Madelyn Waits Bryans, longtime Morgan County resident known for her “eat till it’s gone” neighborhood Friday noon dinners and as the community’s go-to person for clothing alterations and mending, died March 28 at age 91.Madelyn — “Me-Ma” to family and friends — loved sewing, cooking, gardening and flower arranging.For more than 40 years she cooked…
Deputies with the Jasper County Sheriff’s Office (JCSO) were busy last week, responding to numerous calls including lots of traffic stops, directing traffic, responding to accidents, and lots of patrol, juvenile problems, sex offender check, and lots more. Persons who were arrested during the week, and their charges, include: •Debra Christoff, 54, Island Park, ID—cruelty…
Theda Layton celebrated her 104th birthday recently at The Retreat Nursing Home in Monticello. A family member volunteered to share a bit about Mrs. Layton’s life with our readers, and we certainly appreciate it! Happy birthday, Theda! Born in Southwest Georgia April 7, 1919, Theda Ford was the baby of nine children. She only has…
(Editor’s Note: This is another in a series of meeting the community’s public service employees who take care of the residents and businesses in Jasper County and the city of Monticello. This week, Kim Joris introduces us to Monticello City Manager Lathaydra Sands.) Coming on board as City Manager of Monticello just 10 months ago…
The Monticello Hurricanes traveled to Bogart last week for the conclusion of their series with the Prince Avenue Christian Wolverines, currently the #1 team in Class A, Division 1 in the Coaches Box Poll. The Wolverines took the first two games of the series, and were looking to pick up the sweep. Tres Cohran started…
So I wasn’t going to do it but I decided too. I am talking about two things—taking the kids to Miami for Spring Break and writing about the seven day saga this week. The kids, Robyn and Jacob, pictured on the front page with their rendition of The News on Vacation, have been after me…
First of all – I want to give a huge shout out to all of the incredible volunteers who serve at the Jasper County Community Food Bank. I Love You all! I also want to congratulate the FB Board of Directors on the ground clearing ceremony – and the beginnings of the new building project…I…
Piedmont Academy’s varsity baseball was back on the field Tuesday with a 12-1 road region win against Westminster Christian in Watkinsville. The Cougars (4-7 overall, 3-2 in region) made quick work of the host Lions by jumping out a 10-1 lead after t Sophomore Jayden Litner had a big day at the plate going 3-for-3…
A ground clearing ceremony was held last Wednesday, April 5, at the new location of the Jasper County Community Food Bank (JCCFB) on Freedonia Road, south of Monticello in Jasper County,. A large group turned out to join in the festivities. Ken Horton, current chair of the JCCFB, led the festivities. He began by giving…
The morning of April 11, deputies with the Jasper County Sheriff’s Office conducted a traffic stop on Hwy. 142. After a brief investigation, Montreon Davis, 35, of Sparta was arrested and charged with possession of a Schedule 1 Controlled Substance, possession of marijuana, less than an ounce, and traffic offenses. The photo shows what was…