The weekly Market Festival on the Square swelled last Saturday, as two other events were held in conjunction with the market. Here is a craft booth that was set up Saturday in the regular market area. Another area of the Square had the Whitetail Classic Trophy Wall, and also going on at the same time…
David Gault David Gault is the Democratic contender for the State House seat vacated earlier this year by Jim Cole (R) Forsyth.Mr. Gault will face Republican Susan Holmes, former mayor of Monticello.Mr. Gault is married and the father of five children and has three granddaughters. He is a veteran of two terms in the U.S.…
Several persons had their probation revoked during a Motion Day Tuesday in Jasper Superior Court.Judge James L. Cline, Jr., presided, and the court found sufficient evidence to revoke the probation of the following individuals: •Amanda Lazorchak’s probation was revoked for the new offenses of possession of marijuana less than one ounce, possession of meth and…
Piedmont Academy junior Davis Kimball broke a four-way tie to win last week’s football contest by guessing 35 points would be scored in the tiebreaker game, Monticello vs. Northeast, which the ‘Canes lost 21-20, for a total of 41 points. The other three players with 13 right guessed much higher tiebreakers.Five more players correctly guessed…
This Saturday, Oct. 9, there will be a barbecue fund raiser on the square in Monticello, to benefit Steve Michael, a long time resident of Monticello and father to three children.He is also a member of The Church at Monticello (TCAM), volunteer in a local youth ministry, member of B.O.W. “(Brotherhood Of the Way,)” a…
The Piedmont Academy fast-pitch softball team has advanced to the Class AA Final Four.Coach Danny Camp’s team swept Brentwood Wednesday in Sandersville to reach the semifinals for what is believed to be the first time in school history. The Lady Cougars won the first game Wednesday 8-6 before closing out the series with a 10-2…
Albert B. Ozburn, Jr., 83, of Newborn died October 5, 2010 at his residence. Mr. Ozburn was born in Mansfield to the late Albert and Mary Lou Ozburn, Sr. He proudly served his country in the United States Army during the Korean conflict and was a retired letter carrier for the United States Postal Service.…
Mike Lindsey of Monticello died Thursday, Sept. 30, 2010 at his residence. He was born on February 6, 1958 in Covington to Wallace and Gail Maddox Lindsey. He was the owner of Lindsey’s Machine Shop. Mr. Lindsey loved farming and taking care of his beagles and cows. He enjoyed outdoors, hunting and fishing. Survivors include…
Nearly 60 Deer Mounts from Jasper County Are Displayed The second annual Whitetail Classic Trophy Wall was deemed a success by local organizers, who said that a lot of people came to learn what Deer Capital is all about. There was lots of information disseminated, and many people learned about the mission of Deer Capital.…
Miles Proctor and Kate The seventh annual Mutt Show, sponsored by the Jasper County Humane Society was a huge success with nearly two dozen dogs registered. Kate, owned and handled by Myles Proctor won “best in show. She also won first place for best dog trick, and took second for obstacle course, most obedient, best…