Crime Takes a Holiday
In a relatively light week for the Jasper County Sheriff’s Office (JCSO), no physical thefts were reported, but there was an incident of identify theft. In addition, the arrest booking for the week is shorter than average. However, several were arrested on various charges, and they include: •Richard Louis Rodriguez, 36, Newborn—aggravated sodomy, incest, aggravated…
Read MoreSUESS DAY
A large crowd of young and young at heart people turned out Saturday to Jasper County High School for the annual literacy event, Seuss on the Loose. Children took part in many activities and games, and more than 30 items were given away as people purchased tickets to support childhood literacy, and used those tickets…
Read MoreCAR DRIVER IS INJURED
These two vehicles collided last Wednesday, March 1 at the intersection of Hwy. 212 east and Hwy. 380. According to a report from the Georgia State Patrol (GSP), vehicle 1, a 2000 Cadillac Seville driven by Leslie Asbell of Monticello was traveling south on Hwy. 380. She came to a complete stop at the stop…
Read MoreFrank L. Harrison
Frank L. Harrison, of the Eudora Community, passed away February 23, 2017, at the age of 86. Mr. Harrison was a veteran of the United States Navy, serving seven years’ active duty, and 16 years in the United States Naval Reserve. On Mr. Harrison’s 68th birthday, he began his walk across the United States, starting…
Read MoreThe ‘Twin’ Schools: A History From Equalization to Integration
RENDITION OF THE OLD MONTICELLO HIGH SCHOOL (Editor’s Note: Our coverage of Black History Month continues this week as 2007 Jasper County High School graduate Coddy Carter has submitted this piece. It will run in more than one part. The first part follows.) By CODDY CARTER Looking at the gymnasiums for both the former Washington…
Read MoreSeveral Are Sentenced
Judge William A. Prior, Jr. presided over the review of the criminal trial calendar during Jasper Superior Court last week. Last Monday’s disposition of criminal cases followed a jury trial from the previous week when defendant John W. Kelly was found not guilty on four felony counts including aggravated battery and three counts of aggravated…
Read MorePersons Are Arrested During Week
Jasper County deputies had a light week as far as thefts were concerned, with only one reported. That was an incident of shoplifting at Larry’s 4-Way. Several persons were arrested during the week however on various charges. They include: •Dane Michael Christiano, 27, Monticello—child support. •Jeffrey Olice Lake, 34, Monticello—possession of methamphetamine and probation violation.…
Read MoreSEUSS ON THE LOOSE
The Cat in the Hat visited Piedmont Academy this week to promote his event coming up this Saturday, March 4, from 10 a.m. to noon at Jasper County High School. Seuss on the Loose, a fund raiser for the Ferst Foundation in Jasper County is open to everyone and has special activities for young children.…
Read MoreBeing a Well-Rounded Student
As our local schools enter spring, it always amazes me the amount of activities students have the opportunity to be a part of. Just looking at spring sports alone, there are numerous chances to be involved. From baseball to soccer to track to tennis to golf, our young people have the opportunity to shine in…
Read MoreFriday Is Crossover Day
Greetings my friends! I am pleased to share with you the latest of important session news. On Tuesday, Feb. 21, we reconvened for the seventh week of the 2017 legislative. We completed day 24 on Friday, and we are all working to make the Crossover Day deadline which takes place this Friday! It was a…
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