The Georgia Department of Education (GADOE) recently released the 2023 Pathway Graduation Rates for the 2022-2023 school year. Jasper County Charter System (JCCS) is pleased to announce that the graduation rate for Jasper County High School students in the Advanced Academic, World Languages, Fine Arts, and CTAE pathways was 100 percent in 2023.While many school…
The Jasper County Middle School (JCMS) Hurricane boys track team earned first place at the Piedmont Athletic Conference (PAC) League 2024 championship meet held March 28 in Lamar County. The middle school squads are coached by Chris Owens, who also is the short sprints coach for the high school teams. Both the boys and girls…
A celebration for life for Kathy Standifer Brown, who died April 6, 2024, was held Saturday, April 13 at St. James A.M.E. Church, 514 Funderburg Dr., Monticello, GA 31064. Rev. Carlos Brown, eulogist; Rev. Reginald E. Jacobs, Sr., pastor. Mrs. Kathy Standifer Brown was born June 13, 1957 to Richard and Catherine Standifer at Jasper…
Many things are happening this week in Jasper County. Tonight, April 18, is the annual meeting for the Jasper County Historical Foundation at 7 p.m., at Thomas Persons Hall, 319 College Street, Monticello. There’s a candidate forum for the May 21 election set for next Tuesday, April 23, at 6 p.m. at the Courthouse. Both…
Jasper County Historical Foundation (JCHF) announces the spring events at Thomas Persons Hall (TPH) beginning with the organization’s annual meeting today, April 18, at 7 p.m. The event includes election of this year’s board of directors, a brief update of the non-profits’ business, and an interesting educational program, presented by Betty Jean Jordan. The evening…
Introduction: Iran, for the first time, launched drone missiles into Israel. Could this be World War III? Why did Iran attack? Because Israel has not only bombed their “Consulate in Damascus” but in the process killed their top general and other military leaders who were in charge of terror attacks carried out by the proxies…
After a tough week of exciting (albeit heartbreaking) one-run losses in the second week of region play against the Social Circle Redskins, the Hurricanes welcomed Oglethorpe County to town to open up the final week of the GHSA regular season, and the final region series. The losses to Social (2-1, 4-3, and 2-1) the week…
Things have gotten way too serious, we need a change. No one does “The Wave” anymore. It was easy to do, required no training or special equipment. According to debatable history, it was not invented at old Turner Stadium, but by a professional cheerleader(what?), “Krazy” George Henderson. The first televised wave performance was at the…
Life has taught me that there are many types of growing pains. Like the kind Jacob is experiencing now as he grows into a teen. I declare he’s always sleeping when he shouldn’t be. I say it’s because he’s always up when he shouldn’t be, my neighbor and friend Barb says it’s because he is…
Philip Bates Bailey, age 78, passed away at home on March 26, 2024. He was preceded in death by his parents, Philip Easton Bailey, Jr. and Jimmie Bates Bailey. He is survived by his wife of more than 50 years, Dell Hitchcock Bailey, daughters Natalie Bailey (Dave Eubanks), Melisa English Bailey (Erin English Bailey), and…