If there was any lingering doubt about whether Donald Trump would play a factor in the 2022 Georgia elections, that question can officially be put to rest.Georgia governor Brian Kemp is likely to face a high-profile primary challenge and if he survives that a rematch against Democrat Stacy Abrams is all but likely in the…
It’s shaping up to be a good week, personally, for us at The Monticello News. On Sunday, Kathy became “Grandma 2.0” just over a year after becoming Grandma 1.0, biologically that is. She’s as happy as a bluebird in summer. Little BKRC as we knew her before birth makes Jenny a repeat great-aunt and Hannah…
For over a year, COVID has wreaked havoc on our communities and our lifestyle. Everything has been turned upside down. Health issues have been paramount. Many have contracted COVID. Numerous families have lost loved ones to the virus. The illness and deaths have highlighted the dangers of COVID. To mitigate the spreading of the virus,…
A celebration of life for Larry Brown, who died March 31, was held on Monday, April 12, 2021 at Shiloh Baptist Church Cemetery, 100 Martin Lane in Shady Dale. Rev. Jerry Williams officiated. Larry Brown was born on January 17, 1960 to James Jackson and the late Alberta Brown. Larry graduated Jasper County High School…
A celebration of life and committal service for Jimmy Phillips will be held on Thursday, April 15, 2021 at 11 a.m. at South View Cemetery, 1000 Southview Street in Monticello. Rev. Ricky Hammond will officiate. Jimmy Phillips was born on November 16, 1935 in Jasper County, to the late Grace and Gus Phillips. He joined…
According to a Nielsen TV survey, renovation and home-buying television channels rank fourth most-watched channels. During the past two years of the pandemic, the reno shows have inspired millions to head to hardware and lumber companies to supply-up. Let’s knock down walls. Oops, was that one of load-bearing walls? How hard can it be to…
The Jasper County Commission, at its regular meeting Monday, voted unanimously to approve up to $125,000 for the Jasper County Food Bank to get a new home. The county has applied for a Community Development Block Grant of $750,000 for the new building, but estimates for the property and building came in substantially higher. The…
Deputies with the Jasper County Sheriff’s Office have investigated several incidents in the lake area over the last week, with several burglaries reported. A car reported stolen was later returned, and tools were taken from an individual last year who at the time did not want to press charges has changed his mind. Persons arrested…
Judge William A. Prior, Jr. presided over the criminal and arraignment sessions of Jasper Superior Court last Tuesday during which James R. Spensley was sentenced to 10 years of confinement. The defendant was initially charged with five counts including criminal attempt to commit a felony (reduced to criminal attempt to commit child molestation), computer pornography,…
Tamara Haase has begun work on the first mural project for Monticello in a promotion by the Downtown Development Authority (DDA) . The alley beside City Hall may be closed to vehicle traffic periodically as Ms. Haase works on the project. The welcome mural is the first of several murals planned, and Ms. Haase’s rendering…