City Manager Finalists Are Released
The Monticello City Council met last Thursday and narrowed the city manager candidate list to three, then discussed Service Delivery Strategy (SDS) again. The three candidates are Scott W. Meszaros from Meeker, Colo., James A. Woods of Hogansville, and Monticello native Roger Harrison. After a 14-day review, the council will vote to name one of…
Read MoreOnly Three Make Honor Roll
It was another tough week for The Monticello News football contest, as only three names were added to the Grand Prize Honor Roll, and two of those people are in the same family. James Greenway correctly selected the winners of 13 of the 15 games listed in last week’s Monticello News football contest. He also…
Read MoreHospital Benefits from Charitable Gifts
Jan Gaston, administrator for Jasper Memorial Hospital (JMH), spoke to members of the Monticello Civic Club last Thursday about the Georgia Heart (Helping Enhance Access to Rural Treatment) program. Through this program, people may donate money to their local hospital or designate it for rural hospitals, and it is 100 percent tax deductible. The legislature…
Read MoreJames “Jimmy” Robert Hightower
James “Jimmy” Robert Hightower, age 71, of Macon, passed away Monday, Oct.r 1, 2018, at Navicent Health Medical Center in Macon. Jimmy Hightower was born in Macon, on December 19, 1946, to the late Louie Francis Hightower and Dorothy Mills Hightower. Mr. Hightower graduated from the University of Georgia College of Pharmacy in 1971. He…
Read MoreMrs. Inez Jackson Cargile
A celebration of life for Mrs. Inez Jackson Cargile, who died September 28, 2018, was held Wednesday, Oct. 3, at St. James A.M.E. Church in Monticello. Bishop Joe Ridley officiated; Rev. Reginald Jacobs is pastor. Burial was in Community Cemetery in Agateville. Mrs. Cargile, 95, was born April 25, 1923, to the late Seymore and…
Read MoreMistakes
There is a story making the rounds on the internet. It has a lesson for us, especially those that claim to be disciples of Jesus…. One day a school teacher wrote on the board the following: 9×1=7 9×2=18 9×3=27 9×4=36 9×5=45 9×6=54 9×7=63 9×8=72 9×9=81 9×10=90 When she was done, she looked to the students…
Read MoreColumbus Who?
Growing up, one of the questions on our American History test was, “Who discovered America?” We all answered Columbus. Now all these years later we learn that Columbus really didn’t discover anything since when his sailors went ashore they were met by natives of a Caribbean island who had apparently not just arrived, and no,…
Read MoreAdmiration for Sports Dynasties
A sports team having a successful season is always an accomplishment and always enjoyable for fans of that respective franchise. To be able to win season after season at a high level is more unusual and why all sports dynasties are to be admired, regardless of the sport. It’s up to debate on what sport…
Read MoreFIRE SAFETY WEEK
With Fire Prevention Week here, our local Public Safety agencies have been teaching and reminding our local children about how to stay safe in emergencies. Last Friday Shiloh Christian Academy hosted Jasper County Fire Rescue, Jasper County Sheriff’s Office, Jasper County Public Health, and AirMethods along with the educational Smoke House on loan from Putnam…
Read MoreWhat is AT?
Nearly every American uses technology to make life easier. For people with disabilities or those “aging in place,” however, assistive technology is more than a luxury…it is an essential tool for independence in doing things. With these devices, elderly can stay in their own homes longer. Assistive technology can be: •A simple “low tech”, low…
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