As a lifelong resident and advocate for Jasper County and our surrounding communities, I am proud that we have successfully recruited Rivian, a leading electric vehicle manufacturer, to our area. I’m proud of this because I know how hard it is to bring in a company that offers so many good-paying jobs for years to…
The Jasper County High School Hurricane girls and boys squads began competition at the Georgia High School Association’s Region 3AA track meet held at Lamar County High School Tuesday. The two-day meet was to conclude on Wednesday with qualifiers named who will advance to the state track competition. Lady Canes competitors and their categories include;…
The Monticello City Council met April 7 to hear presentations from representatives of Electric Cities of Georgia (ECG) on the city’s electric rates and on the rates for water and sewer. Katrina Bond began with the water and wastewater cost of service, explaining that the cost of service (for all services) includes personnel, operations, supplies,…
Jasper County High School teacher Bobbi Sauls joined an exclusive group of social studies educators last week when the James Madison Memorial Fellowship Foundation named her as the 2022 Fellow from Georgia. According to the foundation’s website, “James Madison Fellowships support the graduate study of American history by aspiring and experienced secondary school teachers of…
Jehan El-Jourbagy, a local attorney and professor at Georgia College, is seeking to serve the community as a member of the Jasper County School Board representing District 3. Jehan grew up in Monticello as a self-described teacher’s kid. Her father, Morad El-Jourbagy, taught high school science and also served as the technology director for the…
Next Monday, April 25, is the deadline to register to vote in the General Primary and Nonpartisan General Election set for May 24. Voters will have much to choose from, with competition on both the Democratic and Republican ballots. Voters are reminded this is a primary so they must choose whether to vote in the…
Shana Andrews has been in and out of Monticello all of her life. She wasn’t born or raised here (full-time) but has spent more than enough time in town to call it home and now she has helped someone else be able to as well. Shana, a wife and new mother, has worked as a…
A celebration of life for Mrs. Ruby Jackson Driskell, also known as “Lil Sis,” 96, who departed from this life on Friday, April 9, 2022 was held April 16, 2022, at Community Cemetery in Adgateville. Bishop Joe L. Ridley was eulogist. She was born to the late Seymour and Louise Jackson on April 15, 1925.…
It’s prom season and I for one have always been in favor of the unconventional attire. However, I have seen some choices that go waaaaay beyond my self-imposed limitations. The kids and I have visited a few prom photo sessions over the past month and it’s exciting to see the young adults’ fashion sense and…
Deputies with the Jasper County Sheriff’s Office (JCSO) conducted over 200 traffic stops in the last week in addition to answering numerous other types of calls. They also served 53 civil papers and conducted 63 premises checks. Storms last week may have played a role in the dozen roadway hazards they investigated and the nine…