Last Saturday, Oct. 20, the Marching Hurricanes of Jasper County High School competed at the 30th Annual Greater Atlanta Marching Festival. Established in 1977, the Greater Atlanta Area Marching Festival is the oldest, continuously running marching competition in Georgia.It was held at Rockdale County High School’s Reid Stadium in Conyers. The Marching ‘Canes performed against…
The Monticello Hurricanes took another beating, 42-7, last Friday night in Warrenton at the hands of the 7-1 Warren County Screaming Devils, ranked number seven by the Atlanta Journal-Constitution (AJC).It was the last game to be played on the old Warren County field, which was reminiscent of a scene from the 1960s with its cow…
The Monticello Middle School ‘Canes used their defense to shut out formerly undefeated Youth Middle School, 15-0, in last week’s championship game in Loganville. The win earned the ‘Canes the Piedmont Conference Championship and capped off their first successful season in several years and their first championship in 15 years. After ending their regular season…
Vivian Beverly Taylor, 83, of Newborn died October 2. Funeral services were held Saturday, Oct. 6 in the Chapel of Carl J. Mowell & Son Funeral Home in Fayetteville with burial in Westminster Gardens in Peachtree City. Survivors include sons Jerry Taylor of Newborn, Arty Taylor of Monticello, and Rocky Taylor of Shady Dale; daughters…
Funeral services for Otis L. Lee, Sr., 84, will be held Saturday, Oct. 13 at 1 p.m. in the chapel of Smith & Sons Funeral Home.He died October 4 at Longstreet Nursing Home in Elberton.Survivors include his wife, Curtis L. Lee; sons, Otis Lee, Jr., Curtis Lee, all of Byromville, Jackie Lee of Detroit, Mi.,…
Letha Mae Marks Hill, 59, of Decatur, died October 5 in Hillendale Hospital in Lithonia.Mrs. Hill was a native of Monticello born April 8, 1948 to the late Charlie and Dollie B. Marks. Mrs. Hill was well-known throughout Jasper County and will be missed by many. Her smile was always warm and friendly.Survivors include her…
Funeral services for Sarah Lee Meredith Almond Splawn are planned for Friday, Oct. 12 beginning at noon at Hill Street Baptist Church in Asheville, N.C.The Order of the Eastern Star will conduct special services today, Oct. 11 from 6-7:30 p.m. at Ray & Allen Funeral Home located at 127 McDowell Street in Asheville, N.C.She died…
Bonnie Allen Hughes, 76, died Saturday, Oct. 6, after an extended illness. A memorial service is scheduled for Tuesday, Oct. 9, at 2 p.m. in the chapel of Jordan Funeral Home. Dr. John Brown will officiate. The body has been cremated and remains were to be placed in the Allen plot in West View Cemetery.Survivors…
Bobby Jacobs qualified for the Monticello City Council, Post 1 in District 2, and is running unopposed. Mr. Jacobs said, “The other day I asked my oldest son what he likes most about Monticello. ‘Daddy,’ he said, ‘my friends.’ That led me to realize what motivates people to offer themselves up for public service. You…
Jasper County Board of Assessors convened for a called meeting Monday to approve the 2007 public utility digest.Chief appraiser Lynn Bentley reported that the utility digest increased significantly this year primarily due to the state department’s value increase on lease lots. The total amount billed for the 2007 public utilities is $66,156,442, a $4.87 million…