Thomas Eugene “Gene” Wood, age 77, passed away Tuesday, December 29, 2020, at The Retreat Nursing Home.Gene Wood was born on December 30, 1942 in Dahlonega, to the late Elbert Asbury Wood and Missie Tuggle Wood. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Charles Wood and sisters, Jane Haddock,…
The Georgia Department of Driver Services (DDS) and the Georgia Department of Revenue (DOR) will soon complete a technology upgrade called DRIVES— Driver Record and Integrated Vehicle Enterprise System. This multi-year upgrade modernizes the current DDS Driver’s License system and the DOR Tag & Title system. The new system will offer more self-service options, improve…
A look back through the pages of the 2020 Monticello News tells a story of a year marked by a global pandemic changing the way we live in many ways, and then the stories of crime, local government, special people, and more reminding us that the more things change the more they stay the same.…
Well, we made it. There were times when we wondered if we would, but we are crossing the finish line of 2020. For many, this will go down as the longest year ever. But tomorrow, we turn the calendar page and it officially says “2021.” Let’s take a moment and look back at 2020. James…
By this point even the most die-hard follower of political campaigns has probably become fed up with the two U.S. Senate runoffs in Georgia. Republican incumbent David Perdue is facing Democratic challenger Jon Ossoff, while appointed Republican U.S. Senator Kelly Loeffler is trying to fend off the challenge of Democrat Raphael Warnock. Who among us…
Piedmont Academy varsity girls basketball coach Michael Wilson was not about to downplay the significance of his team’s victory in Alabama on Monday. The Lady Cougars (5-1) defeated Glenwood (Ala.) 65-61 as part of the Border Wars holiday tournament. Marissa Holder paced Piedmont with 19 points while Sydney Stroud scored 13 and Haley Ann Frank…
The two games for the Piedmont Academy varsity boys basketball team in the Border Wars Tournament did not go as hoped for the Cougars. Early foul trouble along with an ankle injury to a key player helped contributed to an 86-53 loss to tournament host Glenwood (Ala.) on Monday evening. “We were just stagnant on…
Several Jasper County-Monticello High School football players were recognized for their efforts on the field during the recent season by being named to All-Region team for 3-AA. Jacarion Grier, a sophomore, was named first team All-Region at linebacker. Grier had 40 solo tackles with 26 assists and 13 tackles for a loss this fall. He…
No one wants to give or receive a gift that quickly falls apart. Here are some of our recommendations for long-lasting gifts any recipient will hold dear. Though we all know by now that it’s better to give than to receive, receiving gifts each year is still exciting. What’s disappointing, however, is when a gift…
Mildred Louise Hawkins Lane, age 92, formerly of Eatonton, passed away Monday, Dec. 21, 2020 at The Retreat Nursing Home. Mildred Lane was born on January 16, 1928 to the late Ellis Hawkins and Viola Moon Hawkins. She lived in Eatonton until returning to Monticello in 2016. She was a member of Wesley Chapel Methodist…