Retreat Has New Director of Nursing
The Retreat Nursing Home has a new Director of Nursing—Kim Whitehead. Ms. Whitehead brings 16+ years of long-term care experience with her to the Retreat. Most of that experience occurred in Florida, in the Ocala area, where she moved from about a year ago. She and her husband have a little farm with horses, donkeys,…
Read More‘M.O.R.E.’ Ephesians 3:20
Before I share one thing, let me please wish all mothers a very Happy (belated) Mother’s Day. My wonderful grandmother still resides in beautiful Monticello and my mother is in Milledgeville!! It’s been a month since I encouraged you to “Keep Going.” Yet, I still have a word of motivation for you in the merry…
Read MoreSouthern Justice, Part 45
I’m Fixin’ To present part 45 of Southern Justice: Judge Hollis Garrett met Ray McKinley at Mary Mac’s Tea Room for lunch the following day, Wednesday. The judge was crumbling a cornbread muffin into his bowl of pot likker when Ray slid the fat envelope across the table. “B. Wendell said I should give this…
Read MoreWho Protects You?
Continuing in a series where I’d like you to get to know the volunteers and career personnel who protect Jasper County, next up is Carlos Rhodes. Carlos is a man of many hats. When he is not working full-time for Newton County EMS, he is here in Jasper either working as a part-time Firefighter/EMT or…
Read MoreA Message To All Graduating Seniors
As I sat in the hot pre-summer heat during a high school baseball playoff series recently, it was interesting to overhear the conversations of many of the students. With graduation approaching for another year, the majority of high school seniors are more than ready to leave their school days at this level behind. Each one…
Read MoreSchool Board Discusses Issues
The Jasper County School Board briefly discussed the upcoming election at its meeting Tuesday, with Dr. Michael Newton stressing that no money has been spent on the athletic complex project at this time. Planning is important, he said, so all improvements are being planned for, but none have started. There is state match money for…
Read MoreOpen House on Bridge Set Tuesday
The public is invited to a Georgia DOT open house to view and discuss proposals to replace the State Route (SR) 212 bridge at Lake Jackson next Tuesday, May 22. Officials will be available from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. at the Alcovy High School Cafeteria, 14567 GA 36, Covington, Ga. There isn’t a formal…
Read MoreLadies Celebrate 100 Years
ALLICE WADE (L), ODESSA BRYANT The Retreat had a special birthday party in May, celebrating two residents who turn 100 this month. Mrs. Odessa Bryant turned 100 years old on May 5, and Mrs. Allice Wade will be 100 years old on May 31. Both ladies sat down and chatted with me briefly this week.…
Read MoreSeveral Are Arrested Here
Deputies with the Jasper County Sheriff’s Office investigated a couple burglaries in the last week, including one on Alcovy North Drive. In that instance, a saw was taken, along with numerous pieces of jewelry. Other incidents investigated included a report of forgery at Security Finance, and a mailbox theft on Jackson Lake Road. Persons arrested…
Read MoreSoccer Awards Are Presented
The Lady Hurricanes and Hurricane Soccer teams ended their season with honors and recognition of their accomplishments during the 2018 season. As a growing, competitive sport in Monticello, the soccer coaches were pleased with the commitment of the players, the energy of the teams, and the improvements noted on the field. The Lady Canes continue…
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