Here Comes Santa Claus
Less than two weeks until the hefty man in the red suit arrives. Thank goodness for a forgotten artist named Haddon Sundblom who had a vision of our perfect Santa. Some 70 years ago, he was hired by Coca Cola to create a Santa for their advertising in print and merchandise. He used a friend…
Read MoreGeorgia Republican Party Knows What Is Best For You
The Georgia Republican Party has decided the winner of the 2020 presidential primary for our state. The winner is President Trump. While certainly Trump was all but likely to win the Georgia primary the state party has decided to relieve you of your duty. After all, the party officials know better than you. They are…
Read MoreJCHS Water Wars Team Earns $10,000 For 2019 Eco Challenge
The Jasper County High School (JCHS) Water Wars Team won $10,000 in the 2019 Lexus Eco Challenge with their project Chat Up the Hooch. The Lexus Eco Challenge is a program designed by Lexus and Scholastic to educate and empower students to take action to improve the environment. Lexus and Scholastic award 16 teams nationwide…
Read MoreSchool Board Approves 2020-2021 Calendar
The Jasper County Charter System Board of Education voted to approve the 2020-2021 academic calendar during their regular meeting Tuesday night. The calendar boasts 177 instructional days for students with the first day of school on August 12, 2020. There will also be 13 working days for staff with teachers returning to school on August…
Read MoreCane Basketball To Begin Region Play
The varsity Hurricane squads played their first home games of the season last weekend with both squads falling to Spartanburg Christian Academy and Greene County. On Friday Monticello native Chris Arp brought his school’s team to town for some on the court action. The Lady Canes fell 43-27 while the Canes fell 63-49. Boys varsity…
Read MoreCougars Fall Short of State Title
When it was all said and done the word “almost” probably summed up the Piedmont Academy football team best Dec. 6 in Macon. The Cougars had a chance for a potential game-winning score in the final three minutes of the state championship game played at Mercer University. A fourth down and three pass attempt was…
Read MoreTiebreaker Counts, Again, in Final Football Contest
SARA RILEY (L) ACCEPTS PRIZE FROM MIRIAM YODER This is Sara Riley’s first year playing The Monticello News football contest, and she started out gangbusters. She has four chances for the Grand Prize on the Honor Roll, and now she has a win under her belt. Ms. Riley correctly picked the winners of 14 games…
Read MoreBubba Pope Will Give You The Shirt Off His Back
BUBBA POPE A local lady remembers when her husband had left her and their four children for her to raise on her own, and things were tight. One day there was a knock at her door, and a young man introduced himself as Bubba Pope. He asked how things were going. She said fine; she…
Read MoreSMITHSONIAN EXHIBIT OPENS HERE
Many dignitaries were on hand for the ribbon cutting Saturday to signify the grand opening of the Smithsonian exhibit, Crossroads—Change in Rural America, that will be available for view at the Visitors’ Center on the Square from now until January 11. The exhibit includes interactive displays, and Saturday’s festivities included, after the ribbon cutting, a…
Read MoreHow to Improve Efficiency in the Oil Industry
Oil is one of the largest sources of energy in the world. Each day, we consume millions of barrels to fuel our transportation, industrial, commercial, and residential needs. Since our demand for oil continues to increase, it’s essential to learn how to improve efficiency in the oil industry. We explore some effective ways oil companies…
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