Michael Scott Kelly
Michael Scott Kelly, 61, of Monticello, went to be with the Lord on July 22, 2024. Scott was born on October 14, 1962 to James Roy Kelly and Marsha Polk Kelly in Monticello. Scott attended Piedmont Academy in Monticello where he helped lead the high school’s football and baseball teams to multiple victories. He graduated…
Read MoreMary Linda Braswell Jones
Mary Linda Braswell Jones, lovingly known as Linda, was born on March 25, 1949, in Round Oak. She passed away on July 25, 2024, in Newnan, surrounded by her beloved family. A celebration of life for Mrs. Jones is on Saturday, Aug.3, 2025 at 11 a.m.at Holy Nation Church, 4382 GA Hwy 11 South, in…
Read MoreJasper County Charter System Students Return Next Week
New staff for the Jasper County Charter system reported to work more than a week ago to learn more about their surroundings and prepare for the upcoming school year. Inside today’s paper is a special section in which there are individual photos of the new teachers, as well as lists of school supplies, bus routes…
Read MoreMKR Asks for Public Support
Monticello Kart Racing (MKR) has a request of all residents. MKR has planned a special day for a little boy who was mauled by three pit bulls a year ago. His dream is to drive a go-kart, so it’s going to happen this Saturday, says the MKR announcement. MKR is asking everyone to line up…
Read MoreMilestones Results Show Improvement; Exceed State
The Georgia Department of Education released statewide results attained from the 2023-2024 Georgia Milestones assessments last Friday. Jasper County Charter System results demonstrated scores that increased or held steady in 12 of 13 assessments in English language arts, science, and social studies. The results were compared to Georgia Milestones assessment results from the 2022-2023 school…
Read MoreCounty, Cities Discuss 911 Board
The Jasper County Commission met with representatives from the cities of Monticello and Shady Dale Monday evening to discuss changing the bylaws for the 911 Authority. Currently the board has 11 members, and sometimes it is difficult to get a quorum with that many people on the board. So the commissioners wanted to lower the…
Read MoreDeputies Stay Busy
Deputies with the Jasper County Sherif’s Office (JCSO) made nearly 100 traffic stops in the last week, and responded to all types of calls. In the process, the following people were arrested and booked into the Jasper County Detention Center. Those persons, and their charges, include: •Michael Dexter Steffey, 41, Suwanee—awaiting PDC •James Ronnie Sadler,…
Read MoreFilm Students Work With NOVA
Jasper County High School Film recently had four student-produced science journalism features published by NOVA, the American popular science television program broadcast on PBS for over 50 years. During the 2023-24 school year as part of the NOVA Science Studio program, 14 second and third year JCHS Film students investigated the relationship between “big data”…
Read MoreFollow God’s Commands
“Therefore you shall be careful to do as the Lord your God has commanded you; you shall not turn aside to the right hand or to the left. (Deuteronomy 5:32 NKJV) “Whatever I command you, be careful to observe it; you shall not add to it nor take away from it. (Deuteronomy 12:32 NKJV) So…
Read MoreOlympics
They’re here! The 2024 summer Olympic games are under way, and I, along with a lot of others it seems, couldn’t be happier. What a thrill it is to watch! I don’t care which sport it is…it’s the Olympics and they’re fascinating. It’s the best of the best competing with other bests. Sunday night I…
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