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5 Key Reasons Why You Should Be a Minimalist

You’ve probably heard about a minimalist lifestyle. Minimalists essentially live with only necessary items, discarding any additional or unneeded possessions so they can focus on actually living. Rather than distracting themselves with the material and fleeting things in life, those who practice minimalism strive to focus on the long-lasting aspects of life. Not fully convinced?…

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How to Prepare Your Heavy Equipment for Summer

The summertime is when a lot of heavy equipment sees the most usage. Construction sites become more active, factories start producing more, and the opportunity to use the equipment appears more often during this hot season. Heavy equipment requires year-round maintenance, but the summer season can be especially taxing on it. Check out this guide…

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Fay Potts

Fay Potts, of Covington, passed away Saturday, June 20, 2020, at the age of 79. Ms. Potts was a lifelong resident of Newton County. She carved out a life of simplicity and contentment in her hometown community, where she was a loyal employee of Oxford Industries for 25 years and a supportive member of Stewart…

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Tips for Packaging and Shipping Your Jewelry

When you’re looking to sell your products online, being conscious of standard packing and shipping processes is crucial to success. This knowledge not only ensures that your product is safe while in transit but also that it makes it to your customer’s front door on schedule. However, if your business sells specialty items, there’s more…

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Matt Cain Looks Forward to UGA

Matt Cain moved to Monticello when he was in the third grade. A Jasper County High School (JCHS) Class of 2020 senior, his family moved here for his father’s job, at the time as an assistant coach and teacher at the Jasper County Middle School. Many years later and a few coaching jobs later, Matt…

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65 Covid-19 Cases Registered Here

Covid-19 cases currently total 65 in Jasper County as of Tuesday evening. The June 22 operational summary from the North Central Health District (NCHD) listed 61 from the data collected through June 21. The purpose of this report is to provide situational awareness to district partners and community members. NCHD is part of the Georgia…

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ATHLETIC COMPLEX IS READY

The Jasper County Board of Education received a certificate of occupancy (CO) for the new athletic complex last Friday, with the agreement that there are still a few minor things to be completed. Supt. Kenny Garland said that the school will begin moving equipment and such in the week of July 6. Weather permitting, graduation…

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Deputies Make Drug Arrests

David Andrew Scott, 32, of Winder was arrested last week on charges of possession of Schedule IV controled substance, possession of Schedule I controled substance, possession of marijuana less than an ounce, failure to maintain lane and drug related objects. He was stopped on Hwy. 11 north last Saturday, and deputies conducted a brief investigation…

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God Gives Us Promises

All who have been called by the Lord our God. Then Peter continued preaching for a long time, strongly urging all his listeners: “Save yourselves from this crooked generation!” John 15:18 says, “If the world hates you, keep in mind that tit hated Me first. I thank God for everything in life. I give honor…

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Coronavirus

Hope this Hello finds you and yours well. The invisible virus that has infected millions continues to dominate the news as it affects home life, schools, work, and economy. Will there ever be a end in sight? Each day there is a new revelation, but no vaccine or cure. Just when doctors, researchers and medical…

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