Monticello Native Roger Harrison Begins Work Here
ROGER HARRISON Roger Harrison, a native of Monticello, began his duties as City Manager for Monticello last Friday, Oct. 19. Mr. Harrison was one of three finalists announced three weeks ago by the City Council, and the council voted to approve Mr. Harrison. He said he is looking forward to the challenge, and is proud…
Read MoreDeer Festival Is November 3
ALEXA BARRAGAN The annual Jasper County Deer Festival is set for Saturday, Nov. 3, and in preparation for the festival, the Deer Festival Pageant was held Sunday at Thomas Persons Hall. Young Miss Alexa Barragan was named Little Miss Fawn, and Mackenzie Rae Phillips was first runner-up. The Deer Festival Queen will be announced at…
Read MoreThankful for Family Support And Reader Comments
Fall temperatures have finally arrived and with them come a peace of mind which only happens this time of the year. Summer held on longer than usual but the arrival of fall eventually does happen each year. The cooler temperatures seem to give us a renewed sense of energy for everything in our lives. Fall…
Read MoreWear the Pink
During October many of us wear pink or pink ribbons, football players wear pink cleats. There are lots of reminders during this month that October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Most of us have either had breast cancer or had a mother, aunt, sister, other kin or friends who have had breast cancer. Through research…
Read MoreSouthern Justice, Part 68
I’m Fixin’ To present part 68 of Southern Justice: The sheriff tore the sheet of paper with the numbers Chris had provided off the pad, folded it and put it into his shirt pocket. He handed the pad back to Chris and said, “That’s pretty good detective work, Mr. Adams, but I’m going to have…
Read MoreWhat Are You Wearing?
Whose clothes are your wearing? Who is dressing you? I Corinthians 7:9—Know ye not that the unrighteous shall not inherit the kingdom of God? I thank God for this time to be a servant in Christ Jesus. I also give thanks to The Monticello News staff. Put on the whole armor of God. St. Matthew…
Read MoreLady Cougars To Play for State Title
Piedmont Academy’s fast-pitch softball team finds itself in familiar territory. The Lady Cougars will try to clinch its second GISA Class AA state championship in as many seasons when they face Briarwood Academy Saturday. The best-of-three series will be at Mercer University in Macon beginning at 11 a.m. Saturday’s championship series will be a rematch…
Read MoreLady Canes Play in State Playoffs
The Jasper County High School Lady Hurricanes will play Vidalia today, Oct. 25 at 3 p.m. for the chance to face the winner of the Jeff Davis versus fellow region team Social Circle later today at 9 p.m. in an effort to earn the Georgia High School Association’s 2018 AA State Championship. The Lady Canes…
Read MoreHurricanes Fall 47-8 to Blue Devils
It was a difficult night for the Monticello Hurricanes as they lost to the Elbert County Blue Devils 47-8. The Canes fall to 3-5 for the season after losing to the Blue Devils. The night started out on a positive note after a 19 yard run by #33 Chance Hope. This run gave the Canes…
Read MoreCougars Back on Track With Win
Piedmont Academy’s varsity football team enjoyed the thrill of victory again last Friday as the Cougars defeated visiting Crisp Academy 42-38. The win was especially meaningful for Piedmont as the victory helped avenge a loss to the Wildcats earlier this season and also came on homecoming for 2018. The win improved the Cougars to 3-4-1…
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