This ‘N That
For those of you who missed the catfish dinner at the Hillsboro Community Center this past Saturday, well, you missed a delicious meal. According to locals, it is an annual fund raising event, so don’t miss it in the future. Hillsboro Community Center is the former Ben Hill School built in 1915. While chowing down…
Read MoreLooking Ahead To The 2018 College Football Season
It happens every year around this time. With the past season well behind us, the die-hard football fanatic that dwells inside of us starts to come alive. We’ve been too long without the sport. Recruiting season does not fill the void nor does spring practice. Within a few more weeks the preseason magazines will arrive…
Read MoreYoung Georgia Authors Recognized
Jasper County Primary School (JCPS) students swept the kindergarten through second grade categories in the District Young Georgia Authors Competition while several other Jasper County students placed well. The three JCPS students that were selected as Middle Georgia Regional Young Georgia Authors winners includekindergarten student Arianna Autrey, first grader Faraday Harty, and second grader Mai…
Read MoreClean-Up Efforts Across County Continue
As April continues, so does the effort to clean-up Jasper County. The County Commission has offered residents free dumping at the landfill for April to get the county looking bright and clean. Gloves, bags and vests are available at the Monticello-Jasper County Chamber of Commerce, Board of Commissioners office in the Courthouse or at the…
Read MoreCanes Compete at Braves’ Home, Conclude 2018 Season Tuesday
“The dugouts, scoreboard, playing surface, bullpens, you name it—all gave you that Christmas morning feel,” said Hurricane Head Coach Chris Jenkins of his and the team’s elation of playing at SunTrust Stadium last Thursday. “It was almost disappointing that the game was well played, because it shortened the amount of time we were able to…
Read MoreDiamond Cougars Defeat Windsor
Piedmont Academy’s varsity baseball team returned to the field Tuesday following spring break and posted an impressive home region win against Windsor Academy. The Diamond Cougars posted a 9-0 victory and showed not sluggish aftermath from a several day layoff. “It was a big region win,” said coach Wes Tanner. “It was a good performance…
Read MoreSeveral Are Arrested Here
Deputies with the Jasper County Sheriff’s Office (JCSO) investigated several cases of theft in the last week, including the theft of a car seat, changing table, diapers and baby clothes from an address in Ozburn Trailer Park. A shotgun and shells were reportedly taken from an address on Perimeter Road, and a resident on Elijah…
Read MoreMonticello Council Hears from Residents
The Monticello City Council Tuesday approved its budget calendar, with the first meeting set for Monday, April 23, at 6 p.m. to discuss it. That gives the council two weeks before the final budget goes before council on May 8. Therefore, they could have a work session in-between. Before that the council heard from several…
Read MoreJ.R. Cobb Honored at Ga. Tech
J.R. Cobb, Sheena Gunja, Larry Griggers (L-R) Last Saturday, April 7, local, legendary musician J.R. Cobb was honored at a presentation hosted by the WREK Van Leer Chapter celebrating 50 years since they started the student managed and operated radio station located in the student center at Georgia Tech. In 1968, student Larry Griggers decided…
Read MoreMonticello Civic Club Replaces Kiwanis
Members of the Monticello Kiwanis Club voted recently to end their association with Kiwanis, and continue as the Monticello Civic Club in an effort to better serve the local community. The affiliation with Kiwanis International cost the local club dues money, and members felt they would rather spend the money locally than sending it to…
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