Water Authority Approaches County on Aquifer
Ken McMichael and Mary Alice Carter with the Jasper County Water and Sewer Authority approached the Jasper County Commissioners at their regular meeting Monday about a concern that had come to the attention of the JCWSA. They first gave some background about the Feldspar rock formation, calling it the most valuable resource ever discovered in…
Read MoreValdosta’s Blaxin’ Brigade To Perform Here
JAMES SAMPSON, CHEYENNE GRAY, TRISTAN HARPER This Friday, Oct. 6, will be the first time in history that a university marching band will step on field and perform in the Rose Bowl Field in Monticello, Jasper County, GA. The Valdosta State University Blazin’ Brigade Marching Band will be bringing their 120 plus member band to…
Read MoreThird Grader Wins Football Contest
RAYCE VAUGHN (L), DAVID LEACH It was a tough week for Monticello News football contest players. First, we messed up. The same game was listed on number five and number eight last week. Some players, like the winner, chose to be sure to get one right, and split their answers, putting USC on one and…
Read MoreRobert James Fletcher, Jr.
Robert James Fletcher, Jr. went to be with his Lord and Savior on September 8, 2017. He is reuniting with family and friends as they worship at Jesus’ feet. Oh Happy Day! Robert, or Bob as his friends called him, loves Jesus and loved his family and loved his church; all of them: Curlew Baptist,…
Read MoreRob Andrews Is Named Director of Boys’ Home
Never Too Late founder and National Developmental Director Dr. John DeGarmo welcomes Rob Andrews as the new Executive Director of Never Too Late. Never Too Late is designed to be a residential group home for boys in foster care in Georgia. Mr. Andrews has a wide range of experience working with children, including serving as…
Read MoreFinal Market of Year Is Saturday
Fall is here and with that being said, this weekend will bring an end to the 22-week Market on the Square, says Pam Mayer, president of the Monticello-Jasper County Chamber of Commerce, sponsor of the event. “This year we have had an overwhelming amount of quality vendors, both on the Square and inside the Visitors’…
Read MoreSouthern Justice, Part 12
I’m Fixin’ To present part 12 of Southern Justice: During the remainder of March, Jackie made weak objections as Rick lavished her with gifts. There was a new wardrobe, a Mercedes convertible, jewelry, redecoration of the condo and weekend jaunts to exotic places; indeed she received her own checking account and a copy of his…
Read MoreJesus Teaches Us To Pray
When General Ulysses Grant was losing his last great battle—a battle against cancer—his old friend General Howard went to see him in the hospital. Howard had earned a reputation for being a Christian soldier. And, as he stood reminiscing with his friend and fighting companion of days gone by, Grant suddenly interrupted him. Howard, he…
Read MoreA 100-Year-Old Story
The end is near. It has been nearly five years since I started writing my mother’s life history. She will be 100 years old October 27th. On that day, I hope to be able to present her, the family and friends with copies of her story. At this point, I have realized that I will…
Read MoreVolunteering in the Fire Service
The earliest recorded history we have of firefighting is in 5 A.D in Rome when brigades were dispatched to structure fires and then upon arrival would bargain a price for putting it out before completing any action. There were many unscrupulous brigade commanders who often let the structures burn to the ground if their ransom…
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