Emergency Declared, Curfew Set; Confirmed Cases Here
Jasper County is no longer in the clear—the first cases of COVID-19 have been confirmed, according to information from the Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH). It is up to the Center for Disease Control (CDC) to contact persons that the patients may have come in contact with. Two cases had been confirmed here as…
Read MoreFirst Responders Need Supplies
The local first responders are in need of supplies. First responders are those who show up first in emergencies—fire/rescue workers, deputies, and emergency medical technicians/paramedics. The Monticello-Jasper County Chamber of Commerce is collecting supplies for them.. Items need for EMS and fir/rescue include disposable gowns, safety glasses (Jasper County Lumber Company has them in stock),…
Read MoreGunshot at Post Office Investigated
BULLET SHATTERS GLASS AT POST OFFICE Sunday morning deputies with the Jasper County Sheriff’s Office responded to the Monticello Post Office to investigate gunshots fired into the front of the building. Upon arrival deputies observed what appeared to be a single gunshot that entered the front door, penetrated the glass in the foyer, then struck…
Read MoreBurglars Hit Stores
On March 16, at approximately 12:39 a.m. deputies of the Jasper County Sheriff’s Office responded to Tyson’s Country Store to investigate a burglary. Upon arrival they saw that glass had been broken out of the front door. The store owner arrived on scene to assist, and they determined that cigarettes and alcoholic beverages had been…
Read MoreSchool Board Approves Personnel Changes
The Jasper County School Board met for its regular meeting Tuesday, with only a couple of staff members in attendance, and the chairs for the audience separated to allow social distancing. The board learned that the system had been having pretty good attendance until school was called because of the COVID-19 virus. Supt. Kenny Garland…
Read More1st Day of Spring
Well, Happy 1st Day of Spring, when the sun is exactly above the Equator and day and night are in equal length. Did you feel it or did you let it go? Regardless of the headlines, nature is blooming and blossoming—azaleas, grasses, Bradford pears and peach trees. Can you see them through those itchy eyes…
Read MoreWays to Avoid Vacancies in Your Rental Property
Savvy real estate investors calculate budgets and set aside cash to cover unexpected maintenance issues and vacancies. Maintaining optimal occupancy takes forethought and planning, but there are many commonsense ways to avoid vacancies in your rental property. Keep the Tenants You’ve Already Got Retaining good tenants is a matter of showing them appreciation for their…
Read MoreHow to Increase the Longevity of Your Construction Equipment
One of the most important components of construction is the equipment that is used. Not only does it make work more efficient, it also makes the environment safer. Nonetheless, construction equipment isn’t cheap, so it’s important that you care for it—or it can end up costing you thousands of dollars and project obstructions. Find out…
Read More5 Reasons for Poor Gas Mileage
Drivers always want to squeeze as many miles out of a tank of gas as possible. This not only saves them money but also limits how often they take a detour into their local gas station to fill up. If you’d like to learn how to increase your fuel economy, read these common reasons for…
Read MoreUpdates that Improve the Value of Your Commercial Building
Nobody wants to purchase or do business in a building that needs a ton of work, so as a landlord or business owner, it’s your job to maintain the building. That includes giving the building some much-needed updates; keep reading to learn updates that improve the value of your commercial building. Make Your Building Eco-Friendly…
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