Out With the Old
It’s almost a new year…time for out with the old, in with the new, and resolutions to eat healthier, exercise, and take care of ourselves. Or, if you’re like me, you’ve about given upon resolutions. But there is something to be said for out with the old. I’ve been meaning to clean out drawers and…
Read MoreHistoric Downtown Business District Receives Designation
The Monticello Downtown Development Authority (DDA) Board of Directors announces that the city of Monticello has been designated as a Georgia Rural Opportunity Zone—R.U.R.A.L. (Revitalizing Underdeveloped Rural Area Legislation) which becomes effective January 1, 2019. The purpose of the rural zone designation is to assist in the revitalization of the community with incentives for new…
Read MoreA Look Back at 2018
As a newspaper it’s a yearly tradition to look back through the editions of the newspaper over the last year and do a “recap” for all of the readers. It’s been a few years since I’ve been tasked to do this, as it’s a bit of work. Over the last week I’ve tried to recap…
Read MoreBand Seeking Donations for New Uniforms
The Jasper County Band Boosters have begun a fund raising campaign for the Marching Band to purchase new uniforms. The Jasper County Marching Hurricanes have had the same uniforms for more than 12 years, and although the band has taken great care of the uniforms they need replacing. The band has doubled in size in…
Read MoreHurricanes Split Action Against Greene County
The Monticello Hurricane varsity squads split action in their latest foray against Greene County on Saturday. The Lady Canes earned a home court 53-41 win over the Lady Tigers. The competition was a good warm up for the three-day Christmas tournament that the ladies will begin competing in today, Dec. 27. Meanwhile, the Canes fell…
Read MoreMs. Evelyn Wynne Ross
A celebration of life for Ms. Evelyn Wynne Ross was held Saturday, Dec. 22, at St. James A.M.E. Church in Monticello. Rev. Jeremy Head officiated. Rev. Reginald E. Jacobs, Sr., is pastor. Ms. Ross was born August 18, 1961, and she died on December 16, 2018. Ms. Ross attended Piney Grove in Senoia. She obtained…
Read MoreDeborah ‘Debbie’ Thompson Johnson
A memorial service for Deborah “Debbie’ Thompson Johnson will be held Saturday, Dec. 29, at 3 p.m. at Gregory Levett & Sons Funereal Home, 3437 Flat Shoals Pkwy., Decatur, GA 30034. Mrs. Johnson died December 19, 20189 at Emory University hospital after an extended illness. Mrs. Johnson is the daughter of Andrew and Juanita Thompson…
Read MoreClyde George Hayes
Clyde George Hayes, 79, of Mansfield, entered into rest Friday, Dec. 21, 2018 at Emory University Hospital in Atlanta. He was born to the late George Carl Hayes and Lydia Marguerite Hayes (Plemmons). Clyde was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and friend to many. He enjoyed the simple pleasures of life such as golfing, fishing,…
Read MoreThe Perfect Gift
John 3:16 I heard over the years Kay Jewelry the perfect gift, the perfect diamond; every kiss begins with a “K” and end in betrayal. Judas betrayed Jesus with a kiss and marriage been betray since husbands betray wives and wives betray husbands. I hope everyone got the perfect gift; perfect gift—women get killed because…
Read MorePiedmont Boys Earn Two More Victories
Paced by a balanced scoring attack the Piedmont Academy varsity boys basketball team earned a 91-79 home win against Oak Mountain on Monday. Tate Marks (21 points), Ryan Holder (16 points), Sam Wright (14 points) and Bradley Greenwood (12 points) helped pace the Cougars offensively. Piedmont jumped out to a 35-12 lead after the first…
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