Persons Are Arrested
The Jasper County Sheriff’s Office responded to three calls of transaction card fraud in the last week. An ongoing problem, three new victims came forward this week. In addition, deputies responded to a call for entering auto in Monticello, and arrested a wanted person. They also on Valentine’s Day responded to a report of a…
Read MoreRamblings
Wow, it’s my turn again, already. What do I say? What do I write about? After Ted Dunagan finished his last book which was serialized in this space, he quit. He moved away, too. I miss him. But, since I’ve been told for many years that I should write a weekly column, I determined Susan…
Read MoreBlack History—One Part Music
On January 30, 1969 while a volunteer usher at the Auditorium in Memphis, I got schooled on music not by the Beatles who played their last concert on that date, not by local phenom Elvis, but by the music legend, Duke Ellington. That evening with a symphony orchestra of 75 musicians backing him up, the…
Read MoreThe 2020 Presidential Election Has Begun
Monday, Feb. 3, 2020, will be the official start of the next presidential race at least in terms of voting. On that date the Iowa caucuses will be held. It promises to be a fascinating thing to watch simply because once again one of the major parties will have more candidates than you can count…
Read MoreGet Off The Need To…And Mark It Done
There have been several articles posted about the need for smoke detectors, carbon monoxide detectors, and family escape plans. I’m sure it sounds like I am beating a dead horse, but daily we respond to homes that are missing some if not all the above. It pains us to see homes that are not even…
Read MoreMS Canes to Play Rex Mill Saturday
The Jasper County Middle School Hurricanes will play in the Georgia Elite 32 Middle School State Tournament on Saturday, Feb. 23 against Rex Mill Middle School at 7 p.m. at Veterans Memorial Middle School in Covington. The team was invited to enter the tournament just prior to winning the Piedmont Athletic Conference middle school championship…
Read More5 Incredible Spring Craft Fairs in Georgia
Get your tote bags ready—craft fair season is just around the corner. Every spring, the Peach State becomes a haven for amazing craft festivals. From breathtaking handmade creations to delicious food, you don’t want to miss what’s on offer at these exciting spring craft fairs in Georgia. Springtime Made in the South The 17th annual…
Read MoreSeuss on the Loose Set March 2
The Cat in the Hat visited the Monticello Post Office to promote Literacy Week, February 25-March 1 and Seuss On The Loose, Saturday, March 2. He met up with Angel Stewart at the Monticello Post Office in the photo, and will be visiting area schools and businesses in the coming week to remind everyone of…
Read MorePersons Are Arrested
There was little criminal activity reported in Monticello and Jasper County over the last week, with some people being arrested, but no thefts reported. Those arrested, and their charges, include: •Dianna Marie Sprayberry, 31, Monticello—possession of a schedule IV controled substance and drugs not in original container. •Susana Ortiz Garcia, 34, Shady Dale—cruelty to children-1st…
Read MoreJudge Trammell Presides Over Court
Jasper Superior Court Judge Brenda Trammell presided over the motion day calendar proceedings on January 29 as there were more than usual civil cases and a light criminal docket. During the criminal proceedings, Marcus Sam Croy, Jr. was sentenced to 10 years with the first 120-180 days in a state probation detention center for computer…
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