I was called for jury duty this week. It is the third time I have been called for jury duty and the first since I’ve lived in Monticello. For the third time I was not seated to serve on a jury. A lot of folks complain about being called for jury duty. For some it…
Funeral services for Mrs. Beverly Renal “Renee” Battle, who died May 3, were held last Thursday at White Chapel C.M.E. Church in Hillsboro. The Rev. Willie B. Card, III, officiated; burial was in New Community Cemetery.Mrs. Battle was born January 22, 1957, in Jasper County to the late Willie B. Card, II, and Carrie Lizzie…
After a long winter’s break, I was able to take part in one of my favorite summer time activities here in Jasper County. The Market Festival on the Square opened up for its fifth season, and as always, offered the gardener in me plenty of opportunities and even some new possibilities for my garden.No matter…
After meeting in executive session at a called meeting on May 6, the members of the Board of Education voted unanimously to release School Superintendent Jay Brinson from his contractual obligations, effective June 30, 2009.Mr. Brinson has accepted the position of Superintendent of Schools for Crisp County in Cordele, where he was originally from and…
Lady Cougar Soccer Team Celebrates Win In only two years competing as a program, the Piedmont Academy Lady Cougars soccer team has captured a region title. The Piedmont girls earned the honor with a 3-0 win against Furtah Prep last week. Kelly King, Aly Kinard and Jordana Pope help secure the title by scoring goals.…
Three members of the Lady ‘Cane Track team have earned the opportunity to compete in the state tournament. Shanel Lewis, the second year region champion in the 300 hurdles and the 100 meter dash, will compete in these two events today at the state meet in Albany. Quinetta Forby, the region champion in pole vaulting,…
Wilbur Junice McElheney died Sunday, May 3, at the Retreat Nursing Home. Wilbur McElheney was born in Jasper County to the late Homer and Myrtle McElheney. He lived in Eatonton about twenty years before returning to Jasper County. He was a member of the Missionary Baptist Church in Eatonton. He retired from the Aluminum Plant…
Henry Paul Evans, 91, died Saturday, May 2, at Abbey Hospice in Social Circle. Henry Evans was a lifelong resident of Jasper County. His parents were the late W. Patrick Evans and Lillian Maude Kelly Evans. He served proudly and honorably in the U.S. Army Air Corps. in the 96th Infantry Division during World War…
2008 Kids Fishing Rodeo at Miller Lake The Annual Kid’s Fishing/Jakes Day will be held this Saturday, May 9, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. The weigh in for the largest fish and smallest fish will start at 11 a.m. Adults may fish after 12:00. Please note there is a limit for catfish. Fishers cannot…
During a work session Monday evening the Monticello City Council was presented a draft estimate of the FY2010 revenues expected to be taken in by the city. City Manager Bob Schwartz was quick to point out a budget is an educated guess for both revenues and expenditures, and the important thing at the end of…