Vote for Drone Video
The Jasper County High School film class entered the Edventures “Drones for Good” video contest. Teacher Dr. Tyson Harty demonstrated to some of the film class participants how to operate the device for use in the video. Their 90-second film about using drones to make better stories in filmmaking is the only Georgia entry in…
Read MoreBand Students Take Part in Janfest
Four Jasper County High School (JCHS) Hurricane Band students participated in the University of Georgia’s 69th annual January High School Band Festival, also known as Janfest, over the past weekend. These students were selected to attend by UGA band staff and spent three days rehearsing music as members of one of eight bands comprised of…
Read MoreHigh School Your Way Set February 7
Jasper County High School (JCHS) will present High School Your Way for students and parents on Thursday, Feb. 7 from 6-7 p.m. at the high school. The informative program will provide sessions on interactive Career Technical and Agricultural Education (CTAE) demonstrations, dual enrollment and Advanced Placement/Honors courses. Participants will also be able to sign up…
Read MoreGerald Stunkel Seeks Commission Seat
GERALD STUNKEL Businessman Gerald Stunkel of 347 Starling Drive, Monticello, announces he will be running in the upcoming special election for the District 4 County Commissioner seat. Mr. Stunkel has been a resident of Jasper County since 2002, and is the owner of Covered Wagon Trucking, Inc. in Jackson. He is a graduate of the…
Read MorePersons Are Arrested
Deputies with the Jasper County Sheriff’s Office are investigating thefts this week. Last Friday, Paul Spieks reported the theft of two landscape trailers and a 4×4 camo RTV from property at 1001 Edwards Road. They are also looking into a theft by deception dating back to last November. Along with theft by deception, terroristic threats,…
Read MoreJudge Settles Several Cases
Judge Alison Burleson presided over the arraignment and motion day calendars in Jasper Superior Court last Tuesday. Ethan Todd Riggs was sentenced to eight years with the first 10 days in confinement for five charges including theft by receiving stolen property, fleeing or attempting to elude a police officer, driving while license suspended, failure to…
Read MoreMartin Luther King, Jr. Day Observed
Local residents took to the streets of Monticello Monday in honor of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day as nationally designated in celebration of the slain civil rights leader and international humanitarian’s birthday. Dr. King would have celebrated his 90th birthday. Some three dozen or so marchers braved the low temperatures and high wind chills to…
Read MoreBabies of 2018 Deadline Now
Friday, Jan. 25, is the last day to submit a color photo of your baby who was born in 2018 to be featured in the Babies of 2018 next week. For just $30, a photo of the baby runs, along with its name, its parents’ names, grandparents names and siblings. The News typically runs a…
Read MoreTerry McMichael Is Named Top Citizen; Monticello Drugs Takes Business Honors
Terry McMichael, who created Monticello Kart Racing (MKR) is this year’s recipient of the Monticello-Jasper County Chamber of Commerce Citizen of the Year award. The announcement was made at the COC’s annual dinner meeting held Tuesday at Charlie Elliott Wildlife Center. Also at the meeting, Monticello Drugs was named business of the year. Valorie Mitchell…
Read MoreTommy James Glover
Tommy James Glover, age 68, died Tuesday, January 8, 2019 at the Navicent Medical Center in Macon. Funeral services were held January 12 at Springfield Missionary Baptist Church with interment in South View Cemetery. Bishop Nolan Tolbert officiated. Mr. Glover was born January 5, 1951 in Jasper County to the late James and Mattie Moreland…
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