Anna Rebecca “Becky” Fuller Barge, age 94, of Lizella, passed away Sunday, July 13, 2025, at The Gardenias: Senior Care Assisted Community Home in Hampton.Becky Barge was born on April 25, 1931, in Hillsboro, to the late Marlin Raleigh Fuller and Callie D. Whitman Fuller. She married the late Harold Kenneth Barge in 1948. They…
Jasper County Magistrate Court Judge Chrissy Mason reviewed and ruled on several criminal cases last week. •State of Georgia vs. Jose S. Lizalde—guilty plea to cruelty to animals x 6, failure to vaccinate animal against rabies x 6, and failure to provide humane care x 6. Sentenced to 36 months of probation, community service, fined…
Iconic singer, songwriter, author, chef and entrepreneur Trisha Yearwood will return to her roots next Thursday, July 24th, when she visits Monticello to sign copies of her latest album, The Mirror, an album she personally co-wrote and co-produced. Celebrated for her unmatched vocals and storytelling, Trisha reaches an entirely new creative peak with this release—her…
By Stephanie Norris The Jasper County Library, part of the Azalea Regional Library System, is stepping confidently into the future with a series of technology upgrades designed to expand access, promote sustainability, and better serve the diverse needs of the local community. The most eye-catching addition is the new Sunbolt Velocity Solar Workstation, an outdoor…
Deputies with the Jasper County Sheriff’s Office had a relatively light week last week, with no major accidents or tragedies. And, not a lot of people were booking in to the Jasper County Detention Center either. Those who were, and their charges, incude: •Cortney Marie Bell, 32, Covington—Probation Violation •Travis Lamar Taylor, 33, Jackson—housed for…
By Susan Jacobs I’m back in the saddle this week as Sassy Susan and onto my/our shenanigans in Nashville a few weeks ago. So about 10 days after arriving back from Japan, Robyn and her science bestie, Liz, had to travel to Nashville, Tenn. for their HOSA International Leadership Conference to represent Georgia in the…
By Dr. Randal Reese Introduction: Did you know that God has a “Big Beautiful Plan”? Well, what is it? It is called His Will. While there are clearly numerous Scriptures that pertain to the Will of God, this devotion will consider just one that can be practiced every day. First, consider the background of the…
By Janet Jernigan Some of my travel friends suggested we take a bus tour of China. We have been traveling the world for the past 30 years, so this would be another adventure. About all I knew about China was Chinese food and where the country was located. I found a government tour that started…
By Holly Tinney By HOLLY TINNEY When Ed Westbrook isn’t teaching Emergency Management classes, he can be found spending time with his family, helping his neighbors, and serving his community through his role of pastor at Providence Baptist Church. For 18 years, Mr. Westbrook has served as the church’s pastor, which is the oldest operating…