Southern Crescent Offers Communication Class
Southern Crescent Technical College, Jasper County campus, will offer a course, “Learn To Communicate Effectively” next Thursday, May 23, from 8 a.m. to noon at the center located at 112 Industrial Boulevard, Monticello. The class will teach attendees how to better communicate on all levels of the organization; identify and manage filters and behaviors that…
Read MoreThomas, Jablonski Medal at State
DeMario Thomas and Mari Jablonski Monticello High School’s DeMario Thomas and Mari Jablonski both compete on track’s big stage last week and both returned home with medals. Thomas was fifth in the GHSA Class AA boys 3,200-meter run while Jablonski was seventh in the girls distance event. It was the second year in a row…
Read MoreRecycling Options Do Exist
The City of Monticello recently voted to eliminate the single-stream recycling bin located on Funderburg Drive. Jasper County does have recycling facilities at the landfill, which is open Thursday and Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 4:15 p.m. and on Saturday from 8 a.m. to 4:45 p.m. Items that may be recycled include blue and green…
Read MoreMonticello City Council Appoints New City Clerk
Monticello City Council members voted unanimously Tuesday night, during its regular monthly meeting, to appoint Karen Pennamon as Monticello City Clerk. Mrs. Pennamon is currently an employee of the Putnam County government and will join the Monticello City government office upon giving notice to her current employer, according to Interim City Manager and City Clerk…
Read MoreSchool Board Promotes D. Jackson To Principal
DIONKA JACKSON The Jasper County Board of Education approved the hiring of local resident Dionka Jackson as the new Principal of Jasper County Middle School (JCMS) amongst other personnel during their work session Tuesday night. Mrs. Jackson said, “Thank you board for the opportunity. I appreciate your faith in me and I will do the…
Read More4 Simple Ways to Keep Your Dog Healthy and Happy
4 Simple Ways to Keep Your Dog Healthy and Happy.png It’s simple—our four-legged friends are the apples of our eyes. They make us smile from ear to ear, even on our worst days. As such, it’s important that we properly care for them from puppyhood through adulthood. Below, we highlight four simple ways to keep…
Read MoreEating Well with 6 of the Best Recipes in a Jar
Best Recipes in a Jar For many home cooks, assembling all the ingredients needed to make something special can be a huge hassle. Don’t get bogged down by recipes with dozens of complex ingredients. The best thing you can do is to keep it simple and easy with these best recipes in a jar. 1.…
Read MoreBarbara Ann Nelson Fowler
Barbara Ann Nelson Fowler, age 61, passed away Saturday, April 20, 2019, at Pruitt Health-Forsyth, (Monroe County Hospital) in Forsyth. She was a 1976 graduate of Piedmont Academy. Barbara was a homemaker and worked for several years in the Jasper County School system. Barbara Fowler was born on May 11, 1957, to Mike Nelson, Sr.…
Read MoreSonny Lee Clemons
.A celebration of life for Sonny L. Clemons, who died April 27, 2019, was held Saturday, May 4, at Springfield Missionary Baptist Church. Rev. Dr. Jimmy Horton, pastor, Rev. Cindy Causey eulogist. Burial was in New Community Cemetery in Hillsboro. Mr. Clemons was born on March 28, 1936 in Jasper County to the late Emma…
Read MoreChester Dante’ Campbell
Chester Dante’ Campbell, affectionately known as Don and Dondee, was born on July 21, 1987 to the parentage of Chester Lewis Campbell and the late Rosa Louise Colvard Campbell in Monticello. Dante’ departed his earthly home on May 3, 2019. A celebration of his life will be held today, May 9, at noon at Springfield…
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