The Jasper County Commissioners continue to have budget work sessions frequently as they work to establish the 2024 fiscal year budget. On Tuesday, May 30, a called meeting and budget work session were scheduled, however the Courthouse door was locked at 5:57 p.m. so it is unclear if they met or not. They were to…
The Jasper County Board of Commissioners and the Jasper County Planning Commission held a joint work session on May 17. The meeting was used primarily to discuss the details and changes of the future land use map that has been drafted for much of 2023. Once the meeting was called to order by Chairman Don…
Stanley Keith Davis, Sr. died at Jasper Memorial Hospital on May 22, 2023. A celebration of life for Mr. Davis will be held on Saturday, May 27, 2023 at 11 a.m. at the Smith-Thomas Cemetery, 1000 Goosby Road, Monticello, Ga 31064. Rev. Terry Glawson, eulogist. Public viewing/visitation is Friday, May 26, 9 a.m. until 7…
Sally Kate Sands died at Jasper Memorial Hospital on May 23, 2023 . A celebration of life for Ms. Sands will be held on Tuesday, May 30, 2023 at 1 p.m. at St. James A.M.E. Church, 514 Funderburg Drive, Monticello. Burial will be at Community Cemetery in Agateville. Public viewing/visitation is on Saturday, May 27,…
Billy F. Johnson, is the 2003 Grand Marshal of the Shady Dale Rodeo – American Legion Parade. Born in Greenwood, Miss. in 1955, Mr. Johnson honorably served in the United States Navy for 25-plus years, retiring in 2003 with an exceptional record. His military career included completing “A” school at Port Hueneme CA, in February…
CONCERT-GOERS AT PREVIOUS PATRIOTIC CONCERT Those who are not going out of town this weekend, may join the Monticello Community Band and American Legion Post 110 for a free Memorial Day Concert and Remembrance on Monday, May 29, at 7 p.m. on the lawn of Thomas Persons Hall. The rain location is the Thomas Persons…
Daniel 12:1-9 says And at that time shall Michael stand up, the great prince which standeth up for the children of thy people: and there shall be a time of trouble, such as never was since there was a nation even to that same time: and at that time thy people shall be delivered every…