The Big Question: Why?
Many people have faced circumstances in their lives that are extremely difficult and painful. When the tough times in life come, the question that often follows is “why?” Why do I have to go through this? Why didn’t God stop this? Why is this part of life so hard? The “why” question is not an…
Read MoreTomato Sandwiches
Finally, the first bright red tomato has ripened on our vines and was quickly eaten. The first tomato has to be used in the South’s favorite sandwich, the sliced tomato sandwich. It seems there are quite a few experts on making these sandwiches. My, the internet comes in handy. Headlines, “The Secret to making the…
Read MoreWhat’s Happening?
Public Safety in Jasper County is becoming more efficient to better serve you. Did you know that proficiencies of Firefighting and Emergency Medical Services are now combined? Firefighters have been cross-trained in EMS, and EMT’s and Paramedics have been cross-trained in firefighting. All in an effort to better serve our Jasper County citizens. And instead…
Read MoreProper Care for Veterans Still Lacking
No doubt many of you heard or read about the would-be bank robber in Cobb County last week. While the incident took place several miles from Jasper County, the aftermath of what took place should give us all, as Americans, reason for concern. Fortunately none of the employees or customers inside the bank suffered injuries…
Read MoreFamily Connection Plans Back-to-School Rally
Targie Folds, executive director of the Jasper County Family Connection, talked to members of the Monticello Kiwanis Club Monday about what Family Connection does, and its upcoming plans. Family Connection will sponsor a back-to-school rally and health fair on Saturday, July 29, from 9 to 11 a.m., at Jasper County High School. It has been…
Read MoreCougars Preparing for New Season
The countdown clock is now under a month to the start of a new season for the Piedmont Academy football team. Coach Wes Tanner’s squad will open the 2017 campaign Friday, August 11, against Bethlehem Christian Academy at home. With only a few weeks remaining until the new football season, all eyes are looking toward…
Read MoreMonticello Council O.K.s SPLOST Projects
Members of the Monticello City Council met in a brief meeting Tuesday to discuss and approve 2018 Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax (SPLOST) projects that will appear on the election ballot this year. The tax will continue what is already in place with sales tax remaining at seven percent, the same as it is…
Read MoreMeet the New Recreation Director
JONATHAN GREEN AND WIFE, KATIE, CHILDREN PEYTON 5, AND COOPER 8 Jonathan Green just completed his first month as Jasper County Recreation Director, and he has no intention of slowing down. He officially met all the commissioners at Monday’s meeting, and they met him, as he told a little about himself. “I have a strong…
Read MorePersons Are Arrested
Deputies with the Jasper County Sheriff’s Office had no reports of thefts this week, however, there was no shortage of activity. Persons booked into the Jasper County Detention Center since last Tuesday, and their charges, include: •Terry Shane Parham, 42, Monticello—possession of methamphetamine and purchase/possess/manufacture/distribute or sale of marijuana. •Elliot Leverge Kimbrough, 56, Eatonton—failure to…
Read MoreBeta Club Excels at Nationals
M. Ledford, C. Christopher, A. Jablonski, M. Terry (L-R) Four Jasper County High School students attended and competed at the Beta Club National Convention in Orlando, Fla. June 29 through July 2. In order to qualify for the national competition, these students originally placed second overall at the state convention in the Beta Build competition…
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