Cougars To Play for State Friday
2019 PIEDMONT ACADEMY FOOTBALL COUGARS It comes down to one game for the Piedmont Academy football team. The Cougars will try to win the third state championship in program history when they face Thomas Jefferson Academy on Friday in a game to be played at Mercer University in Macon. Kickoff is set for 2 p.m.…
Read MoreDon Jernigan Seeks Re-Election
DON JERNIGAN Jasper County Commissioner Don Jernigan has announced his bid for reelection. He was elected in March, 2017 and has worked effectively with his fellow commissioners to improve services to Jasper County citizens without raising the millage rate, while improving roadways and making sure departmental staffs keep up to date with requests for code…
Read MoreAndrea Brown Seeks Re-Election
ANDREA W. BROWN Probate Judge Andrea W. Brown has announced her intent to seek re-election as Jasper County Probate Judge. Judge Brown qualified in February of this year and ran unopposed to complete the remainder of retired Honorable Linda M. Keller’s term of office. Mrs. Brown began her career in Probate Court in 2003 serving…
Read MoreChrissy Mason Seeks Chief Magistrate Post
CHRISSY PITTS MASON Chrissy Pitts Mason is pleased to announce her candidacy for Chief Magistrate of Jasper County in 2020. Chrissy and her husband Keith live just outside of Monticello with their sons, Lane and Parker. She is the daughter of Tim and Duane Pitts, also of Monticello. Chrissy has worked in the Clerk of…
Read MoreJudge Tim Lam Seeks Re-Election
TIM LAM Monticello attorney Tim Lam is seeking re-election to the office of Chief Magistrate of Jasper County. Elected in 2016, Judge Lam has been practicing law for going on 31 years. He says that having a doctor’s degree in law and being an active trial attorney for so long has been immensely helpful in…
Read MoreCounty Handles Much Business
The Jasper County Commissioners Monday unanimously approved a proclamation declaring Saturday, Dec. 7, Centennial Farm and Family Day in Jasper County. The proclamation will be read Saturday on the Courthouse steps when the families are recognized. The commissioners also approved 13 paid holidays for the employees, and the meeting dates for 2020. The only meeting…
Read MoreAdvantages of Buying New vs. Used Construction Equipment
Photo credit for this equipment image belongs to https://www.prohousedemolitionsbrisbane.com. When you’re deciding which construction equipment to invest in, it’s essential to consider all factors. You need to know the lifespan, part life, previous usage, and maintenance cycles—new or used—before you choose to purchase it. Here’s a guide to the advantages of buying new vs. used…
Read MoreWilliam Arthur ‘Billy’ Connelly
William A. “Billy” Connelly was born in Monticello, to the late Paul C. Connelly and Emily Cleora Janes Connelly. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sisters, Jo Britt and Mary Elizabeth Baker and brother, Paul Herman Connelly. William A. Connelly served in the United States Army for over 33…
Read MoreSigns You Might Like Working as a Machinist
If you are looking for your first job or need a career change, consider CNC machining. It is a growing field that is facing a shortage of qualified workers. The older machinists are nearing retirement and that is going to leave a lot of jobs open. A career as a machinist is more than just…
Read MoreRetired Teacher Has Lots To Offer
LESLIE N. WHITE Leslie Newberry White has more than 40 years of teaching experience, and she really enjoys doing professional training, but she’ll tell you right off…you don’t have to love English for her to be able to teach you. As a matter of fact, she has always enjoyed teaching those students who have to…
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