Southern Justice, Part 44
I’m Fixin’ To present part 44 of Southern Justice: Everyone else was already present when Chris Adams walked into the Pic-Rik Products’ conference room on Tuesday morning. Rick Junior was at the head of the table with Jones on his right and Vickie Bain on his left. After the morning greetings and Chris had taken…
Read MoreHydrant Flushing Has Begun
Residents of Jasper County not within the city limits of Monticello will be seeing Fire/Rescue personnel out and about over the next few weeks performing needed maintenance to fire hydrants. Many times, the hydrants have become overgrown with vegetation that can actually completely hide its presence! The actual flushing helps clear the main water lines…
Read MoreThe Way Different People View Politics And Elections
In case you didn’t know it or have been napping we are in the midst of primary election season in Georgia. The May 22 primary is fast approaching and Georgia voters have some important decisions to make. Actually the primary has already arrived as early voting began last week. In 2018 there is really no…
Read MoreSummer School To Be Offered
Summer school will take place on the Jasper County Middle School campus in the Jasper County Virtual School lab. Credit recovery is $75 and initial credit courses are $100. For the first week of summer school, May 29-31, and on Mondays, students will need to arrange their own transportation to the middle school campus. Transportation…
Read MoreGrad Section To Be Published
The Monticello News will publish its annual graduation section on Thursday, May 24—two days before Jasper County Charter School students graduate, and just five days after Piedmont Academy seniors graduate. The section will include photos of each senior, if they were taken through the school. Seniors who had their photos made independently should drop one…
Read MoreCommissioners O.K. Plan For Senior Center Upgrade
The Jasper County Commissioners saw a presentation from the architect for the remodeled Senior Center building, and gave the go-ahead to put the project out to bid. The county received a $750,000 Community Development Block Grant for the project. Once the bid is let, the project is anticipated to take about eight months. In another…
Read MoreThe Cards Continue Travels
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! It’s hard to believe it’s been…
Read MoreSMA Connelly Gets Armor Award
BILLY CONNELLY WITH ARMOR AWARD Sergeant-Major Billy Connelly of Monticello traveled to Fort Benning last week to be recognized for his efforts by the Department of Armor for the U.S. Army. He is the only enlisted man who ever received this prestigious award. The award details SMA Connelly’s service in the U.S. Army, and contains…
Read MoreChris Pennamon Gets Football Scholarship
CHRIS PENNAMON SIGNS WITH CULVER-STOCKTON COLLEGE Jasper County High School senior Chris Pennamon accepted a scholarship to play football at Culver-Stockton College in Canton, Missouri. He has played varsity football for three years including two years at Duluth High School in Gwinnett County and his senior year in Monticello. “He’s been playing football since he…
Read MorePersons Are Arrested
Deputies with the Jasper County Sheriff’s Office (JCSO) are investigating three thefts from the last week, and also have received a report of a forgery. Tools were taken from an address on Harvey Street, and the theft was reported on Monday. Also on Monday, deputies responded to Forsyth Street where a riding mower, a 54”…
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