Duane Meredith Wardwell
Duane Meredith Wardwell, age 85, of Monticello, passed away Monday, Oct, 8, 2018, at The Retreat Nursing Home. Duane Wardwell was born in Perham, Maine to the late Garfield Wardwell and Dorothy Blackstone Wardwell. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Francine Horton Wardwell. He married Cherry Warren in…
Read MoreErnest Ray Puckett
Ernest Ray Puckett, age 63, of Morrow, passed away Monday, Oct. 8, 2018, at his residence. Ernest Puckett was born in Duluth, Ga., to the late Homer Puckett and Mary Lue Harbin Puckett. He worked as a self-employed carpenter. Ernest Puckett was a good husband, father, and grandfather. He was proud of his work in…
Read MoreCouncil Approves Service Delivery
After months of review and several discussions, some often heated, the Monticello City Council voted to pass the Service Delivery Strategy (SDS) 4-1. Stone Workman, Mayor pro tem, was the sole hold out. Councilman David Wease made the motion and Councilman Larry Thurman seconded. The newly passed SDS will remain in place for the next…
Read MoreMrs. Inez Jackson Cargile
A celebration of life for Mrs. Inez Jackson Cargile will be held on Wednesday, Oct. 3, 2018 at 1 p.m. at St. James A.M.E. Church, 514 Funderburg Drive in Monticello. Mrs. Cargile passed peacefully at her home surrounded by family members on September 28 . Interment at Community Cemetery in Agateville. Smith and Sons Funeral…
Read MoreSouthern Justice, Part 65
I’m Fixin’ To present part 65 of Southern Justice: Chris Adams was stunned to hear from Rick Junior that he was a suspect in the drowning of Jackie Payne-Haselton. “What! Are you sure she’s dead? And why would anyone suspect me? I haven’t been to the lake in weeks!” Rick Junior held his hand up…
Read MoreThanks, Teachers!
Education transforms lives. Where did your education start? Tomorrow, October 5th, is World Teacher’s Day. It celebrates the right to education and the value of teachers who do start most everyone’s education.. In the United States, the Boston Latin School was begun in 1635 and funded by public funds. The school still exists today. Georgia…
Read MoreCPR Instruction for Kids
Get your child signed up today!! Friday, Oct. 12 and Monday, Oct. 15 have openings available (4-6:30p.m.)! You only attend one class for your child to be fluent and certified in CPR, Choking, and AED use. The American Heart Association recognizes that children ages 10 and up can retain the knowledge and perform CPR when…
Read MoreThe Importance Of Casting Your Vote
In approximately a month Georgians will have the opportunity to go to their respective polling precinct and make their choices known for a slew of statewide offices The 2018 general election has generated some political buzz in this state, primarily due to the governor’s race, but it seems for the most part many people aren’t…
Read MoreNever Too Late Home Opens
On September 20, the Never Too Late, (NTL), home was approved and licensed by the state of Georgia as a Child Caring Institution. NTL has accepted its first placement this week. Dr. John and Dr. Kelly DeGarmo will be NTL’s resident house family while the NTL Board of Directors search for the permanent house family.…
Read MorePersons Are Arrested
Deputies with the Jasper County Sheriff’s Office (JCSO) investigated several incidents of theft in the last week, including a burglary on Hillsboro Street where a television, Playstation, clothing, safe and adult toys were taken. They also are investigating a burglary on Yancey Road where patio furniture, a washer and dryer and air fresheners are missing.…
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