Council Names City Manager
A quorum of Monticello City Council members approved the selection of Timothy Young as the new city manager during Tuesday evening’s brief regular meeting. The vote passed 3-0 with approvals from Mayor Pro Tem Stone Workman, Jenny Murphy, and David Wease as Cynthia Miller abstained from the vote. Mayor Bryan Standifer and Larry Thurman were…
Read MorePersons Are Arrested
Thefts were at perhaps an all time low this week, as only a financial identity fraud was reported to the Jasper County Sheriff’s Office (JCSO) in the last week. However, crime always continues, and the following people were booked in to the Jasper County Jail in the last week. Those people, and their charges, include:…
Read MoreYoung Scientists Will Showcase Summer Work
Jasper County High school (JCHS) seniors Tony Vargas-Miguel and Cole Smith will be included in a group of five area students that will showcase on July 12 what they have learned during this summer’s Georgia College Young Scientists Academy. The program started in 2005 to expose academically-motivated and underrepresented youth to university-level science. The five…
Read MoreYoung Educator Is on the Right Path
Keldrick Davis is young, well mannered, and professional. The Monticello resident was born and raised here, left to obtain his post-secondary education, then returned here to begin his career, and make an immediate impact on the community. Upon graduating from Waycross Community Junior College and Thomas University with a degree in interdisciplinary studies in sports,…
Read MoreThe Crisis Which Continues To Face Our Veterans
One of the issues candidates running for statewide or national office like to champion is help for veterans. Promises made on the campaign trail, however, typically don’t see results once those candidates are in office. The Veterans Administration (VA) hospital system continues to be not up to par and it’s not necessarily because of those…
Read MoreHalf Over
Though the summer season technically just started (June 21), its half over for school-aged children around these parts as well as the parents (me) who have to rise and shine a wee bit earlier on school days to make sure their tots are tidy. I know my kids enjoy their lazy, laid back summer days.…
Read MoreI’m Bored!
What parent hasn’t heard that lament from their child during Summer vacation? Just imagine what their teachers have heard every day at school. Vacation for me was going to my grandparents house, getting to gather eggs, pick blackberries and helping my grandmother put another layer of wallpaper on her walls. Literally, when you pressed on…
Read MoreThe Struggle Was Necessary
Philippians 1:6 “Being confident of this very thing, that he which has begun a good work in you will complete it as the day of Christ Jesus approaches.” One warm summer Shady Dale evening, a man sat rocking on his porch and sipping some sweet tea. He looked in the corner and noticed a commotion…
Read More5 Helpful Tips for Dealing with Incontinence
Primarily affecting seniors and women, incontinence is a common condition. We may not know this, as the topic is sensitive to many that suffer from the affliction. Incontinence is unpleasant, but there are ways to make it more comfortable. In an effort to help you better navigate your condition, we’ve compiled some tips on how…
Read More5 Effective Tips for Decluttering Your Kitchen
The kitchen is the central part of any home. It’s where we reconvene after a long day, enjoy a home-cooked meal, and catch up on the day’s events with our friends and family. However, we often find that our kitchens quickly collect clutter, and for those who struggle to let go of stuff, this leaves…
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