Iona May Lawrence Robison, 73, of Shady Dale, died Wednesday, Nov. 15, at the Medical Center of Central Georgia.Mrs. Robison was a native of Stone County, Missouri. She lived in Newton County for a number of years before moving to Jasper County in 1977. Her parents were the late Carl Lawrence and Irene Lebow Lawrence.…
A civil trial by jury took place last week in the Superior Court of Jasper County with Judge William A. Prior Jr. presiding. The jury found in favor of Plaintiffs Michael Roberts Sr. and Floyd Roberts, versus Defendants John Criswell, Ed Lewallen and Ed Lewallen Services of Shady Dale, and awarded the plaintiffs $135,000 in…
The Jasper County Sheriff’s Office reported the following arrests during the period of November 13-20:•Adam Wayne Baker, Monticello—theft by taking, possession of a sawed-off shotgun.•Gale Wayne Wright, Jr., Monticello—theft by taking, possession of a sawed-off shotgun.•David Ray Hulsey, Jr., Monticello—possession of marijuana less than one ounce.•Teresa Childers Deal, Monticello—Jasper County Magistrate Court Bench Warrant.•Franklin Lanorris…
Probate Court Judge Linda Mock administered the oath of office to Russell Gross Monday as he is sworn to serve as Mayor Pro-tem of Monticello. Mr. Gross won the special election held in conjunction with the mid-term elections earlier this month. Ronald James had also sought the post. Mayor Pro-tem serves at large for the…
Members of the Jasper County Planning and Zoning Commission were joined by a number of interested citizens last Thursday night for a “town hall” type meeting for consultants to receive input on revising Jasper County’s land use regulations. “A Zoning Code for the 21st Century” is what Town Planning & Design hopes to achieve—one that…
Jasper County Board of Education members heard presentations about the system’s special education program and planned Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS) review during the November work session conducted last Thursday. Mildred McIntosh, student services coordinator, presented a report on the disproportional figures of local students with intellectual disabilities in relation to state averages.…
It wasn’t exactly that John Braden couldn’t let his wife of eight months get the best of him, but it seems fitting that he should catch up and win a weekly News football Contest prize as Missy, his wife, did two weeks ago. Unlike Mrs. Braden, who with her children is a veteran contest player,…
Teenage pregnancy and its effects on the community was the topic if the key leader forum held last Thursday at Monticello Presbyterian Church.Valerie Hicks, District Coordinator for Adolescent Health & Youth Development, gave a rousing talk on the subject, while encompassing a number of social ills. She stressed how important it is to value every…
That swishing sound you hear isn’t the wind, it’s the ball passing through the net. It’s basketball season and the tip off of the first game for the Monticello Hurricanes is set for 6 p.m. this coming Tuesday, Nov. 28, when they take on the Redskins from Social Circle at home.Tryouts for the team just…
I’m fixing to make a prediction.People like to make predictions, especially if they come to pass. However, if you look at the people who make them they are usually fortune tellers, gamblers or misguided religious zealots seeking attention.The fortune tellers use tricks like magicians to make people believe they can predict the future, but they…