A celebration for life for Randall Clayton Whitley, II, was to be held Wednesday, May 17, 2023 at Smith and Sons Chapel, 923 Funderburg Drive, Monticello. Rev. Brandon Stanley, eulogist.Randall Whitley II, age 39, of Newborn passed away May 4, 2023 at Piedmont Newton Hospital in Covington. He was born September 7, 1983 in Fulton…
Introduction: Probably by now you’ve heard of AI—Artificial Intelligence. Last week, the U.S. foreign relations committee met with Pete Ricketts [representative from Nebraska] who reported concerns for the swift advancement of “Artificial Intelligence.” There has already been some misinformation that has circulated throughout our country and the world. For example, through “Deep Fakes,” the Ukrainian…
This Saturday, May 20, is Armed Forces Day. In fact, this is Armed Forces Week. In 1949 all the separately celebrated military force days were combined into one day. This day is to celebrate all people in the military currently. Memorial Day, May 29 this year, is to remember those who died during their service…
Hello and welcome to Everything with Evan. For at least the next 10 weeks, this column will give an insight on some of my life experiences and stories from the eyes of a 21-year-old who recently graduated from college. Let me first say that it is truly an honor to be able to have the…
Two people were injured in this accident that happened Sunday evening on Hwy. 16 west near Buggy Road. A 2004 Pontiac Gran Prix, driven by Hannah Tinney of Hillsboro was traveling east on Hwy. 16 behind a 2019 Ford F-150, driven by Floyd Moore of Monticello. According to the report from the Georgia State Patrol,…
A Monticello young man is among three arrested for a home invasion and murder in Newton County. Garrett Blackwell of Monticello is charged with home invasion (1st degree), murder, and aggravated assault in connection with the murder of Randall Whitley, 39, of Newborn. On May 5, Mr. Whitley was reportedly involved in a home invasion…
The Monticello News has a new face in the building. Evan Newton has joined The Monticello News as an intern this summer. His main focus at The News will be revamping the digital media content, including a new and improved website later this summer. Evan was born and raised in Monticello where he attended and…
While growing up we would all wear a red rose to church to indicate our mother was alive. Someone wearing a white rose meant their mother was deceased. I don’t know the origin of this custom. It’s gotta be a Southern thing. We also still pull over to the side of the road when a…
Jimmy and I have traveled a bit this year. Nothing special, really, just taking a little time off and visiting relatives mostly. Recently we went to Maryland to visit his brother’s family. While we were there his nephew celebrated both his retirement as a Capital Hill police officer and his 50th birthday. And, his mom…