Electronic Havoc
The old saying, “You don’t miss the water until the well runs dry” certainly hit home around our house this past weekend. Two hours before the Falcon/Packers game was scheduled to start, our television screen went blank, the computer monitor froze and there was no dial tone on our landline phone. My husband arrived home…
Read MoreSenate Convenes
Your Georgia Senate has convened once again under the Gold Dome to commence the 154th Georgia General Assembly. Over the next few months, your senators will be hard at work to make lives better in Georgia. We had a busy first week back and the Senate has moved forward with due diligence. First, we re-elected…
Read MoreA Victory Which Left No Doubt
The Atlanta Falcons, for only the second time in franchise history, are going to the Super Bowl. In an NFC Championship contest in which the outcome was decided about as soon as it began, the Falcons made quick work of an overmatched Green Bay Packers team Sunday afternoon and will now face the New England…
Read MoreTricia Armistead Is Named Citizen of The Year
Tricia Armistead was named Citizen of the Year by the Monticello-Jasper County Chamber of Commerce at its annual meeting Tuesday. Norton Packaging was selected as business of the year. In letters nominating Ms. Armistead, several qualities showed, particularly her compassion and her love for others. One person wrote that if Ms. Armistead had met the…
Read MoreKiwanis Learns about Economic Development
David Dyer (right), executive director of the Development Authority of Jasper County, made a presentation about economic development at the Monticello Kiwanis Club meeting Monday. Mr. Dyer talked about Monticello being a great place to live, work and play. He said that the DAJC is working on the future of the community, looking 20 years…
Read MoreJoseph David Anglin
Joseph David Anglin, age 33, of Monticello, passed away Tuesday, Jan. 17, 2017, at Emory University Hospital in Atlanta. Joseph Anglin was born in Decatur, Ga. He lived in Conyers until moving to Monticello in 1996. He graduated from Jasper County High School and worked as a welder for Dexter Axle in Monticello. He is…
Read MoreLillious Dayton Malone, Jr.
Lillious Dayton Malone, Jr., age 85, known to family and friends as Dayton, passed away on Friday, Jan. 13, 2017, in Townsend, Ga., while visiting friends. Dayton Malone was born in Macon, Ga., to the late Lillious D. Malone, Sr. and Leona Goolsby Malone. Along with his parents, he was preceded in death by his…
Read MoreVirginia Francis Culpepper Hogan
Virginia Francis Culpepper Hogan, age 95, of Norcross, passed away Thursday, Jan. 12, 2017, at her residence. Virginia Hogan was born in Orange, Texas, to the late Byron Culpepper and Ruth Clark Hayes Culpepper. She was a 1942 graduate of Winthrop College with a degree in Dietetics. Virginia Hogan excelled at being the best wife…
Read MoreJames Fred ‘Jimmy’ Avant
Evans Funeral Home announces the death of James Fred “Jimmy” Avant, age 82 of Jefferson, Ga., who entered into rest Wednesday, January 11, 2017. Mr. Avant was born in Hillsboro, Ga., a son of the late Fred and Evelyn Frances Key Avant, was a member of Union Baptist Church and attended the Jackson County Senior…
Read MoreJeannete Mannings
A celebration of life for Jeannete Mannings, who died January 10, was held January 15 at St. James A.M.E. Church in Monticello. Pastor Donna Marie Calix officiated; burial was in South View Cemetery. Ms. Mannings was born on January 31, 1950 in Chicago, Ill., to the late Clyde Aaron and Jennie Mae Mannings. She grew…
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