Metalworking shops have undergone major changes over the past few decades. Technical advances require upgraded skills, and new equipment can add cost. Tool and die makers and other metalworking businesses must adapt to common obstacles machine shops face to stay competitive. Automation and New SkillsetsThe introduction of computer numerical control (CNC) machines has raised the…
Best Ways To Invest in Your Warehouse Your warehouse is your business’s lifeline. It’s where products are sorted, packaged, and prepared for shipment. This is where the heart of your operation lies. Investing in your warehouse is an investment into your business’s well-being and functionality. Discover some of the best ways to invest in your…
Ways To Decorate Your Aquarium Once you have all of your fish and you have followed the necessary maintenance steps, you can begin the fun part! Decorating your aquarium isn’t as easy as just picking out some cute objects to put on the bottom of the tank—there is more to it. To see the dos…
Designing a gym facility to cater to the needs of members effectively takes a good deal of forethought. In addition to setting up equipment, you must consider how to make an environment that is convenient to use. This way, your business will stand apart from the competition. Take these tips for gym facility space planning…
Construction projects can be immensely expensive, with vast budgets accounting for every detail along the way. Especially with multi-year or multi-site operations, there is a lot to consider when it comes to finances. To tackle a few of those issues, here are some construction cost reduction techniques that can make a serious impact. Consider Material…
DAVID E. FOWLER The Jasper County Sheriff’s Office in conjunction with the Catoosa County Sheriff’s Office located in Fort Oglethorpe, GA have been investigating an unidentified male chatting online with underage girls in Jasper County and Catoosa County. After an intense investigation it was determined that the suspect was positively identified to be David Eugene…
The Monticello Board of Ethics convened last Thursday, Sept. 10, for an official board meeting, and evidentiary hearing on pending ethics complaint. The ethics committee made up of Wanda Cummings, chair; Charles Forsythe, vice-chair, Carole Norris, Judy Hunsucker and Joyce Wallace, had received training the previous week after being pulled together when Adam McGinnis brought…
Jasper County firefighters responded to a house fire early Tuesday morning, and found this structure at 8175 Rock Eagle Road in flames. Firefighters from Station 3, Monticello; Station 2, Shady Dale; Station 5, Piedmont, and Station 3, Jackson Lake responded with three tankers, two engines, an two medics. It took them most of the night…
Elizabeth “Betty” Daniel, born February 26, 1932, went home to be with the Lord on August 29, 2020. Mrs. Daniel was retired from Eastern Airlines. She was loved by her family, which includes her husband of 43 years, James “Jim” Daniel of Monticello; her daughter, Jennette Montgomery and husband, John of Baton Rouge, La., her…
A few years ago, I had the idea to write a short history of Carl Pennamon’s life for The Monticello News. I knew that he was the second longest serving county commissioner in Georgia which is an unbelievable feat in its self, but what made this man tick. His story is one that would impress…