One-Act Play Public Performances Set
“10 Ways To Survive the Zombie Apocalypse” is the One-Act play that Jasper County High School students will perform for the public on Saturday, Oct. 19 at 7 p.m, and Sunday, Oct. 20 at 3 p.m. in the Jasper County High School auditorium. The play is called “head rolling one act comedy” by Don Zolidis.…
Read MoreCanes XC Teams Prove Swift in Milledgeville
The cross-country teams traveled to Milledgeville last weekend where they competed in the 8th Annual Braves Invitational at Council Farms. The High School girls varsity team took home first place as a team, beating both Georgia Military College Prep and old region rival, Oglethorpe County. The team’s top five runners for the Canes were Colbie…
Read MoreHigh School Runners Competed in Helen
The Jasper County High School cross country upperclassman headed to Unicoi State Park last week where they competed in the Mountain Invitational. The course is known for its hill on the back mile, and is also the site for the Class 1A – Division II – Regions 5,6,7,8 and Class 3A – Regions 5,6,7,8 sectional…
Read MoreCougars Fall on the Road To George Walton Academy
For Piedmont Academy and George Walton Academy, it was an old rivalry made new again last week in Monroe. In the end, the host Bulldogs rolled to a 47-6 win against the Cougars. GWA (5-3, 4-1) led 27-6 at halftime after taking control in the second quarter. The Bulldogs returned for the second half with…
Read MoreLady Cougars Earn Win Monday
Piedmont Academy’s softball team took a 5-1 road win against First Presbyterian Monday in region play. The Lady Cougars (15-3, 7-3) are nearing the end of the regular season and will look to once again make a run at a state title in the postseason. In Monday’s win Teagan Hinson had three hits with a…
Read MoreHurricanes Defeat Mustangs
The Hurricanes of Monticello welcomed the McNair Mustangs of Dekalb County to the Hurricane Athletic Complex for game number six of the season, and region game number two. Because of Hurricane Helene, the team had an unscheduled bye week before, and a bye week this week, so this made for the only football game in…
Read MoreDeputies Stay Busy, Make Nine Arrests
It was a light week for arrests this week, with only nine arrests for the week. Deputies were busy with accidents and traffic stops but few resulted in arrests. •James Ronnie Sadler, 39, Monticello—probation violation •Michael La’malcom Johnson, 33, Covington—probation violation •Kevin Jamal Jacobs, 25, Monticello—terroristic threats and acts (two counts) •Raul Erik Barrera, 21,…
Read More911 Board O.K.s Virtual Academy Training
With a quorum of four, Julie Bennett, Dee Garland, Jeff Lee and Ronnie Payne, the Jasper County Joint 911 Authority met on October 11. Public comments at the beginning of the meeting included comments and appreciation of how well the 911 Call Center is currently operating. The Interim Director’s Report update included information on employees,…
Read MoreEARLY VOTING BEGINS
Early voting began briskly Tuesday at the Jasper County Courthouse with many people taking advantage of day one when more than 450 people voted. Along with the presidential choice, there are a few questions down ballot, as well as two constitutional amendments and one referendum. Early voting continues Monday through Saturday, through October 26 from…
Read MoreCouncil Hears from Residents
The Monticello City Council met last Tuesday, October 7 with all members present. With little discussion council unanimously approved the three action items on the agenda including approving the Fiscal Year (FY) 2024 Budget Amendments, the City’s Fraternization Policy and the purchase of a Mud Vac Machine at the price of $58,500 for the Gas…
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