Can We Bypass Winter?
Winter officially begins in less than a week. The calendar tells us the first day of winter for 2016 will arrive Wednesday, Dec. 21. However, to some of us at least, it seems like it has already been here for months. The recent time change, which leaves us with far too few daylight hours, combined…
Read MoreGroup Shows Support for Law Enforcement
GIFTS ARE DELIVERED TO JASPER COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE “How blessed are we to live in a small town, my cup runneth over!” says Londa Champion, creator of a local group called A Thin Blue Line. “When I created the event, A Thin Blue Line; back in July, I asked for donations to create a large…
Read MoreTOTAL LOSS
The family of Robert Smith lost everything in a house fire early Tuesday morning. The call came in about 4:30 a.m., and when firefighters arrived, the house at 11467 Hwy. 83 south was fully involved, said Fire Chief Jarrett Slocumb. Everyone was able to get out, but a dog was lost in the blaze. The…
Read MoreSchool Board Recognizes Longevity
The Jasper County Board of Education Tuesday recognized Horace “Junior” Hardwick for almost 50 years of service to the Jasper County schools and Paul H. Kelly for his long service on the board. Superintendent Dr. Mike Newton said, “Junior is on the official records for beginning work in 1969, and he has been a huge…
Read MoreIT’S BEGINNING TO LOOK A LOT LIKE CHRISTMAS
A ride through Jasper County will give much for the wondering eye to look at. This house on Ashwood Drive is adorned for Christmas, as are many throughout the county. Submit photos of your home to info@themonticellonews.com, or call us, 706-468-6511, and we’ll try to get to yours. The Monticello News will present its annual…
Read MoreCharlie R. Franklin
Charlie R. Franklin, age 97, better known as “C.R.” passed away Thursday Dec. 1, 2016 at Piedmont Newton Hospital. Homegoing services will be held at Greenwood Baptist Church on Saturday, Dec. 10, 2016 at noon. Public viewing will be Friday 11 a.m. -9 p.m. Interment will be in Shady Dale Community Cemetery. Rev. Tracey Adams,…
Read MoreO’Neal Smith
O’Neal Smith, 70, of Covingtion,Ga. passed away on November 30, 2016 at Piedmont Newton Hospital in Covington. A graveside service was held Saturday, Dec. 3, 2016 at William Payne cemetery in Monticello. Pastor Ted Walden officiated. Mr. O’Neal had a love for fishing, watching cooking shows and cooking. He retired after several years from Golden…
Read MoreCurtis Gilbert Sands
.A celebration of life for Mr. Curtis Gilbert Sands was held on Saturday, Dec. 3, 2016 at St. James AME Church, 514 Funderburg Drive in Monticello. Rev. Donna Marie Calix, is church pastor; Rev. Timothy Sands delivered the eulogy. Burial was at Kings Chapel Church Cemetery in Hillsboro. Curtis Gilbert Sands entered into rest November…
Read MoreLeadership Class Set
Have you recently moved to the community? Do you work in Jasper County? Do you have an employee that is new to the community? Are you interested in becoming more involved or would you like to take on a leadership role? How about becoming active in our community or meeting other community leaders? Looking for…
Read MoreJasper Memorial To Become Smoke-Free
Jasper Health Services, Inc. will be tobacco-free on January 1, 2017. After this date, no tobacco use of any kind will be permitted anywhere on the facility campus – inside or outside, according to an announcement from Jasper Health Services. This initiative will include the elimination of designated areas outside Jasper Health Services where employees,…
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