Erosion can become a problem in a wide range of environments but it is especially pronounced along coastal areas. This is because the waters that they border constantly move away sediment as they wash in and out relative to the land’s edge. There are various techniques for protecting coastlines from erosion that people may use…
As the planet’s environmental crisis continues to be a thorn in everyone’s side, it’s understandable that you’d want to do everything you can to help out. Every little bit helps when it comes to fighting climate change, and that includes the amount of trash you produce. We produce so much avoidable trash everyday, and we…
Jasper County voters turned out in force…toppling previous voter turnout records, as more than 73 percent of Jasper County’s registered voters took the time to cast their votes in this election. President Donald Trump won overwhelmingly in Jasper County, although results statewide and nationally were not yet complete. Republican President Trump garnered 5,809 votes here…
Jasper County Middle School teacher Mary Tumlin is this week’s winner of The Monticello News football contest by virtue of her guess that 42 points would be scored in Notre Dame’s 31-13 win over Georgia Tech, making the actual tie-breaker score be 44. Hannah Greenway also correctly guessed the winner of 12 games listed but…
Ocmulgee District Judge Alison Burleson presided over a light docket of Jasper Superior Court cases on October 27. •William Jonier Dooley was sentenced to five years of probation for theft by taking and ordered to pay $2,500 in restitution to a victim. •Michael Hinton, probation revoked to 180 days, which was suspended upon entry into…
Monticello Lady Hurricane softball players Allie Jones (left) and Bailey Jenkins officially signed Monday to play softball at Enterprise State Community College in Enterprise, AL. Both young ladies have played for the Lady Canes for the past four seasons and saw four state playoff appearances, state runner-up as freshmen, third in the state as sophomores,…
The Chamber of Commerce would like to thank the community for participating in the 2020 Scarecrow Contest! There were 12 Scarecrows entered and over 3,206 votes brought in. The winners are as follows. First place— Piedmont Academy who is the winner of 2021 Cornerstone Membership ($500 value). Second place goes to Heartland Clinic of Chiropractic,…
Two significant burglaries were reported in Jasper County this week. One was on Ezell Road, where the perpetrator took cash and electronics. The other incident was on Whippoorwill, and a lawn mower, extension ladder, and air conditioning was stolen. Persons arrested in the last week, and their charges, include: •Elio Bautista, 34, Monticello—driving while unlicensed…
(Editor’s Note: Local dentist Jamie Mitchell, DMD, wrote the following article about Tom Brady, DDS, for the Ga. Dental Association magazine, and it is reprinted here with permission.) By JAMIE MITCHELL What characteristics or qualities make a person a hero? Is there a hero gene that makes it instinctive, or perhaps it’s a learned response.…
Painted furniture, painted glassware, embroidery, luggage and purses, rocks and minerals, candles, Avon, antique furniture, children’s and adult clothing, M-5 Angus, floral works, jewelry, woodworking and more will be offered at the Shoppes of Monticello which is scheduled to open this week, according to discussion at the Downtown Development Authority (DDA) meeting on October 28.…