Arrico Martell Williams, 21, and Antonio Donte Horton, 28, both of Newborn, were arrested last weekend and charged with theft by receiving stolen property. Mr. Horton was also charged with probation violation.On August 14, a burglary occurred at the Newton County Public Works in which more than $1,000 in tools were stolen. The items were…
The Jasper County Historical Foundation’s members and supporters will gather at the Holy Nation Church in Hillsboro on Thursday, August 20 at 7 p.m. for their monthly meeting. The history of the church and its influence in Jasper County centers on the focal point of the African American importance to Jasper County. Not only will…
The battle of Sunshine Church was a very historic and important Calvary engagement in July of 1864 between the Union troops of General Stoneman and the Confederate troops of General Iverson. The battle took place on the Hillsboro Road (now Highway ll) halfway between Round Oak and Wayside at a small church named Sunshine Church…
I’m fixing to celebrate the life of a real hero. He never made any hit records or was ever a big movie star, however he was portrayed by Peter Youngblood in 10 episodes of an HBO miniseries. He never wrote any great books, but he did contribute to the 2009 book We Who Are Alive…
Sometimes, I buy plants without really knowing what they are. In other words, there are times I am shopping at a plant store and I see a “pretty one” that catches my eye. Without even knowing what it’s called, or where the best place to plant it, I just pick it up, take it to…
In last week’s column in this space I criticized the local elected officials for not attending public functions. I was called down for my criticism and rightly so.I talked to Councilwoman Katherine Alexander at the fun day for the Dixie Darlings. She was there showing support, and I was remiss not to mention her. I…
(Editor’s Note: Janet Jernigan, who lives in Turtle Cove, and has contributd to this newspaper before, has begun writing a short, weekly column. Intended to be a lighthearted, short read, we’d love to hear what you think about it after a few weeks.)School has started again; the big yellow school bus drivers will be playing…
Robert Dale Dammann, 61, recent resident of Monticello, died Thursday, Aug. 6.Survivors include two sons, Kristopher and Jason Dammann, both of Orlando, Fla.; two older brothers, Harold Dammann, New York and David Dammann and his wife, Debby, Monticello.
Sam Born, 36, of Monticello, died Sunday, August 9, 2009. He was born June 13, 1973 to his parents who survive him, David and Sandra Born of Monticello. Sam enjoyed hunting, fishing and loved his cows. Along with his parents Sam is survived by his brother, Tim Born, a niece, Sarah Born and his grandmother,…
The ‘Canes will play GMC in a scrimmage game tomorrow, Aug. 14 at 7:30 p.m. in Milledgeville. The scrimmage will be played under game conditions rather than a controlled scrimmage. The regular season will kick off at home versus Social Circle on Friday, Aug. 28 at 7:30 p.m. at Rose Bowl Field. In comparing last…