Poor…Us?Persistent poverty? Widespread? Right here in Jasper County? Local boosters must have been a bit shocked when they read news reports a few weeks ago saying that, yes indeed, Jasper is among the counties where there is such a problem.{{more}}Jasper has been, after all, experiencing something of a boom in recent years. Population is growing.…
Graveside services for Mary Dixie Lynn, 27, of Hillsboro, were held Sunday at Union Chapel Methodist Church Cemetery in Eatonton. The Rev. Joe L. McKibben and Ruth Thompson officiated. She died January 16 at Jasper Memorial Hospital.Miss Lynn was born in Athens to Doris Leggett Lynn and the late Delmas Lynn of Hillsboro. She was…
Funeral services for Vera Naomi Goolsby were held January 18 at Shady Grove Baptist Church in Shady Dale. The Rev. Joel McKibben officiated.She died January 11.Mrs. Goolsby was born April 7, 1931 to the late Henry Robinson and Dinkie Robinson. She joined Shady Grove Baptist Church at an early age. She later married Morris Goolsby…
By SUSAN JACOBSThe Monticello Lady Hurricanes continued their domination of the 7AA region with recent wins over Morgan and Greene county squads. The local ladies defeated the 2001 region champions Friday, 55-46, on the road. The momentum of the game often swung back-and-forth between the Lady ‘Canes and Bulldogs. Junior Traci Glawson was the leading…
By SUSAN JACOBSThe Middle School Hurricane “Hoopsters” are headed to Carver Middle School this week for league tournament action.The Lady ‘Canes were to play G.M.C. Wednesday evening in battle for a semifinal slot. The winner of that game will face Morgan County next Wednesday, Jan. 29 in Social Circle.Just prior to tournament play, the young…
By SUSAN JACOBSThe Lady Hurricanes were at the “top” of their game during the holidays earning the top spot in the 11th annual Bank of Gray Christmas Tournament held at Jones County High School.The Region 7AA 7th ranked Lady ‘Canes finished the tournament undefeated after three games. In addition to bringing home the first place…
A small group of local government officials heard Tuesday about a compelling need to provide shelter for youth who fall between the cracks in the existing child welfare and juvenile justice systems.Juvenile Court Judge Philip B. Spivey narrated a presentation preceding the City Council’s regular meeting outlining an effort to provide youth shelters—or “transitional facilities”—for…
With about 84 percent of county property taxes paid before last Wednesday’s deadline, collections are going very well, according to Tax Commissioner Merry Faulkner.Some $5.6 million of the $6.8 million due was paid on time, Mrs. Faulkner said. Interest will be added to those paid after the Jan. 8 deadline, and penalties will be tacked…
Winter’s chill is pushing up the tab for natural gas for Monticello’s utility customers, but they need not fear anything like the record surge that sent bills soaring in the relatively cold 2000-2001 heating season.In a news release the city has assured customers that increases in their January-April bills will reflect only modest increases in…