Teacher Is Selected As NSTA Science Fellow
JCHS TEACHER SCOTTIANN CUMMINGS The National Science Teachers Association (NSTA) New Science Teacher Academy, a yearlong program focused on encouraging and supporting early-career science educators, announced the selection of 35 middle and secondary science teachers from across the country as fellows in this year’s academy. ScottiAnn Cummings, biology and chemistry teacher at Jasper County High…
Read MorePRACTICAL EXPERIENCE
Students at Jasper County High School use the construction of the new multi-purpose building as a learning experience. Principal Camille Murner and Facilities Director Perry Hyde meet with a group of students on a weekly basis to integrate math and science skills learned in the classroom to practical work experiences. Principal Murner says, “Several of…
Read MoreROPES TRAINING
Jasper County Emergency Services personnel recently completed the Initial Rope for the First Due Responder training class held here in Jasper County. The class was 16 hours long and consisted of classroom lecture and hands on training in basic low angle rope rescue. With this training, emergency services personnel will be better prepared for situations…
Read MoreMs. Brenda D. Wyatt
A celebration of life for Ms. Brenda D. Wyatt, age 76, of Monticello, was held Tuesday, Sept. 20, 2016 at New Bethel Grove Baptist Church In Monticello. Rev. Lucious Solomon, pastor and Rev. Favors, eulogist. Interment was in the church cemetery. Ms. Wyatt died September 14, 2016 in Macon. Brenda was preceded in death by…
Read MoreCyclists Ride for Recovery
Though they were few in number, they were resilient in spirit—could be said about the seven Ride for Recovery participants that rolled through Monticello last Tuesday. The bicycle riders and support staff are part of the Came To Believe Recovery’s (CTBR) awareness campaign that organized the Ride For Recovery, a 500-mile bicycle ride over four…
Read MoreMrs. Shirley Hobby
Mrs. Shirley Hobby, 79 of Milledgeville passed away peacefully on Thursday September 15, 2016 at Oconee Regional Medical Center following a period of illness. A memorial service will be held Sunday, Sept. 18, at 2 p.m. at the chapel of Moores Funeral Home with Dr. Milton Snyder and Rev. Rob Hobby officiating. The family will…
Read MoreWatch for Deer
Hello, Hello, Monticello, Monticello, hate redundancy, well, here’s the best advice for all citizens of Jasper County and it bears repeating, repeating, Watch Out for Whitetails. Just this past week, standing beside the two lane road stood a medium-sized deer. Not sure if boy or girl…does it really matter? All I know is that this…
Read MoreRoad Trip
Last weekend, my sister, Debby and I headed north to visit old friends and relatives. We had a great time. We left Friday afternoon, and the first stop was Charlotte, N.C. where we visited the lady that was our next-door neighbor when we lived in Charlotte before moving to Atlanta more than 50 years ago.…
Read MoreAgricultural Industry
It is no secret that Georgia’s agricultural industry is key to our state’s economic wellbeing. In fact, agriculture is Georgia’s largest and oldest industry and contributes over $70 billion annually to our state economy. In fact, one in seven Georgians works in agriculture, forestry or related fields. According to USDA Georgia farmers currently operate over…
Read MoreLady Canes Win Streak Ends
Following an eight game win streak, the varsity Lady Hurricanes’ recent softball streak has headed in the opposite direction with them losing three consecutive games by the margin of only one run. The squad fell 1-0 to Social Circle Tuesday. The only run scored was in the first inning by the Red Devils. O’Neal Sealy…
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