Cards Travel To Ireland
My name is Peter Card. I am currently teaching and living in Al Ain, Abu Dhabi in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). I am truly amazed at where life has taken me. I hope by sharing my experiences it encourages you to pursue your dreams as well. God Bless! After our adventures in Spain, we…
Read MoreCouncil Questions, Then Adopts, Budget
The Monticello City Council voted to approve the fiscal year 2019 (FY19) budget at its business meeting Monday night totaling $10,021,889. The council also voted to pass the rollback rate of 5.864 which is a half a mill decrease from the last fiscal year’s 6.327. While the budget passed it took two separate votes for…
Read MoreJames William Campbell
A Celebration of Life for Mr. James William Campbell is planned for Wednesday, June 6, 2018 at 11 a.m. at Springfield Missionary Baptist Church, 837 Hillsboro Street in Monticello, Georgia 31064. Repast at Springfield Baptist Church Annex. Burial at Southview Cemetery. “Life is everything – death is nothing.” James William (Hubby) Campbell was born on…
Read MoreAnna Carolyn Lewis Goolsby
Anna Carolyn Lewis Goolsby, age 90, of Commerce, passed away Sunday, June 3, 2018, at her residence. Carolyn Goolsby was born in Mansfield, to the late George Lewis and Anna Cornelia Kelly Lewis. At the age of 16, she moved to Atlanta, where she lived until 2003. Carolyn Goolsby enjoyed reading, sewing and gardening. She…
Read MoreIvan Tirrell Lawrence
A celebration of life for Mr. Ivan Tirrell Lawrence is planned today, June 7, 2018 at 11 a.m.at Monticello Baptist Church, 334 West Greene Street in Monticello, Ga. Rev. David Artessa, pastor; Bishop Michael Lawrence, eulogist. On July 18, 1977 a legend was born, Mr. Ivan Tirrell Lawrence. He was born to Mr. and Mrs.…
Read MoreSouthern Justice, Part 48
I’m Fixin’ To present part 48 of Southern Justice: The question from Rick Junior was nothing to be alarmed about at all. He simply asked Chris Adams what if his candidate was not interested in corporate law? So a much relieved Chris later on called Patty on her cell phone and told her about the…
Read MoreJesus Looks Beyond The Cross
At this time of year, we celebrate the graduates of high school and college. If you made it through one of those journeys, you are to be commended. Great work! Some may be asking: “Why enroll in a school? Why not do it on our own?” There are at least three reasons to enroll rather…
Read MorePeplum Is Back
Being a very serious writer, it is important to keep abreast of issues that affect approximately 51% of the population. Ladies, the Peplum is back. Thank goodness. The peplum covers a world of sins if you get my drift and helps to level the playing field between the string beans, and the, shall we say,…
Read MoreJacquelynn Mozell Moore
A celebration of life of Jacquelynn Mozell Moore, who died May 24, was held Wednesday, May 30, at Freedonia A.M.E. Church in Monticello. Rev. Terry Glawson officiated; Rev. Herman Dennis is pastor. Burial was in the McMichael family cemetery. Pallbearers were Samuel McMichael, Joseph McMichael, Robert Johnson, Richard Johnson, Donny Barron, and Willie Harris. Ms.…
Read MoreThankful For Those Who Made The Ultimate Sacrifice
Another Memorial Day has come and gone and unfortunately many continue to view it as just another holiday. Picnics, trips to the lake, a day off from work and the unofficial start to summer would be how some describe Memorial Day if asked. While those who served in the armed forces (along with their families)…
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