Emily Mills, Angie Marks Named Piedmont STARs
EMILY MILLS (L), ANGIE MARKS Emily Mills was named STAR (Student-Teacher Achievement Recognition) student for Piedmont Academy, and she chose Mrs. Angie Marks as her STAR teacher. Last week readers read about Mari Jablonski who is STAR Student for Jasper County High School (JCHS). She chose Christie McAlum as her STAR teacher. All the STAR…
Read MoreMissionary, Humanitarian Efforts in Honduras
Jasper County native and known artist Ben Eidson and his wife, Karen Camelo, were part of a small group of Crossroads Baptist Church in Social Circle members that embarked on a mission trip to Honduras January 3-11, 2020. Ben said that a few of the church members got together and decided on this mission trip…
Read MoreEight Are Arrested Over Past Week
The Jasper County Sheriff’s Office (JSCO) arrest booking results for the week of January 14-21 reflect that eight individuals were taken into custody. Those persons and their charges include the following: •Jennifer Kenea Thomason—36, of Covington for probation violation. •Nicole Elizabeth Kraus—36, of Lynn Haven, Fla. for parole violation. •Oscar Henry Jenkins—55, of Monticello for…
Read MoreAthletic Complex Budget Up To $11.75 Million
The Jasper County Board of Education approved an amendment to the budget to encompass the remaining costs of the new athletic complex during their business meeting Tuesday. The amendment approved expenditures not to exceed $11,750,000 for the complex and was recommended by Superintendent Kenny Garland. The recommendation came before the board after it was determined…
Read MoreMLK Day is Honored Locally
MARCHERS PROCEED ALONG MLK DRIVE IN MONTICELLO Jasper Countians braved the chilly conditions Monday afternoon to participate in the annual Martin Luther King Day march and program held locally. Some 50 plus individuals took to the city streets to participate in the march which lasted approximately an hour. However the number of those attending the…
Read MoreCOC Names Michele Celani, Jasper County Small Engine
Michele Celani and Jasper County Small Engine were named Citizen of the Year and Business of the Year, respectively, during the annual Monticello-Jasper County Chamber of Commerce dinner held Tuesday evening in the Charlie Elliott Wildlife Center banquet hall. The festive event began with a social hour before naming the honorees of the evening. Loree…
Read MoreDonna Sue Strawhun
Donna Sue Strawhun, age 79, of Snellville, passed away January 19, 2020, at home. Mrs. Strawhun was born in Rolla, Missouri to the late Joseph Oliver Strawhun and Pearl Anita Webber Strawhun. She lived in Stone Mountain for over 20 years before moving in with her sister, Sandra. In addition to her parents, she was…
Read MoreCynthia Price Kenney
Cynthia Price Kenney, 78, of Athens passed away on January 17, 2020. She was the daughter of Judge Olin and Frances Price. Mrs. Kenney was a graduate of Athens High class of 1959 and Truett McConnell College. She taught kindergarten at Piedmont Academy in Monticello and was a preschool teacher at First Presbyterian in Athens…
Read MoreBunnist Lee Gantt Ammons
Funeral services for Mrs. Bunnist Lee Gantt Ammons, age 66, were held January 16, 2020 at St. James A.M.E. Church with burial in the New Community Cemetery in Adgateville. Rev. Dr. Jimmy Horton officiated. She died January 10. “Lucy,” as she was affectionately known, was born May 6, 1953 in Hillsboro to Marvin and Louella…
Read MoreHow Disposable Diapers Are Made
Disposable diapers have a notable reputation. After all, they’re used to absorb your baby’s messes and prevent it from spreading. They are a staple for any baby bag in any situation. Knowing how disposable diapers are made is equally important so you know what you’re buying. Ultimately, disposable diapers consist of two parts: the absorbent…
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