Athletic Director Matt Martin Takes Coaching Job in Florida
Matt Martin recently found himself the beneficiary of a two-for-one deal which was too good to pass up. Martin, who was athletic director at Jasper County-Monticello for the past two years, was recently named the head football coach at Space Coast High School in Cocoa, Fla. It has been a professional goal of Martin’s to…
Read MoreThe Different Types of Work Gloves and When to Use Them
It’s common knowledge that no matter what industry you’re in, as long as you’re working with your hands, you should be wearing work gloves. These garments not only protect your hands from injury while on the job, but they also guarantee you’re getting the best traction for the tasks you’re performing. Because of this, it’s…
Read MoreAction Is Taken in Court
Judge Terry Massey presided over a session of Jasper Superior Court on May 12. There were less than 10 civil and criminal cases to review which resulted in the following sentences: Noah Cloud, one year of probation for lesser offense of disorderly conduct. Fined $400. Robert Malcom, probation revoked to 30 days in the Jasper…
Read MoreBeekeeping Tips Every Beginner Should Know
As with caring for any living creature, successful beekeeping is a complex undertaking. You need to understand what honeybees need to survive and flourish as well as what constitutes normal and abnormal behavior among them. Whether you’re trying to start raising bees in your backyard or seriously considering becoming a multi-hive professional beekeeper, it can…
Read MoreD. Driskell Is Assistant 911 Director
DENISE DRISKELL The Jasper County 911 Authority voted last Thursday to offer the position of Assistant Director of the 911 center to Denise Driskell. Ms. Driskell accepted the position. She is very dependable and trustworthy and just like myself, said Betty Jump, 911 director who made the recommendation. “911 is in her blood and will…
Read MoreFootball’s Big in Senior’s Life
JAYLON MITCHELL “Football has been pretty big in my life. I played recreation, travel and middle school football, pretty much did everything football,” Jaylon Mitchell began. To complete his football “everything,” Jaylon, Jasper County High School (JCHS) Class of 2020, also played football during high school for the Monticello Hurricanes as a running back and…
Read MoreSchool Board Approves Insurance; Gets Update
The Jasper County School Board held its monthly business meeting on May 19, and took action on several items presented at the work session the week before. Billy Bryant from the Washington Park Elementary School (WPES) school governance team presented a summary of activities for the school year. He stated appreciation of the faculty and…
Read MoreJasper On Record For 32 Covid-19 Cases, One Death
The North Central Health District (NCHD), part of the Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH), reports that Jasper County has had 32 Covid-19 cases of record which include four hospitalizations and one death related to the illness. The NCHD serves individuals residing in 13 Central Georgia counties including Jasper. Each week the organization provides a…
Read MoreRetail Re-Opens
I for one have missed shopping, or at least mindlessly browsing, during the duration of the shelter-at-home portion of the pandemic as only essential businesses were open for business. It’s just not the same browsing for a nicely priced rump roast in the supermarket as it is a pair of slacks on sale at Macys.…
Read MoreUnder New Management
I give thanks to God who is first in my life and to the Monticello News staff who allow me to come in other people’s lives with the Gospel/Jesus Christ the Good News! Under New Man With a New Heart Every person needs a new heart. Just look around you. How many parents have intentionally…
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