Schools Prepare for Solar Eclipse
On Monday, August 21, a portion of the planet’s population will have a chance to witness a sight that won’t happen for another 375 years—a solar eclipse. A solar eclipse occurs when the moon passes between the sun and Earth, blocking all or part of the sun, according to NASA. Due to this occurrence and…
Read MoreQualifying Is August 21-24
Qualifying for the November 7 election will take place Monday, Aug. 21 through noon Thursday, Aug. 24, a week earlier than previously reported. Elections Superintendent Linda Keller explained the state moved the qualifying date up this year. Therefore, anyone seeking to run for the Monticello City Council, Shady Dale City Council or Jasper County Clerk…
Read MoreVEHICLE ACCIDENTS
Five people were injured last Friday afternoon after these two vehicles collided on Hwy. 142 near Midway Road in north Jasper County. James Lynch was traveling east on Hwy. 142 in a 2004 Toyota Camry while Charlotte Rivas was traveling west on the highway in a 2009 Dodge Caravan. The Toyota failed to maintain the…
Read MoreOPENING CONVOCATION
Jasper County Charter School System began this first week of the 2017-2018 Academic Year with a convocation for faculty and staff on Monday at Jasper County High School in the auditorium. JCCS Superintendent Dr. Mike Newton followed several speakers for the morning of information, instruction and enlightening prior to students returning. Open House was to…
Read MorePersons Are Sentenced in Superior Court
William A. Prior, Jr. reviewed a full docket of motion day court cases last Tuesday with a light docket of criminal cases listed and more civil cases than usual. During the criminal portion of court, Michael Derek Hopkins was sentenced to 150 days in Jasper County jail for a felony charge of theft by taking.…
Read MoreTE Grant Is Approved
The Monticello City Council heard from Jim Moneyhun, on behalf of the Jasper Co. Historical Foundation on the Department of Transportation (DOT) Transportation Enhancement (TE) project that includes Seven Islands Road. Mr. Moneyhun stated that bids were sought for the project, and they received a bid for $440,750. This bid was reviewed by the architect…
Read MoreCounty Commission Holds Public Hearing
The Jasper County Commissioners Monday held a public hearing on a zoning special exception before handling much business during their regular monthly meeting. The request for a special exception is to allow a conventional subdivision rather than a conservation subdivision on a 222 acre tract on Jackson Lake Road. The owners and developers have plans…
Read MoreMan Is Arrested for Armed Robbery
MARVIS ARMEL WYMAN Marvis Armel Wyman, age 36, of Monticello, was arrested on August 2, and charged with armed robbery, aggravated assault, and possession of a firearm during the commission of a felony, according to a report from the Jasper County Sheriff’s Office (JCSO). On July 27, at approximately 11 p.m., a. masked person entered…
Read MoreDr. Newton Is Elected
The Georgia School Superintendents Association (GGSA) has a new slate of officers for the 2017-18 school year including Jasper County Superintendent Dr. Mike Newton as President-Elect. Also elected were Tim Cochran, superintendent of Decatur County, as President; Bronwyn Ragan-Martin, superintendent of Early County, as Secretary/Treasurer; and GAEL at Large representative Steve Barker, superintendent of Coweta…
Read MoreBetty Jean Gilmore Coulter
Betty Jean Gilmore Coulter went to be with the Lord on July 27, 2017, surrounded by her loving family. A memorial service will be held at Hart’s Mortuary, Jones County Chapel at 4 p.m., on Sunday, July 30, 2017, with Julie King officiating. The family will greet friends one hour prior to the service at…
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