Connie Elaine Knight Luke
Connie Elaine Knight Luke, age 74, of Covington, passed away Friday, June 21, 2024 at Piedmont Atlanta Hospital. Connie Luke was born on May 21, 1950 in Atlanta, to the late Fred Douglas Knight and Joy Pauline Knight. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, Harrell Luke, and sister,…
Read MorePatricia Ann Rogers Swift
Patricia Ann Rogers Swift, also known as “Pat,” was born on December 11, 1938 in Shakerag, Ga., and passed away with family present on June 20, 2024, in Lilburn, Ga. Patricia was born to the late Knox Rogers and Minnie Robinson Rogers. She was preceded in death by her husband, the Honorable Reverend Emory Marshall…
Read MoreJerry Ronald Williamson
Jerry Ronald Williamson went home to be with the Lord June 22, 2024. He was born October 6, 1935 in the Red Stone Community near Jefferson and grew up in Brookhaven. He was a GE retiree and also served in the United States Navy from 1954 to 1958 during the Korean War. Mr. Williamson was…
Read MoreArthur Wayne Taylor
Arthur Wayne Taylor, known to many as “Arty,” was born on September 6, 1949, in Columbia, S.C. He departed this world on June 25, 2024, in Monticello. Arty lived a remarkable life filled with love, dedication, and unwavering patriotism. Throughout his years, Arty found honor and purpose in serving his country as a proud member…
Read MoreCharles ‘Chuck’ Glisson
Charles “Chuck” Glisson,76, passed away surrounded by his loved ones on Thursday, June 20, 2024, at his residence in Guyton, Ga. He was born on June 26, 1947, in Quincy, Fla. to Joe and Dollie Jackson Glisson and lived in Effingham County for many years. Chuck was a high school grid star playing in the…
Read MoreA Job Well Done
The best thing I ever did when I moved to Monticello 10 years ago was to take a job at the Jasper County Library in downtown Monticello. It is at the library where I had the privilege of working for Tamala Alexander. If you have ever walked through the doors of the local library, odds…
Read MoreImpaired Driver Arrested with Drugs
Tony Leonetty Davis, Jr, 31, of Covington was charged with possession of Schedule II Controlled Substance (three counts); Possession of a Schedule IV Controlled Substance; Possession and Use of Drug Related Objects; Drugs not in Original Container; DUI/driving under the influence of drugs after a traffic stop in Monticello last Saturday. Other people arrested in…
Read MoreSummertime in Monticello
Summertime in Monticello with nearly 100 degree days. This weather is reminiscent of 1996 when we were host to the Olympics, even the horses were keeling over. Lucky me I was able to go Athens, Greece in 1997. We took a city tour and went to see the 1896 Olympic Stadium, very beautiful and maintained…
Read MoreJesus Dropped the Charges
St. Matthew 1:16 And Jacob begat Joseph the husband of Mary of whom was born Jesus, who is called Christ. So all the generations from Abraham to David are 14—and from Babylon are 14 generations; and from the carrying away into Babylon unto Christ are 14 generations. Now the birth of Jesus Christ was on…
Read MoreLet Freedom Ring
From Juneteenth to July Fourth, there has been and will continue to be a lot of freedom celebrating over the course of three weeks. Juneteenth, June 19. 1865, marks the day that American slaves were granted freedom from their plantation life. It became a national holiday just three years ago. But make no mistake it…
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