Three Are Sentenced Here
Patrick J. Bridwell was sentenced to serve four years of a 10 year sentence in confinement following a negotiated plea to five criminal charges Tuesday in Jasper Superior Court which was presided over by Judge Alison Burleson. Mr. Bridwell’s charges included fleeing or attempting to elude a police officer, theft by receiving stolen property, driving…
Read MoreCity Holds Hearing on Water Source
The city of Monticello held a public hearing Tuesday evening on the Mines Lake project. Tyler Hewitt, who was later appointed city engineer, explained the process by which the city determined it needed more water, and why it concluded the Mines Lake property offered the best solution to a long-term problem. Mr. Hewitt explained that…
Read MoreCommission Postpones Some Action
Only three of the five Jasper County Commissioners were present at Monday’s regular meeting, so they voted to postpone the appointments of chairman, vice-chairman, and the county attorney and county clerk. Other than that, they proceeded through their agenda, voting unanimously on everything. Commissioners Doug Luke and Craig Salmon were unable to attend, so Commission…
Read MoreBusinesses Are Nominated for Annual Award
The Monticello-Jasper County announces the 2018 nominees for Business of The Year. Bank of Monticello, Jasper County Small Engine Repair and The Monticello News all were nominated. The nominees will be recognized at the Annual Membership Meeting held at Charlie Elliott Wildlife Conference Center on Tuesday, Jan. 16. Bank of Monticello—this locally owned business has…
Read MoreAmerican Pickers Seek Antiques
Mike Wolfe, Frank Fritz, and their American Pickers team are excited to return to Georgia. They plan to film episodes of the hit series throughout the region this winter. American Pickers is a documentary series that explores the fascinating world of antique ‘picking’ on the History channel. The hit show follows Mike and Frank, two…
Read MoreThe Bible and a Backyard Basketball Goal
I had the opportunity to play basketball in high school. I got playing time, not because I was that good, but because our team was that bad. But, our ineptness as a team allowed me to play. I learned some things from my basketball experiences. I learned that a player does not get better by…
Read MoreCPR–Are You Ready?
When someone collapses in front of you, do you know what to do? Did you know that if the person who collapsed has any chance at all, it will be because they were defibrillator and /or had CPR performed on them prior to EMS arrival. Four to six minutes is all they have to have…
Read MoreThe Textbook Definition Of A Sports Dynasty
There are numerous sports dynasties which certainly dictate respect. You have the New England Patriots in the National Football League. There are the New York Yankees in Major League Baseball. In so-called big-time college football, the Alabama Crimson Tide have had a dynasty in recent years and were a dynasty in decades past. There’s the…
Read MoreWilliam Barry Power
William Barry Power, age 56, of Monticello, passed away Monday, Jan. 1, 2018, at his residence. Mr. Power was born in Wiesbaden, Germany to the late Frances Lanette McElheney Power. He attended the Putnam/Jasper Support Services in Eatonton. Barry loved to shop, he would check out flyers in newspapers to find just what he wanted.…
Read MoreHenry Carson Pope, Jr.
Henry Carson Pope, Jr., age 80, of Haddock, passed away Saturday, Dec. 30, 2017, at his residence. Henry Pope was born in Baxley, Ga., to the late Henry Carson Pope, Sr. and Minnie Lee Lord Pope. He was also preceded in death by son, Jeffrey Carson Pope; sisters, Louise Ziegler and Elizabeth Pallas; and brothers,…
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