Jasper County Commissioners opened a scheduled public hearing on the proposed new Construction and Demolition (C&D) site with no introduction or explanation of exactly what the hearing was about.It has been advertised, and was worded on the agenda in legal terms, leading to some confusion. However, many residents did comment, and were clear on what…
Nearly 110 students received their diplomas Saturday, May 24, in Jasper County.Piedmont Academy had its 33rd commencement exercises Saturday morning, at 11 a.m., in the school gymnasium. Jasper County High School held its commencement exercises at 8 p.m. Saturday at Rose Bowl field on College Street.{{more}}The Honorable Ashley Royal, Sr., gave the keynote address for…
Funeral services for Sammy Gunn, Jr., 59, of Salt Lake City, Utah, were held May 27 at Bethel Baptist Church with burial in West View Cemetery. The Rev. Charlie Edwards officiated.He died May 22 at his residence.Mr. Gunn was born in Jasper County to the late Sammy, Sr. and Vernie Frances Garner Gunn. He lived…
Funeral services for Viola S. Smith, 86, of Carey Lane, were held May 25 in the Jeffersonville Baptist Church with burial in the Dublin Memorial Gardens. The Rev. Angus Hart officiated.She died May 23 at her residence.Mrs. Smith was a native of Jasper County born to the late Jay and Kate Stone Smith. She lived…
Memorial services for Debra Elaine Walters, 44, of Conyers, were held in Bamberg, S.C.She died May 21 from injuries sustained in a automobile accident.Miss Walters was born in Charleston, S.C. to James Bert “Jimmy” Walters and the late Barbara Maxine Wilson. She lived in Monticello for 11 years before moving to Conyers three months ago.In…
A relatively small but appreciative group turned out for a “Operation Yellow Ribbon” rally May 17 to show support for U.S. military personnel-one of scores of such events staged across the country to coincide with Armed Forces Day.The local event was organized by Louise Skipper whose son had been stationed in Iraq before he surprised…
It’s time we as responsible citizens took a stand. It’s time we serve as the eyes of law enforcement. It has been said it takes a community to raise a child. Apparently it takes a community to keep a child alive.The state of Georgia has a law requiring virtually all persons to wear a seat…
On May 1 law enforcement officials swept down on Jasper County Middle and High Schools. Jasper County canine deputy Charles Cook coordinated the day’s activities with several law enforcement agencies. {{more}}Representatives of the sheriff’s offices from Greene, Newton and Rockdale Counties, the Department of Corrections, and the U.S. Forest Service and a Faux K-9 instructor…