Jasper County residents in the vicinity of Hwy. 11 south and Perimeter Road may not have to travel any farther than their own neighborhood for gas and a sandwich. That is, following the recommendation of the Jasper County Planning and Zoning Board that .99 acres on the southwest corner of that intersection be rezoned from…
Shady Dale officials have received notice from the Georgia Department of Natural Resources of a $20,000 Georgia Heritage Development grant to renovate the Banks-Kelly building in downtown Shady Dale. The city was one of 18 grant applicants awarded in the state out of some 42 applicants reviewed by the Historic Preservation division. As roofing of…
Teams with postseason hopes are now jockeying for playoff position as the second half of the high school football season continues.This weekend, while Monticello (4-3) plays host to Greene County (5-3), Region 7-AA leader Washington-Wilkes (6-2) will visit Putnam County (3-4). Morgan County (6-1) hosts Wilkinson County (2-6), and Oglethorpe County (1-7) plays at Hancock…
The Monticello Hurricanes suffered a disappointing 38-14 loss to region opponent Morgan County last Friday in Monticello.The final score does not give justice to the hard fought game that was played all night, as the ‘Canes held within striking distance until late in the fourth quarter.{{more}}The Hurricanes were looking to grab a pivotal region win,…
Theresa Urbano has announced her intention to seek the third district County Commission seat in next year’s election.Currently, Jerry Crow is the commissioner from District 3. Mr. Crow was elected as a Republican, and Mrs. Urbano plans to run as a Republican. At this time, Mr. Crow has not said if he will or will…
Marvin Ollendorf, Jr., 83, of Newborn, died October 24. Mr. Ollendorf moved from Atlanta to Jasper County in 1997. He was a radio operator for the FCC in World War II and was a retired radio and television engineer. He was a retired Ham radio operator with the call sign of W4HAH.A Scottish Rite mason…
Funeral services for George Ben Russell, 88, of Shady Dale, are scheduled for today, Oct. 30 at noon at Midway Independent Church.He died October 26 at his residence. Mr. Russell was born November 14, 1914 in Jasper County to the late Freeman and Daisy B. Russell.Survivors include his wife of 59 years, Nellie Russell; sons,…
A memorial service for Michele “Micky” Smith, 82, of Eatonton was scheduled October 29, at the Vining Ivy Hill Chapel in Eatonton, with visitation to follow.Mrs. Smith was publisher for the Eatonton Messenger, which she and her husband, Battle Smith, bought in 1956. She had worked there until about two months ago, according to reports.…