Miss Rosa Lee Broddus
A celebration of life for Miss Rosa Lee Broddus was held on Monday, April 25, 2016 at Sardis C.M.E. Church, Hwy 11 North in Monticello. Rev. Arthur Goodman, pastor and Rev. Jerry L. Williams delivered the eulogy. Burial was at Sardis Cemetery. Miss Broddus was born to. Edd Broddus and Mrs. Sophia Epps Broddus on…
Read MoreJerry Wayne Slocumb
Jerry Wayne Slocumb, age 67, passed away Tuesday, April 19, 2016, at his residence after an extended illness. Jerry Wayne Slocumb was born on April 6, 1949, in Eatonton, Ga. His parents were the late Edgar Thomas Slocumb and Lester Anne Turner Slocumb. Along with his parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers,…
Read MoreSeveral Are Sentenced in Court
Jasper Superior Court convened last Tuesday under the jurisdiction of Ocmulgee Circuit Judge E. Trenton Brown, III. Several individuals were sentenced to confinement but none as lengthy as Christopher Bachelor who received a combined 15 year sentence for felony charges on two separate cases. In one case, he was sentenced to 10 years of confinement…
Read MoreThe Fruit of the Spirit
In the book of Galatians we read, “But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control…” Today I failed, miserably, at demonstrating this fruit as I went through the day. It all started by my not feeling well after working in the yard over the weekend. I never…
Read MoreHappy BIrthday
I celebrated a big birthday this week. Yep, I turned the big 6-0 Tuesday. And to celebrate, my family gave me a surprise birthday party Saturday night at Hunter Pope Country Club. I was not in the best spirits about getting old. I was not ready to be 60. I had a very stressful week…
Read MoreA Teen Is in Danger
A teen is in danger as you read this. A teen’s life depends upon your response. The late teenage years are a difficult time for any teenager. Sure, it is a time of independence, freedom, and change — at least it is in the eyes of many when they reach that magic age. It is…
Read MoreCandidate Forum Is Held
CANDIDATES RESPOND TO QUESTIONS The Monticello – Jasper County Chamber of Commerce (COC) hosted a candidate forum last Thursday for candidates for all contested local and area races. After all the candidates were introduced, the candidates for Superior Court Judge and Chief Magistrate were seated and asked several questions. Afterwards, the candidates for county commission…
Read MoreSpilled Paint Affects Vehicles
A lot of Jasper County vehicles, as well as others passing through, were damaged last week after a truck went up Hwy. 11 north spilling paint from Malone Road into Newton County. Deputies were alerted to the situation and contacted Newton County where the truck was located near Interstate 20. Numerous people have made a…
Read MoreDiamond Cougars Are Region Champs
Piedmont Academy’s varsity baseball program earned another region title as the Diamond Cougars clinched the 2016 GISA 4-AA championship with a 6-1 home victory Monday against Brentwood. Team members include (front row, left to right) Brett Bush, Clayton Carter, Tyler Mills, Caleb Faircloth, Hunter Whiting, Nate Miller, Noah Quick, Alan Powell, (back row) Assistant Coach…
Read MoreACCIDENTS
Jasper County deputies responded to nine accidents in the last week, two of them depicted here. Both of these were worked by the Georgia State Patrol, and no report was ready Wednesday morning on Monday’s accident (right) involving a school bus on Hwy. 142 in north Jasper County. However, the other accident occurred last Friday…
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