6 Tips for Running a Successful Retirement Party
One’s retirement is an extremely auspicious event, and it’s only right that we celebrate it accordingly. If you’re in charge of planning a party for the retiree in your life, it’s only natural that you’d want to plan the best bash possible. In order to help make your efforts a success, we’ve made a…
Read MoreDiscover the Best Materials for Laser Cut Logos
Laser cutting and etching services are ideal for industrial fabrication, but that is just “cutting” the surface. Laser cutting can bring a new dimension to your business and brand awareness. The versatility of laser brings the ability to work with a myriad of materials for laser cut logos, signage, and other branding resources. Materials: Pro…
Read MoreRuby Frances King Batchelor
Ruby Frances King Batchelor, age 84, passed away Tuesday, Dec. 3, 2019, at Piedmont Newton Hospital in Covington. Ruby Batchelor was born in Apalachee, Ga., to the late James Eddie King and Laura Gladys Hale King. She moved to Monticello in 1953 and married the late Frederick “Freddie” Adair Batchelor on August 7, 1954. They…
Read MoreSharon Martinez Smith
Sharon Martinez Smith, 60, of Monticello, died November 28 at home surrounded by her loved ones. The beloved wife, mother and grandmother was a homemaker. She moved to Turtle Cove about 13 years ago from Stone Mountain. She loved her grandchildren, and she loved lady bugs. She enjoyed sitting in the garden, enjoying the fruits…
Read MoreShirley Kennedy-Jones
Shirley Kennedy-Jones, of Covington, passed away Wednesday, Nov. 27, 2019, at 65 years of age. Born April 13, 1954, in Monticello, Shirley was raised in Shady Dale and was a graduate of Monticello High School. She ambitiously pursued her dreams and furthered her education at various institutes of education: DeKalb Technical College, acquiring her certificate…
Read MoreSleepy Monticello
Our sleepy little town, as some people think of us, sure has a lot going on. This Friday, Dec. 6, the Community Band will present a concert, Christmas of Long Ago, most likely to a packed house at the Jasper County Courthouse. Then, Saturday morning, the long-anticipated Smithsonian exhibit will kick off with a proclamation…
Read MorePearl Harbor Day
This coming Saturday, Dec. 7, we will pass the day trying to find the perfect gift at a bargain price and probably not remember the significance of that day in history. On most calendars that date is noted as Pearl Harbor Day for it was the day that the United States was forced into a…
Read MoreLady Cougars Set for New Season
Piedmont Academy’s varsity girls basketball team has a new season on the horizon and has been preparing for the 2019-2020 campaign in recent days under the direction of veteran coach Michael Wilson. The Lady Cougars travel to Macon to begin the campaign Thursday against Windsor Academy at 6 p.m. Only the varsity girls will compete…
Read MoreKurt Greene Takes Helm of Lady Hurricanes Basketball Program
It might be his first year as the head coach for the Lady Hurricanes, but it is far from his first year as a head basketball coach. Coach Kurt Greene, who retired three years ago from Mary Persons and has over 40 years of coaching experience, sounds as excited to be coaching this year for…
Read MoreTie-Breaker Makes Difference, Again
JAN LEWIS, JUSTIN DEARRO Jan Lewis of Monticello was one of only two people who correctly picked the winners in as many as 13 games listed in last week’s Monticello News football contest. Ms. Lewis beat Cathy Davis, who also got 13 right, by picking a closer tie-breaker. Some 59 points were scored in Georgia’s…
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