Six Players Get All 15 Right
For Kaitlyn Harvey, The Monticello News Football Contest is a family affair, and this week was no different. She along with two other Harveys correctly guessed the winners of all 15 games listed in the contest, and Kaitlyn, a student at the University of Georgia in Athens hit the tie-breaker on the head. Piedmont defeated…
Read MorePiedmont Has Homecoming Festivities
Friday, October 11, Piedmont Academy celebrated Homecoming 2024 as the Cougars challenged the Eagles of Riverside Preparatory Academy. Homecoming week sparked pride and spirit among the student body as excitement built in anticipation of Friday night’s game. Piedmont kicked off Homecoming Week 2024 by recognizing members of this year’s homecoming court. Representatives and Miss Cougar…
Read More1 In 8, Will You Be One?
In the United States according to breastcancer.org., 1 woman in 8 will get breast cancer and have a 1 in 39 chance of dying from breast cancer.. There are approximately four mullion breast cancer survivors including those receiving treatments. I am included in that four million. There are no warranties. My surgeon was capable of…
Read MoreIs Jesus in Control?
Introduction: Floods, hurricanes, and tornadoes are leaving devastation in Florida, Georgia, South Carolina, North Carolina, and Tennessee—ravaging homes and businesses, and taking human lives as they go. Meanwhile, wars in the Middle East, Ukraine, and abroad are leaving much bloodshed and destruction. One research survey indicated that 70 percent of Americans believe that we are…
Read MoreOn The Road Again
So I just wrapped up the 2024 Fall Foliage/Northeast College Tour with the kids…it was epic! And like most of our journeys, invaluable memories were made. Robyn loved every minute of it and Jacob just wanted to be rid of us by Day 4. Outside of the sites on the campuses at Brown University, Yale…
Read MoreDaQuann Foutz
A celebration of life for DaQuann Foutz, who died September 25, 2024, will be held on Saturday, Oct. 5, 2024, at 11 a.m. at Springfield Missionary Baptist Church, 837 Hillsboro Street in Monticello. Mr. Foutz was born January 7, 2002. Smith and Sons Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements; 706-468-6625; http://www.smithandsonsfuneralhomemonticelloga.com
Read MoreBarbara Ann Oliver Hodges
Barbara Ann Oliver Hodges, who was born March 25, 1947 died at Emory Heathcare in Decatur, on September 27, 2024. A celebration of life for Mrs. Hodges is on Saturday, Oct. 5, 2024 at 2 p.m. at St James A.M.E. Church, 514 Funderburg Drive in Monticello, Georgia 31064. Interment at South View Cemetery and repast…
Read MoreRegister To Vote by Monday
The last day to register to vote in the November 5 general election is next Monday, Oct. 7. Persons who are not registered, or whose registration is questionable, must register by Monday. Anyone who is unsure about their status should contact the Jasper County Registrar’s Office, 706-468-4908, or visit the ground floor of the Courthouse.…
Read MoreJasper Weathers Storms
Jasper County dodged a bullet when Hurricane Helene blew through Thursday evening/Friday morning with the county having many downed trees and some minor flooding, but nothing compared to our neighbors in South Georgia, Western North Carolina and Eastern Tennessee. Jasperites are now gearing up to help those neighbors. by sending donations to affected areas. Many…
Read MoreOnly One Player Makes Honor Roll
This week’s football contest proved to be a tough one for contest players, as only one player got as many as 12 games right. Janice Arnold correctly guessed the winner of 12 games listed in last week’s contest. There were no high school games included as most of the games were cancelled because of Hurricane…
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