No news is good news.Well at least that’s what members of the Alcovy Shores Water & Sewer Authority are hoping will be the case with their appeal of District Judge Hulane George’s ruling on the water service delivery strategy lawsuit filed in the State Court of Appeals.Chairman Jim Brown reported that Attorney J. Reitman said…
The Piedmont Academy junior varsity football team put the finishing touches on its 2005 season with a 14-12 win against Monroe Academy last week.“It was a thriller,” said coach Danny Camp. “Monroe had a chance to tie the game late, but we held on. It was a great to end the season on a good…
The Piedmont Academy fast-pitch softball team was the definition of the word “young” this season.The Lady Cougars, coached by Kenny Roberts, had just one senior and one junior as all other players on the varsity roster were sophomores, freshmen and eighth graders.Piedmont finished 2005 at 12-12 overall with an 8-5 record in region play. The…
According to the Jasper County Sheriff’s Office, the following arrests were made October 10 through 17:•Benjamin Dudley, Hillsboro—burglary, forgery first degree, probation violation. •Willie Charles Driskell, Monticello—disorderly conduct, obstruction of an officer, criminal damage to property.•Anita Marie Middlebrooks, Monticello—false report of a crime, allowing unlicensed person to drive.•Timothy Charles Thompson, Mansfield—cruelty to children 3rd degree,…
Joe Branson Mattison, 70, died Friday, October 14, at Newton General Hospital in Covington.“Mr. Joe” was a native of Abbeville, S.C. He lived in Macon for a number of years before moving to Monticello in 1971. His parents were the late John Crevan Mattison and Lucille Beasley Mattison. He served in the National Guard; was…
Gladys Striplin Phelps of Griffin died October 5.She was born December 13, 1921. Mrs. Phelps will always be remembered for her fun-loving attitude and unconditional love for others. She never met a stranger and rescued many animals through out her lifetime.Survivors include her husband, David Phelps; daughters and sons-in-law, Joyce and Victor Yepez of Boca…
Graveside services for Conner Bradley Slater, 4 1/2 months, are planned for Friday, October 21 at 11 a.m. Williams Payne Cemetery in Monticello. The Dr. Jeffrey Perkins officiated.Little Conner died October 18. Known as “little man”, Conner was born in Henry County. His sister, Haleigh Slater, preceded him in death.He is survived by his parents,…
The field of Jasper County Manager candidates has been narrowed to three after interviews Monday by four of the five commissioners. The three are Leonard L. Bernat of Watkinsville; Luther M. Smart of Baxley, and C. Gregory Williams of Covington.The field was narrowed from an initial 27 applicants to five by a screening committee, then…