Many Speak Against Solar Farm
More than 50 people attended a town hall meeting that was held last Thursday in the small Courtroom at the Jasper County Courthouse, sponsored by the Taxpayer’s Watchdog Group (TWG), about a proposed solar farm in rural Jasper County. “Shy Place Solar Park” is a proposed solar power generation site that would provide affordable, reliable…
Read MoreDangerous Drivers, Drugs, Other Calls Highlight Arrests
Deputies had a busy week responding to over 300 calls, including 59 traffic stops, 36 calls to serve papers. 31 calls to direct traffic, and 12 alarms throughout the county, plus a variety of other crimes and complaints. Some of these calls resulted in the arrests listed here. Keaton Lamont Smith, 31, Warner Robins —…
Read MoreCanes Defeat Ace in First Round, Head to Dublin for Second Round
The Monticello Hurricanes broke one streak last Friday, a streak that could have been referred more to as a curse. Considered underdogs in their own house (the Georgia High School Football Daily had ACE Charter as three point favorites), the Hurricane football team came through with an exciting 41-31 victory to secure their spot in…
Read MoreWPES Hosts Technology Fair
For the last two months, students at Washington Park Elementary School (WPES) have had the opportunity to compete in a school wide competition. There were many different categories students could choose from including: digital photography, graphic design, 3D modeling, multimedia applications, productivity, animation, video production, audio production, and robotics. Last week, the school had grade…
Read MoreJCPS Hosts Annual Book Character Parade
Jasper County Primary School held its annual book character parade last month. Parents and the community were invited to attend the parade. A large number of visitors were on campus to see the parade of book characters coming to life. Jasper County PreK students also participated in the event. The creativity, imagination and participation with…
Read MoreA Nation Lowers Their Head
Even though it has been 61 years ago tomorrow. I still remember the gut feeling I had upon learning of President John Kennedy’s assassination that day. Today, schools would send for counselors for the students. Then, they loaded us on our school buses and we were sent home. There was never an explanation, a President…
Read MoreAn Attitude of Gratitude
Once upon a time, a mother and her 4-year-old daughter were making their way through an outdoor market in the town where they lived. Spotting the little child staring at a large display of oranges, the generous vendor took one from the table and gave it to her. “What do you say to the nice…
Read MoreFall & Football
Two things I have been eagerly awaiting have finally arrived—the “real” Fall season and the nitty gritty pigskin play. While I love to see the leaves change in their full array, there is something to be said when that cold spell hits and the leaves dry up, fall to the ground, and you get that…
Read MoreJ. Smith Is Named 911 Director
Jennifer Smith has been named the director of the local 911 service after serving as interim director since Kimberly LeCroy left some months ago. The action came at the authority’s regular meeting last Friday. The motion to hire was made by Sabrina Westbrook, and Julie Bennett seconded the motion. Ms. Smith is going to research…
Read MoreJoey Wayne Derting ‘Sparky’ Inman
Joey (aka Sparky) Wayne Derting Inman died Septembe 24, 2024. A Rajun Cajun by family descent (mother’s side) and a man of many talents & hobbies; lover of life, passion for romance, dancing, traveling, acting, working as an engineer data com specialist, collecting hats, smoking meats, bbq’s/cooking cajun dishes his favorite was jambalaya. He was…
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