JCHS Cross Country Does Well
The Jasper County High School (JCHS) varsity Cross Country teams traveled to Lexington last week competing in a seven county meet hosted by Oglethorpe High School. Neither the boys nor girls were able to gain a top three team finish, but the event was highlighted for the Hurricanes three top 10 individual finishes and several…
Read More‘Canes Fall To Red Devils
The Monticello Hurricanes took on the Jackson Red Devils last Friday night and the Canes put in a good effort, but came away with a 35-0 loss. The captains for the game were Jay Johnson #3, Jay Fleetwood #14, Noah Faubli #15, and Glendon Graybill #71. Jackson won the toss and chose to defer, giving…
Read MoreClay Crushing Cougars Compete
The Piedmont Academy Clay Crushing Cougar shotgun team had its second shoot of the season this past Saturday at Ocmulgee River Gun Club in Macon. A total of 10 schools competed. Throughout the day, 121 shooters fired 50 rounds of skeet and 100 rounds of sporting clays. Piedmont had six of its 13 varsity members…
Read MoreJASPER IS HERE
Meet Jasper, the new mascot for Monticello-Jasper County Chamber of Commerce. Jasper will be making appearances throughout the year to promote the “Deer Capital of Georgia” and the annual Deer Festival. Look for Jasper at ball games, community events, local businesses and more. Would you like Jasper to make an appearance at your event? Call…
Read MoreContest Winner Has Perfect Score
MAGEN WAGES, CLINT CURRIE This year’s contest has seen several first timers, but this week’s winner is a veteran of the football contest, playing regularly for years and having won before. Magen Wages correctly guessed the winners of all 15 games listed in last week’s contest, netting her a $25 prize from Monticello Auto Parts.…
Read MoreMonticello Grad Leads Band at Valdosta
JAMES SAMPSON IS VSU DRUM MAJOR James T. Sampson, a Jasper County High School (JCHS) Class of 2014 alumnus made his debut as a Valdosta State University (VSU) Blazin’ Brigade drum major on September 3. Mr. Sampson, a former Marching Hurricane drum major, currently attends VSU as a junior marketing major. The spirited young man…
Read MoreSchool Board Handles Routine Business
The Jasper County School Board handled much routine business at its work session last Thursday evening and subsequent business meeting on Tuesday. During Thursday’s session they heard of the need for a new PEC (Program for Exceptional Children) teacher in kindergarten through fifth grade. Dr. Kristie Brooks explained that it would be for students with…
Read MoreSix Are Arrested in Operation Hidden Thunder
The Jasper County Sheriff’s Office conducted a proactive undercover investigation coordinated by its Criminal Investigations Division and the Crime Suppression Unit where six people were arrested over a two day period beginning last Wednesday, Sept. 14. The purpose of “Operation Hidden Thunder” was to arrest persons who communicate with children on-line and then travel to…
Read MoreNEW FIRE TRUCK
The Jasper County Board of Commissioners is pleased to announce a new Fire Engine/Rescue Pumper has been purchased and placed in service at the Jackson Lake Fire Station on Jackson Lake Rd. The fire truck is a new 2016 International 4400, equipped with a 1,000 gallon water tank, a 1,250 gallons per minute pump and…
Read MoreKnow What You Don’t Know
In the business world, it is important to know what you know and to know what you don’t know. Businesses run into trouble sometimes because of the things that they don’t know they don’t know. When it comes to the end times when God brings this world to a close and begins eternity, there are…
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