I would like to announce my candidacy for the office of mayor pro-tem of Monticello in the upcoming election in March.I grew up in Hampton, and graduated from Henry County High School. “I’m the pastor of Bethlehem Baptist Church and assistant pastor of Springfield Missionary Baptist Church of Monticello, but as a resident for 25…
The Jasper County Commissioners Monday voted to approve a preliminary plat for Water’s Edge Subdivision, Phase 2, much to the dismay of some residents. Only two residents were at Monday’s called meeting to speak against the development, but several had spoken when the commissioners first considered it at their regular meeting at the beginning of…
The Jasper County Water & Sewer Authority members voted unanimously at their regular meeting last Tuesday, Jan. 18, to refinance existing USDA loans as soon as possible before interest rates increase further. The action came after they heard the report on the 2020 audit from Rae Johnston, and they approved the audit. Ms. Johnston commented…
Jasper County High School has announced its STAR (Student-Teacher Achievement Recognition) student and teacher of the 2021-22 school year, George “King” Smith and his teacher, Dr. Tyson Harty. Each year, every high school selects a STAR student, and that student selects his or her STAR teacher. The STAR student generally has the highest SAT score…
It was a long trip to the state wrestling meet for the Piedmont Academy Middle School grapplers but the ride back home was a fun one. The Middle School Mat Cougars placed fifth at the state meet on Saturday in Valdosta. In addition, Jamus Wingate won first place at 152 while Austin Anglin (88) and…
The 2022 Republican Party primary for governor has already been somewhat nasty. Folks, we haven’t seen anything yet. Even as Governor Brian Kemp filed an ethics complaint against challenger David Perdue (a rather frivolous one in this writer’s opinion), this battle is about to reach the white-hot mark on the thermometer. It has been interesting…
On January 18, Jasper County Fire Rescue responded to a structure fire at 208 Benton Street. Units arrived on scene to find heavy smoke conditions and partial roof collapse on the back side of the structure. The call was reported at 6:35 a.m. and dispatched at 6:36 a.m. Engine 3 and Medic 3 were first…
Alton Standifer has been named deputy chief of staff to University of Georgia President Jere W. Morehead effective January 1. Dr. Standifer, who has been with the President’s Office since July 2019, has assumed a steadily increasing portfolio that focuses primarily on student affairs, University Council, Staff Council, diversity relations and community engagement, according to…
Shady Dale did not have an election in 2021, as only five people qualified for City Council, and the council consists of five persons. In addition, Larry Champion remains mayor, as he had no challenger. Mr. Champion was sworn in by Probate Judge Andrea Brown, and he swore in the members of council last week.…
A celebration of life for Mrs. Reva Standifer, 104, who died January 15, will be held this Saturday, Jan. 22, at 11 a.m. at St. James A.M.E. Church, 514 Funderburg Drive, Monticello. Burial will be in South View Cemetery. Smith and Sons Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.