Commission Approves Upgrades for Voting
The Jasper County Board of Commissioners voted Monday evening to proceed with electrical upgrades to the three voting precincts in the county as mandated by the state. An inspector from the Secretary of State said that the county does not have the electrical power necessary for the new voting machines. County manager Mike Benton sought…
Read MoreJudge Burleson Sentences Several
Judge Alison Burleson presided over the January 28 motion day, criminal and child support services calendars of Jasper Superior Court. The following sentences were ordered: •Joseph Michaud, II, sentenced to one and a half years in a Department of Corrections facility for possession of methamphetamine. He was credited for time served from November 2017 until…
Read MoreApplications Available for Art, Talent Showcase
The Monticello Civic Club will host an Art & Talent Showcase on Friday, Feb. 28, at 6 p.m. in the theater at Jasper County High School, 14477 Hwy. 11 north. All students in kindergarten through 12th grades are invited to take part, and applications are available at the schools and Chamber of Commerce. A mandatory…
Read MoreCheck These Dates
Check off your list, General Beauregard, our resident weather prognosticator, had his say early Sunday morning on Ground Hog Day, early spring a’coming. Start getting those bikinis out. Then, later Sunday, it was hot in Miami not from the weather so much as the half time show at the Super Bowl. Have you ever seen…
Read MoreElection Year Drama Set for the State of Georgia
There is no denying that 2020 was already set to be an interesting election year in our state. Presidential election years always peak voter interest. There will be the state’s Democratic Presidential Primary in March. As we have covered before in this space there will not be a Republican Presidential Primary for Georgia even though…
Read MoreJCMS FBLA Competes at Leadership Conference
On January 27, several Jasper County Middle School students competed in the Future Business Leaders of America Region Leadership Conference at Jasper County High School. The members were tested on their knowledge of various business topics and competed against students from 10 other counties in the region. First place winners included Collyn Jenkins in Business…
Read MoreYouth from Three Schools Compete at Tech Fair
On January 25, several students from Jasper County High School, Jasper County Middle School and Washington Park Elementary School traveled to Westside High School in Macon to compete in the Regional Technology Fair Competition which was hosted by Bibb County School District. Students were accompanied by sponsors Amy Wade, Cara Youmans, Mary Tumlin, Johnnie Sue…
Read More4-H Shotgun Orientation Meeting Set Today, Feb. 6
The Jasper County 4-H shotgun program is gearing up for the 2020 competition season, Practices will begin on Sunday, Feb. 16 and will be held weekly on Sundays starting at 2 p.m. Students in seventh through 12th grades are eligible. There will be an orientation meeting for potential new team members held today, Feb. 6,…
Read MoreTips for Hosting the Perfect Dinner Party
It’s long been said that the fastest way to a person’s heart is through their stomach. One great way to tug at multiple friends’ heartstrings at once is by hosting a dinner party. While the thought of entertaining and preparing a meal for multiple guests can be quite daunting, dinner parties can be a…
Read MoreMari Jablonski Is Jasper’s STAR
CHRISTIE MCALUM, JIMMY JORDAN, MARI JABLONSKI Mari Jablonski of Jasper County High School, was named Jasper County’s STAR (Student-Teacher Achievement Recognition) student last Friday during the annual STAR banquet held at Washington Park Elementary School. Miss Jablonksi named Christie McAlum as her STAR teacher. Senior Emily Mills represented Piedmont Academy and chose Angie Marks as…
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