M. Strozier Agrees to Plea Deal for Theft
Just prior to noon on Tuesday, a pool of approximately 50 jurors were released from service by Judge Hugh Wingfield, III at the Jasper County Courthouse as Melissa Strozier, the defendant in the only jury trial on the docket, negotiated a plea deal with the District Attorney’s office for charges related to a theft by…
Read MoreMary Elizabeth Jones McMichael
Mary Elizabeth Jones McMichael, age 96, of Macon, formerly of Monticello, passed away Thursday, August 4, 2016, at her residence. Mary Jones McMichael was a lifelong resident of Monticello. Her parents were the late Otis Parks Jones and Lucy Olivia McElhenney Jones. Before retirement, Mary worked as a clerk for the U. S. Forest Service…
Read MoreFred Carlton Hulsey
Fred Carlton Hulsey, age 78, passed away on Friday, August 5, 2016, at his residence. Fred Hulsey was born in Suwanee, Ga, to the late Carlous Gordon Hulsey and Deller May Johnson Hulsey. He moved to Monticello 70 years ago. He served in the U. S. Air Force during the Korean Conflict and earned his…
Read MoreLearning from the Olympics
It’s that time again. That time when we gather around our televisions (or computer monitors or tablet screens or cell phones) and watch the best athletes in the world compete in sporting events that we only watch or care about once every four years. The Olympics are on. We watch the familiar sports of gymnastics,…
Read MoreThe 2016 Olympics
Every four years we hear the familiar theme of the Olympic Games, the cadence of the drum followed by the distinctive brass joining. This piece, “Bugler’s Dream” by Leo Arnaud has been used by ABC and NBC as the intro for their broadcast of the Summer and Winter Olympic games since 1968. We may not…
Read MoreJuly 1 Legislation
It is hard to believe that summer has come to an end and a new school year has begun! While many of us enjoyed vacations and a relaxing summer, Georgia government was in full swing. While the rest of the world celebrates the New Year on January 1st, the state of Georgia celebrates beginning anew…
Read MoreCouncil O.Ks Purchase of Two Trucks
The Monticello City Council voted to approve the purchase of two new trucks for the gas department during its regular meeting Tuesday. Council members were very vocally appreciative of Richard Martin, Gas Superintendent, seeking state pricing for the two trucks which come in just over $88,100 for both. Money had been budgeted for these vehicles…
Read MoreLady Cougars Swing into Action
While he believes his team still has some areas it needs to improve on, Piedmont Academy softball coach Daniel Funt was encouraged following the Lady Cougars’ three tournament games last week. Hosting the fourth annual Piedmont Classic, the Lady Cougars managed a tie against Loganville Christian Academy (4-4) while falling to Trinity Christian-Sharpsburg (3-0) and…
Read MoreMS Canes & Cougars To Square Off
Piedmont Academy’s Middle School softball team saw game action for the first time in 2016 against Briarwood on the road Tuesday. The Lady Cougars held a 4-3 lead in the fifth inning when the game was called due to weather conditions. Fleming Sealy pitched three innings for Piedmont and recorded three strikeouts. Emily McEwen worked…
Read MoreGrand Jury Returns Indictments
The August term of the Jasper County grand jury convened this week to review a light docket of criminal cases. The following cases were true billed by the 19-person jury and will be forwarded to Jasper Superior Court. Tilton J. Feagin, charged with three counts including possession of methamphetamine and two counts of tampering with…
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