The Second Doublewide on the Right, part 43
I’m Fixin’ To Present Part 43 of The Second Doublewide on the Right: Jimmy Ray Hurd made sure there were no late-night drunks exiting or entering their vehicle in the Waffle House parking lot before he slid out of his truck, dragging his laundry bag of thievery tools behind him. After casting his eyes in…
Read MoreIndependence Day
In just a few days we will celebrate our nation’s 240th Independence Day. On July 4th, 1776, 53 colonists representing the original 13 colonies that would form the basis for the United States signed their name to one of the most famous documents in our history. Declaring to the world, so to speak, that we…
Read MoreBe the Difference in the Life of a Child
“Kelly, our caseworker Susan just called me; the children are going back to live with their mother tomorrow.” After leaving the message on my wife’s answering machine, I sat back in my chair, disheartened from the conversation I had with the children’s caseworker. She had called me at work, informing me that the three children…
Read MorePart-time Legislator
Unlike the United States Congress, which meets in Washington, D.C. year round, Georgia is considered a part-time legislature. As a “part-time” legislator one of the most common questions I receive is, “what do you do for the rest of the year?” While a 40 day session does not sound like much, there is actually a…
Read MoreDrum Majors Attend Camp
In preparation for the upcoming marching band season, Jasper County High School drum major Starr Batchelor (left) and assistant drum major Broox Shannon attended the summer marching band camp at the University of Georgia recently. Miss Batchelor and Mr. Shannon spent their time training under the UGA drum majors of the Redcoat Marching Band. More…
Read MorePoker Run Is Fun, Profitable
The Jackson Lake Homeowners Association (JLHA) held its most recent “Poker Run 2016” on Jackson Lake Saturday, June 18 to rave reviews of the participants and volunteers. Boaters from all over the northern part of Georgia came out to enjoy a beautiful day of fellowship, good food and great music and in doing so benefit…
Read MoreSeveral Are Arrested
Jasper County deputies were called to only three reports of burglary in the last week. A hunting cabin near Midway Road was burglarized, with numerous boxes of ammunition being taken. Also, a dirt bike was reportedly taken from an address in Monticello on North Warren Street. Lastly, sometime in the last two months, a burglary…
Read MoreEarly Voting Starts Tuesday
Early voting for the run-off election for Jasper County’s Chief Magistrate begins next Tuesday, July 5, and absentee ballots are now available. Three people were vying for the Chief Magistrate post in the primary in May, and no one received more than 50 percent of the vote, necessitating a run-off between Tim Lam and Angie…
Read MoreConcert, Picnic Set Monday
COMMUNITY BAND PERFORMS INDEPENDENCE DAY CONCERT Celebrating 10 years of concerts, the Monticello Community Band will host an Independence Day celebration on Monday, July 4, on the lawn of Thomas Persons Hall, 319 College Street, in Monticello. The band will present its tenth annual Independence Day concert at 7 p.m. Across from the football field…
Read MoreSam Greer Jackson
Sam Greer Jackson was born on October 31, 1941 in Jasper County to the late Carthis and Annie Lee Jackson. He joined Freedonia A.M.E. Church in 1976 and was the church’s custodian for several years. He attended Sardis School until the rural schools were closed in 1952. Sam transferred to Jasper County Training School. He…
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