It is with great sadness that we share the news of the passing of Jamison Ashley Collier of Snellville. Jamie passed away on November 19 at his home at the age of 45. He was born August 19, 1976 in Lawrenceville to Johnnie and the late Joe Collier. Jamie grew up as a member of…
Rashan Campbell of Forest Park, passed away on November 15, 2021. Arrangements are pending. Smith and Sons Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
I am just going to be thankful this week, as I am everyday of every month I live to see. But in thinking about the season and its purpose, I am trying to be extra mindful. The past 20 months haven’t been the most calming in terms of health and/or mental health for our society…
Psalm 97:10-12 Let those who love the Lord hate evil, for he guards the lives of his faithful ones and delivers them from the hand of the wicked. Revelation 3:8 says “I know your works, see, I have set before (you-me-us) an open door, and no one can shut. I know that you have little…
How odd to associate these, but oddly true. Poe was probably the most morbid writer who ever wrote, although a satirist. He had the ear of the most celebrated editor of that time, Sarah Hale, of “Godey’s Ladies Book.” Under her guidance, a self-educated woman, serving as editor for 40 years, her magazine would become…
The Jasper County-Monticello High School wrestling team continues to be the champion of Jackson Lake. The Mat Canes defeated Jackson High School 60-12 on November 16 in the annual Battle of Jackson Lake. It was the fourth consecutive year Jasper County-Monticello has earned the title. Mat Canes Brody Rice (106), Trent Durham (113), Travis Teron…
November, probably more so than any other month, conjures thoughts of fall, family and being thankful. With it being on many people’s minds as Thanksgiving arrives for another year, I thought it would be a good time to offer thanks for things both serious and no-so-serious. Some people enjoy posting each day during November for…
The Monticello Community Band will perform in the main courtroom of the Jasper County Courthouse on Friday, Dec. 3 at 7 p.m. The theme of the concert is Home for the Holidays. After a forced hiatus due to the pandemic, the band is returning to serve the community with three concerts a year. The evening…
The Jasper County Middle School boys basketball team posted two additional victories last week. The Middle School Canes defeated Putnam County 46-37 on November 17 as Bryce Jackson scored 18 points. Tayshawn Reeves added nine points while Jamarkus Thomas scored eight. Bryan Ridley (six points), Kenyan Davis (three points) and Denoyren Head (two points) also…
The Jasper County-Monticello High School boys basketball team ushered in a new season with a 39-36 home win against Oglethorpe County on Saturday. Kemarion Thomas scored 17 points while Eli Terrell added seven and MJ Stone and Geralynn Benton finished with five each. Malik Epps and Jacarian Grier both scored two points. “To get your…