Alert Tones
FYI-Wednesday, Oct. 3, 2:18 p.m., all the cellphones in the United States are going to transmit a loud tone such as an Amber Alert tone. A message in the center of the screen will say it is a Presidential Alert to test national emergency alert and no action is needed. Hopefully, people will read the…
Read MoreMr. and Mrs. Royce Clark
Graveside services for the interment of the cremains of Marjorie Justus Clark and Royce Jackson (“Jack” or “Red”) Clark formerly of Flowery Branch, Brookton, Asheville, N.C., Jekyll Island, and most recently of Monticello, will be held on Sunday, Sept. 23, 2018, at 3 p.m. at Memorial Park, 2030 Memorial Park Drive, Gainesville, Ga, 30504. Reverend…
Read MoreJulianne McDaniel Perry
Julianne McDaniel Perry, age 91, of Cincinnati, Ohio, formerly of Monticello, passed away Wednesday, Sept. 12, 2018, in Ohio. Julianne Perry was born in Fitzgerald, Ga., to the late Henry Grady McDaniel and Eula Evans McDaniel. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Edwin Fletcher Perry, Jr.; daughter, Elizabeth…
Read MoreSongwriter with Local Roots Aspires To Make It Big
Steve Mark Anglin, aka R.C. Cowboy, who spent many of his formative years in Monticello, Jasper County, Georgia, is trying to make a mark in the country music world. Mr. Anglin is the only child of the late Cecil and Exa Anglin of Jasper County. He attended Washington Park Elementary School and Monticello High School…
Read MoreHurricanes Fall to Union County 38-22
It was a tough night for the Monticello Hurricanes as they kicked off region play with a 38-22 lost to the Union County Panthers. The Canes defense came out of the gate firing just like usual as #13 Gavriel McClain intercepted the Panthers pass on the first drive of the game. The Canes defense continued…
Read MoreCougars Overmatched Against Terrell at Home
Piedmont Academy football coach Mike Parris proved to be quite a forecaster last week even though the Cougar mentor likely wishes he had been wrong. Parris predicted that the visiting Terrell Academy Eagles would be a very tough opponent and likely the best his team has faced in 2018. The coach was correct on all…
Read MoreLady Canes Go Undefeated In Region 8AA, Enter Region Tournament As Top Seed
The Jasper County High School Lady Hurricanes softball varsity squad completed the 2018-2019 season of region competition as the undefeated top seed after a 13-3 win over Putnam Tuesday. Facing the Lady War Eagles was the squad’s final regular season region game following the defeat of Rabun County last week. In addition to entering the…
Read MoreHelp Clean Up Jackson Lake Trash
BANDALONG LITTER TRAP Jackson Lake has been plagued with so much trash coming downstream that Jackson Lake Association (JLA) and South River Watershed Alliance have joined forces to raise $367,000 to install a trash trap in the South River. The trash trap, Bandalong Litter trap, manufactured and installed by Storm Water Systems of Cleveland, funnels…
Read MoreSupt. Newton To Resign, Receives Pay Increase
DR. MIKE NEWTON After a brief executive session during the regular board meeting of the Jasper County Charter System (JCCS) Tuesday night, the board voted 3-1 to give Superintendent Dr. Mike Newton a three percent increase in his salary for the current contract year. Bill Schilling, Chairman of the Board, made the recommendation and said,…
Read MoreThomas Edward Combs, Jr.
Thomas Edward Combs, Jr., 91, passed away Sept. 7, 2018. He was born in Judsonia, AK in 1927. His parents were traveling from Texas to Alabama at the time. His parents were Thomas and Clara Bullard Combs. He was affectionately called Pop by most of his family and friends. He had his mother sign for…
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