The Monticello City Council in a 2.5 hour regular meeting Tuesday evening held three public hearings, delayed action on re-appointing two members to the Downtown Development Authority (DDA), met the new code enforcement officer, approved the 2022 fiscal year budget, and got an update on the upcoming election from City Attorney Joe Reitman. They also…
The Jasper County Commission Monday agreed to a budget consensus, so it is advertised in today’s newspaper. The proposed budget is $11,941,973 for expenditures and fund balance will be used to make revenues meet that amount, as well. Currently revenues are about $70,000 short, which means that will come from fund balance. The commissioners are…
By Betty Jean Jordan Thanks to The Monticello News, I recently had a most excellent adventure. In January I read an article about the Georgia River Network offering “Pedal-Paddle” trips in 2021. These trips have participants ride bicycles to the paddle launch site to avoid putting people together in shuttle buses or vans, thereby limiting…
Deputies with the Jasper County Sheriff’s Office (JCSO) are investigating several cases of entering an auto, as well as other thefts during the last week. At least two autos on Lakeshore Drive were entered. However nothing was taken from one, and a laptop and change were taken from another. In addition, someone entered an auto…
The Shady Dale Rodeo attracted record crowds Friday and Saturday nights in Shady Dale. Cancelled last year because of COVID-19 concerns, the cowgirls and cowboys were ready to ride, and the crowd was anxious for the entertainment. Earlier in the day, several horses carried flags along the parade route identifying the sponsors as well as…
Fresh Georgia shrimp is just one of the many offerings at Saturday’s Market on the Square weekly. The Market, open from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. each Saturday offers produce, pork skins, homemade jams, jellies, pickles and more canned goods, flowers, pies, Thirty-One, honey, and so much more. Sponsored by the Monticello-Jasper County Chamber of…
Judge William Prior, Jr. presided over the May 25 Jasper Superior Court calendar which resulted in the following sentences. •Otis A. Alexander, sentenced to five years with the first year to be served in confinement for four counts of obstruction of an officer, two counts of terroristic threats, and two counts of criminal trespass. Fined…
Richard Lovic Nelson, age 87, of Monticello, passed away Saturday, May 29, 2021, at The Retreat Nursing Home. Richard L. Nelson was a lifelong resident of Jasper County. He was born on December 5, 1933 to the late R. L. Nelson and Alma McMichael Nelson. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death…
When Alicia Lindsey leaves Jasper County Primary School for her last day as a teacher this week as she is retiring, she will leave behind a gift that will be appreciated for years to come. Mrs. Lindsey has purchased playground equipment, including special mulch, for the special needs children at the school. During her teaching…
Roy Larry Jenkins passed away at the age of 74 on May 21, 2021 at Piedmont Newton Hospital in Covington. Larry Jenkins was born and raised in Lithonia, and resided in Monticello, for the past 16 years. His parents were the late Roy William Jenkins and Sara Ruth Shaw Jenkins. Larry served in the U.S.…