Last Wednesday as we were on deadline sending last week’s edition to the printer, we had a few office visitors. Now usually on Wednesdays we try to keep our social interactions in person or via phone to a minimum because time tends to be of essence, especially if we are behind. Well last week I…
Wynona “Nona” Calton Wilson, age 98, passed away on Saturday, March 16, 2024 at Hamilton Mill Senior Care in Dacula. Nona was born in Camak, Ga. on October 2, 1925, to the late Maude Wilkerson Calton and Floyd Rankin Calton. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 58…
By KIM JORIS The Jasper County Board of Commissioners (BOC) held a work session last Wednesday, March 13 at 6 p.m. to discuss the direction of short term rentals (STR) in Jasper County. All county commissioners, Sheila Gantt Pounds, Don Jernigan, Bruce Henry, Asher Gray and Steven Ledford were present as well as County Attorney…
David McGuire has qualified as a Democrat for the District 1 County Commission seat. He submitted the following announcement to the newspaper: As a born and raised 8th generational native of Jasper County, I have had the privilege and honor to have been educated, reared, and prospered in the best rural community in central Georgia.…
I, Rob Alexander, am proud to announce my candidacy for County Commissioner for District 3. I am running because I believe District 3 deserves better. If elected, I will work alongside the other commissioners to make fair and responsible decisions regarding the future of Jasper County. I’m a 4th generation farmer, farming a centennial legacy…
Mrs. Betty Tuggle, age 85, of Monticello passed away Friday, March 8, 2024. She was born in Jackson on August 23, 1938 to Chester and Idalu McMichael who have preceded her in death. Mrs. Tuggle grew up in Monticello and graduated from Monticello High School. In her younger years, she was a member of Monticello…
President Joe Biden clinched the Democratic nomination for President after many states primaries yesterday, even though he only received 221 votes in Jasper County. Jasperites did a little more to help Republican Donald Trump clinch his party’s nomination, receiving 952 votes locally. Voters also approved a one percent education sales tax to continue. It will…
By SUSAN JACOBS The City of Monticello could look to add $4 million plus to its coffers pending the sale of Mine Lake to its sole bidder, American Natural Resources LLC. It was bid opening night Tuesday during the regular monthly meeting of the City Council. Council members Gail Harrell, Jenny Murphy and Mayor Pro…
By KATHY MUDD The Jasper County School Board met in the high school auditorium for their regular March business meeting on March 5 as they had numerous groups to recognize for their high achievement. The meeting started out with Supt. Kenny Garland urging those present to vote yes to extending the current one percent sales…