Madge Carnes Roper
Madge Carnes Roper, age 89, passed away Monday, July 16, 2018, at her residence. Madge Roper was born and raised in Franklin, N.C. to the late Harley Joseph Carnes and Pallie Maybelle Welch Carnes. She and her late husband, David Arlin Roper moved to Jasper County in the late 1940’s. “Miss” Madge was a loving…
Read MoreMrs. Mattie Pearl Marks Smith
A celebration of life for Mrs. Mattie Pearl Marks Smith, who died July 7, 2018, was held Friday, July 13, at Springfield Missionary Baptist Church in Monticello. Rev. Dr. Jimmy Horton officiated. Burial was in South View Cemetery. Mrs. Smith was born in Marshville, Ga. on December 19, 1941, to the late Dollie B. Marks…
Read MoreMr. Willie Joe Driskell
A celebration of life for Willie Joe Driskell, who died July 9, 2018, was held Saturday, July 14, at Springfield Missionary Baptist Church. Rev. Dr. Jimmy Horton pastor, Rev. Preston Campbell officiating. Burial was in New Community Cemetery in Adgateville. Willie Joe Driskell was born September 19, 1943 to the late Mattie Pearl LaVaughn Driskell…
Read MoreCouncil Reviews City Manager Applications
The Monticello City Council met in a called meeting Monday to review city manager applications, discuss merit raises, and determine if an interim city manager was needed. After much discussion, council agreed to ask current City Manager Doug White to stay until October 31, or until a replacement can be found. Mr. White apparently has…
Read MoreAre You a Picky Eater?
An excerpt from “The Fresh Word of the Day” (Day 29), by Phillip D. Marks, Sr. Psalm 34 “Taste and see that the LORD is good; blessed is the one who takes refuge in him.” (NIV) Do you have any “picky eaters” in your family? By picky, I mean there are certain things they do…
Read MorePoison Oak, Mosquitoes, Pop-Up Summer Showers
Welcome to the South. Poison Oak, what a lovely vine you are, just some tender shoots at first, then those five leaves appear. Under porches, hidden in other vines, and always lurking so my pup finds it while doing her business and brings it in on her fur. Every summer, you attack me whether directly…
Read MoreSouthern Justice, Part 54
I’m Fixin’ To present part 54 of Southern Justice: Ray McKinley was stumped when Joey Stika requested an address to send what ever he was going to send. Thinking that B. Wendell wouldn’t want anything from The Gentlemen’s Club coming to the office, he volunteered his home address and asked when he should expect delivery.…
Read MoreBreaking Down SEC Football For The 2018 Season
I drive by two local high school football stadiums on a regular basis and each time I do so it reminds me of how close we are to a new gridiron campaign. That has been especially true in recent days as a new season is just around the corner, literally weeks away. For those of…
Read MoreWe Are Family
This past weekend our Fire Department family came together to BBQ 350+ chicken plates to raise support for one of own, Battalion Chief Alvin McMichael and his sweet bride Nancy. As I’m sure you’ve seen in past articles as well as on the Macon news, they are in the fight of their lives. After 39…
Read MoreCommission Agrees To CDBG Grant Negotiation
The Jasper County Commissioners Thursday agreed to have representatives of JMA Architecture meet with low bidder Brannon Development Group of Atlanta, to see if they could make some adjustments to the proposed Senior Center renovation and enlargement to make it fit within budget. Brannon Development’s bid came in nearly $100,000 over budget for the improvements…
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