New Charter System Staff
New teachers for Jasper County Charter Schools System had orientation yesterday, Aug. 2, and took a quick break to have their photos made. New personnel include (top photo) Camilla Moss, pre-kindergarten early literacy coordinator, Meagan Richardson and Courtney Greene for Jasper County Primary School, and Susan Stone, principal; Deanna Briscoe, Chassidy Hoffman, Janesika Knight, Laura…
Read MoreArmed Robbery Is Investigated
An armed robbery occurred last Thursday, July 27, at Johns’s Store on Greene Street, just off the Square. The masked, armed man entered the store about 11 p.m. One round was discharged, according to the report from the Jasper County Sheriff’s Office (JCSO), and no one was injured. The robber made away with about $300…
Read MoreMrs. Mary Lois Hill
A homegoing celebration for Mrs. Mary Lois Hill was held Saturday, July 22, at Greenwood Baptist Church in Shady Dale. Bishop N. A. Curry, pastor, officiated; burial was in the Shady Dale Community Cemetery. Mrs. Mary Lois Hill was born April 15, 1937 in Shady Dale, Ga. She was the first-born child to Jack and…
Read MoreAnn Marie Rivers Bridges
Ann Marie Rivers Bridges, age 76, of Monticello, passed away Sunday, July 23, 2017, at her son’s residence. Ann Bridges was born in Atlanta, Ga., to the late Thurston Rivers and Ruth Violet Manderville Rivers. She was also preceded in death by her baby sister and brothers, Donald Ray Rivers and Thurston Burtron Rivers. Before…
Read MoreSolar Eclipse
Have you ordered your solar eclipse glasses yet? It’ll be here soon. Although Jasper County is not in the direct path, we will see a partial solar eclipse on August 21, 2017 around 2 p.m. On that date, August 21, yours truly, free lance reporter, Janet Jernigan, will be in Nashville, Tenn. to see the…
Read MoreThe Cost of Folly
Folly is defined as “the lack of good sense or foolishness.” Understandably, God’s word has some things to teach about folly because when we make poor choices we experience regrets and end up in places we don’t really want to be. To experience everything God wants us to, God instructs us to avoid folly. In…
Read MoreThe Uniqueness that Is Summer
The hot, steamy days we have been experiencing remind us we are in the middle of another Georgia summer. And I wouldn’t have it any other way. My enjoyment of summer goes back to my childhood, as I’m sure it does for many of you. When we were young, summer meant an extended break from…
Read MoreHydration
Well the heat wave is still inundating Jasper County; so in order for your body to manage the heat and humidity, you must stay hydrated. Your body depends on water to survive. Every cell, tissue, and organ in your body needs water to work properly. Your body needs water to lubricate your joints, remove waste,…
Read MoreProductive Session
This past session was a productive one for the Georgia General Assembly and a significant number of bills were sent to the governor’s desk for his approval or veto. On July 1, 2017, over 100 of these bills went into effect as Georgia law. While there are certainly bills that you will remember from session,…
Read MoreFreshmen Orientation Is Planned
Jasper County High School (JCHS) will host a freshman orientation Tuesday, August 8 from 9 a.m. until noon. The jump start session will be themed “You can Be A Star.” Lunch will be provided and each attendee will receive a welcome gift. Prizes will be awarded for the best celebrity/ movie star costume for both…
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