The high school football season rolls into its final week with some teams still working to improve their playoff position while others rest and prepare for the post-season.This weekend, while Monticello (5-4) plays host to Hancock County (1-7-1), Morgan County (8-1) welcomes Putnam County (5-4) with the winner claiming the region 7-AA regular season title…
The Monticello City Council handled its routine business expeditiously at its regular meeting Tuesday, then heard from two local pastors about their concerns for Monticello.The council approved the payables with the exception of $8,000 to the Georgia Public Web. Councilman Adam McGinnis, for the second month in a row, questioned what the city is paying…
The missing checks discovered last Tuesday underneath the Courthouse staircase have been released to the Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI) for examination in their crime lab.Investigator David Ledford of the Jasper County Sheriff Department said that there have not been any new discoveries in the investigation. County administrator Phil Peevy said that the county commission…
Funeral services for Rosa “Granny” Dunn, 104, were held Tuesday at Mt. Zion A.M.E. Church with burial in the Shady Dale Community Cemetery. The Rev. Phillip Marks officiated.She died November 6 at her residence.Mrs. Dunn was born April 15, 1899 to the late John Smith and Nancy Ware Smith in Putnam County. Her mother died…
The high school football regular season is winding down as teams continue jockey for playoff position.This weekend, while Monticello (4-4) travels to Wilkinson County (2-7), Morgan County (7-1) goes to Washington-Wilkes (6-3) with the region 7-AA title on the line. Putnam County (4-4) plays at Hancock Central (1-6-1) and Greene County (6-3) is on the…
The Monticello Hurricanes endured a heartbreaking 39-27 defeat at the hands of region opponent Greene County last Friday night in Monticello.Although leading the majority of the game, the Hurricanes were not able to cap off the important region match-up.{{more}}Monticello’s defense took charge early. Greene County elected to receive, but the ‘Canes quickly gained possession, as…
James Huff has been a regular player in The News football contest for years, but this year he hadn’t entered until last week. The delay, it seems, paid off–for the first time in all those years he won the weekly prize.He was one of only two entrants to pick winners of 13 games and collected…