Chief Appraiser Reviews Audits with Commission
Chief Appraiser Lynn Bentley presented the commissioners with copies of her audits from 2016, 2015 and 2014 in an effort to help them understand why she changes values each year. “Audits are done on a yearly basis by the Department of Audits and Accounts. These audits measure how close our values are each year to…
Read MoreCommission Handles Routine Business
The Jasper County Commission Monday met the new recreation director (see related story), heard about the audit for the tax digest, and approved road projects. The commission also approved contracts for the senior center, as well as routine items such as the check registers and minutes from previous meetings. During the county commissioner items near…
Read MoreSusan Heard Stephens
Susan Heard Stephens, September 13, 1920-July 3, 2017, passed away Monday at The Retreat in Monticello, Ga. Susan Stephens was born in Elberton, Ga., to the late George Erskine Heard and Lottie Seymour Heard. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by sisters Carolyn Fuller, Hazel Bartow, Jean Holland, Martha Farris, and…
Read MoreStart Up Another Yarn
I’m fixin’ to start up another yarn. For the past 95 weeks (almost two years) I have presented weekly segments of my novel The Second Doublewide on the Right. Sadly it has now come to a conclusion. I want to say “thanks’ to all my readers and hope y’all enjoyed reading it half as much…
Read MoreSouthern Humidity
Living in the South has its advantages, especially our humidity. Yes, we complain about the humidity and how you can see the air full of moisture, but all that moisture keeps our skin hydrated. Many parts of the country are dry as a bone, for instance, Las Vegas, where they call it a dry heat.…
Read MoreDo You Have a Fire Escape Plan?
The time to decide on having a fire escape plan is BEFORE you need to utilize one. Even if there are no children in your home, but especially if there are, it is vitally important to have an established plan should your home catch fire; and then practice it at least twice a year. First,…
Read MoreSHOTGUN CHAMPIONS
The National 4-H Shotgun Shooting Competition was held in Grand Island, Nebraska, last week. The Georgia state winning Putnam County team brought home an impressive second place win in the nation. Texas was the first place winner with only six shots more than the Georgia team. The team is pictured as follows (left to right)…
Read MorePepper Boys Farm Has a Home at the Market
Monticello’s Market on the Square is back up and running for summer Saturdays bringing shoppers goods that make their taste buds tingle and put their minds at ease. Most of the vendors that adorn the Square’s lawn have become familiar faces with goods many look for every week like fresh green tomatoes, bell peppers, peaches,…
Read MoreTwo Thefts Are Reported
Deputies with the Jasper County Sheriff’s Office (JCSO) had a relatively light week in the past week, investigating only two reports of theft and making note of an IRS telephone scam. A resident on Whitten Way reported the theft of a paint gun and accessories as well as a pair of tennis shoes. In an…
Read MoreCommissioners Set Millage
Jasper County Commissioners voted to approve the fiscal year 2018 (FY18) budget at a called meeting Thursday night in the amount of $10,041,247 with a four to one vote. Commissioners voting for the budget were Chairman Carl Pennamon, Don Jernigan, Craig Salmon and Doug Luke. Commissioner Bruce Henry was the no vote. In addition to…
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