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Randall T. ‘Doozie’ Puckett

Randall T. “Doozie” Puckett, age 56, passed away on Tuesday, June 9, 2020. He was preceded in death by his brother William “Willie” Puckett, grandparents Ruben and Effie Dutton and Y.Z. Eqerah Puckett. He is survived by his parents, Donald and Laura Dutton Puckett, Dacula, sisters Wanda (Willy) Given, Auburn, GA, brothers, David (Stephanie) Puckett,…

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Top Tips for Handling Hazardous Materials Safely

Toxic, caustic, and hazardous items may seem more at home in comic books and sci-fi movies, but they’re actually rather common facets of everyday life. Indeed, many everyday items, including household cleaners and car batteries, qualify as hazardous items. You must handle these items with utmost care at all times to ensure your own safety…

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Common Timeshare Mistakes to Avoid

There are various reasons why an individual would consider investing in a timeshare property—halved initial purchase cost, guaranteed housing, and even scheduling flexibility. But when the time comes to finally commit to this purchase, there’s a lot that can go wrong and several factors that could put you at risk. It’s for this reason that,…

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Best Welding Tips for Beginners

Learning the art of welding is a fascinating experience. Mastering the different welding methods is no easy task, but with the right mindset and passion, you can get the hang of it sooner than later. To help new welders get a jumpstart on their skills, we’ve compiled some of the best welding tips for beginners…

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Reasons You Need to Replace Your Home’s Air Filter

A part of household maintenance that can often be neglected is your home’s air filter. An old air filter can cause a lot more damage to you and your home than you might realize. If you are not familiar with why this is the case, here are the reasons you need to replace your home’s air filter.   For Your Health  If you suffer…

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How to Recognize and Prevent Dehydration in Young Athletes

Young athletes spend a considerable amount of time engaging in exercise, often outside in the heat. As a result, their risk of dehydration increases greatly. Dehydration doesn’t just impair children’s athletic performance; it can also have a significant negative impact on their health. According to the Mayo Clinic, dehydration may increase one’s risk of heat…

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Two Elections In One Take Place on Tuesday

Election day is finally close—next Tuesday, June 9, the polls will be open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. for persons to vote in the Republican and Democratic primaries and the nonpartisan general election. Probate Judge Andrea Brown, who serves as election superintendent, and Chief Registrar Carole Norris concur that it is a very confusing…

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Commissioners Discuss Budget

The Jasper County Commissioners spent considerable time at their regular meeting Monday discussing the 2021 budget, and the discussion got quite heated at times. After they reviewed the revenues, and discussed how much fund balance is available and how much they should use, they looked at several scenarios with a budget very similar to that…

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Deputies Make Arrests

Deputies with the Jasper County Sheriff’s Office (JCSO) have been busy with traffic stops, and have also investigated several incidents. They recovered a stolen vehicle on Saturday. Deputies also took several reports of theft. There was a theft from a motor vehicle on Dallas Trail, and air conditioning units were taken from an address on…

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Blood Drive Set Monday

The American Red Cross will hold a blood drive in the Fellowship Hall of the Monticello First United Methodist Church on Monday, June 8, from 3 to 7 p.m. Appointments can be scheduled online through the Red Cross at www.redcrossblood.org or call 1-800-RED CROSS. Temperatures will be taken, and social distancing practiced. The church is…

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