(Editor’s Note: The following review of 2005 was prepared by Jasper County Commission Chairman Jack Bernard and submitted for publication. The other commissioners do not sign off on the articles Mr. Bernard periodically submits for publication.)By Jack Bernard Finances and Efficiency2005 was a year of great change for Jasper County. The majority of the County…
Gerald Reynold Needham, 68, of Monticello, died Wednesday, Dec. 28, at his home.Mr. Needham was born in Boston, Mass. His father was the late Everett Needham. He was a member of St. Anne’s Episcopal Church. An avid deer hunter, Gerry Needham moved to Monticello three and a half years ago after hunting in Jasper County…
The Jasper County Commission made short work of its first meeting of the new year, taking most of the items off the agenda. The commission did name, by a 3-2 vote, the same officers as last year—Jack Bernard chairman and Bob Yarbrough vice-chairman. They named John Nix county attorney. The original motion by Greg Johnson…
It took some time and much discussion Tuesday for Jasper County Water & Sewer Authority members to decide on becoming part of a group of local organizations protesting the reduced budget fundings approved by the county commission.After discovering their position as one of nine organizations with budget request funds moved into contingency following a budget…
The Monticello Lady Hurricanes and Gentlemen Hurricanes concluded the Social Circle bracket of the Sweet South Classic with seventh and fifth place finishes, respectively, last week prior to making a Tuesday road trip to Greene County to take on the 7AA Region Tigers. Both squads began the tournament with bad draws on opening day. The…
By Chris BridgesThe Piedmont Academy varsity boys basketball team defeated the two-time defending region champion Tuesday night and improved to 2-0 in region play in the process.Coach Chip Champion’s team defeated Brentwood 76-57 as three Cougars finished in double figures. Taylor Jackson scored a game-high 22 points while teammate Micah Tyler added 20. Lance Richardson…
Jasper County Planning and Zoning board members recently conducted a work session, tagged as an orientation by zoning director Chris Anderson, to discuss various zoning issues.Mr. Anderson provided board members Debby Dammann, Lee Holman, Justin Owens, John Moore, and Joe Lewis with an informational binder intended as a guide. The zoning director said that the…
Mrs. Frances Walker Jordan, 82, died Tuesday, Dec. 27, at Jasper Memorial Hospital.A lifelong resident of Monticello, Mrs. Jordan was the daughter of the late James Nathaniel Walker and Lucye Benton Walker. She was married to E. Glover Jordan Jr. for 59 years. She was a member of Monticello Methodist Church until marriage when she…
According to the Jasper County Sheriff’s Office the following arrests were made from December 19 to 26:•Anna Cassetta Mays, Monticello—driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs, driving on a suspended or revoked license. •Danny Louie Cronic, Monticello—driving on a suspended license, possession of marijuana (less than 1 oz.), no insurance.•Matthew Steven Kreh, Covington-driving on…