle primary” will have all candidates, regardless of party, listed together at one time. There are no separate primaries similar to the one which saw Republican incumbent David Perdue…
Read MoreThe 3 Best Health Benefits of Matcha Tea
Matcha is a unique type of green tea that, in addition to containing a high number of antioxidants, has a smooth, sweet taste. However, the benefits of this renowned powdered tea go deeper than that. If you’re in need of a healthy and delicious drink in your life, take a look at the three best…
Read MoreTips for Starting a Logging Business
Everyone needs to remove dead trees from their property at some point, and most people aren’t willing to do it themselves. Additionally, companies need fresh wood to manufacture goods like furniture, plywood, and various sizes of lumber. But companies typically don’t chop down trees themselves, so they hire someone else to do it. If you’re…
Read More4 Ancient Careers That Are Still Popular Today
The professional world has changed a lot over the course of history, but it might not be as different as you think. Many of the occupations of the ancient world still exist today. Of course, an Ancient Roman cab driver looked a little different than your typical New York City driver, but the basics of…
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