PirateFest Set April 29
Jasper County residents Diane Davis, Shirley Glover and Laura King have joined with Jackson Lake Association members from Butts and Newton counties to develop the 1st Annual Jackson Lake PirateFest. Proceeds from the event, scheduled for Saturday, April 29 at Lloyd Shoals Park, will be used to promote boating and water safety in Jackson Lake…
Read MoreBunny Hop
The other day while in the line at the grocery store a small boy began to sing a familiar song, “The Bunny Hop.” He sang, “Put you left foot out, put your right foot out, do the bunny hop, hop, hop, hop.” Every time he got to the last line, “Hop, Hop, Hop” that’s just…
Read MoreThe Second Doublewide on the Right, part 77
I’m Fixin’ To present part 77 of The Second Doublewide on the Right: When Quantavious was delivered to the Ocmulgee County Jail the first thing they did was take all of his possessions from him. He watched with dismay as they inserted his wallet and all of his gold chains into a large brown envelope.…
Read MoreThe Return of Baseball and Springing Forward
The early spring-like weather has made it difficult to concentrate on any one subject for too long. With that disclaimer, I’ll try and cover a few items this week which have been on my mind of late. •For some reason, I am really looking forward to the start of the new baseball season. I’m not…
Read MoreHalfway Through Session
ome! Friday, Feb. 17 marked day 20 of the 2017 legislative session. That means we are halfway finished with this year’s session! With just 20 legislative days remaining, we are working hard in preparation for the “Crossover Day” deadline. Crossover day is very important as it is the last day that bills can transfer or…
Read MorePace of Session Heats Up
The pace of session has picked up drastically as we continue to do the people’s business. We have now completed day 20 and are half-way through the 2017 legislation session. The Senate is halfway to fulfilling our annual constitutional requirement to pass a balanced budget with the unanimous passage of House Bill 43, the Fiscal…
Read MoreHistory of Murder Creek Is Discussed
Jasper County Historical Foundation hosted its winter program, Murder Creek by Larry Smith, to interested Jasper Countians last week. The record number of attendees listened intently as Mr. Smith, a Jasper County native and American historian, talked about Murder Creek— whether folklore, fable or fact. His narrative was supported with a slideshow by Benny Hawthorne,…
Read MoreBaesball Canes Lose Opener
The Monticello Hurricane varsity baseball team began its 2016-2017 season Tuesday with a road game at Lamar High School. The squad took a 3-1 loss but is looking to get back into the swing of things with games today and Friday. Veteran coach Chris Jenkins will again lead the varsity squad this season. The varsity…
Read MoreCanes Bound for Sweet Sixteen
Following last Friday’s 61-56 defeat of Therrell High School with home court advantage, the Hurricanes are on to the Sweet Sixteen Class AA round of the state playoffs. The team will travel to Swainsboro High School today, Feb. 23 for a 6:30 p.m. tip-off. Swainsboro is the top ranked seed in the 2-AA region and…
Read MoreDennis M. Taylor
Dennis M. Taylor, age 83, of Mansfield, passed away Tuesday, Feb. 14, 2017. He was preceded in death by his parents, Henry and Bessie Howington Taylor; sisters, Pearlie Baucome, Kathleen McKee, Joyce Dodd, and Clara Taylor, and brother, Willie Taylor. He is survived by his wife of 29 years, Barbara Etheridge Taylor, Mansfield; children, Randy…
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