Gardening can be more than just a hobby. When done right, gardening can add some valuable curb appeal to your home and, in some cases, provide you with fruits and vegetables. No matter your purpose for getting into gardening, use this guide to helpful tips for first-time gardeners in order to avoid the common mistakes…
The Jasper County School System will have almost 2,500 students when school starts August 26 (delayed from August 12 because of high COVID-19 numbers), with 75 percent choosing face to face instruction, with the remaining 25 percent choosing the digital option. Supt. Kenny Garland told school board members at a work session Tuesday that was…
Jasper County currently stands at 168 Covid-19 cases, which is a significant increase from last week’s published 129 cases. According to the North Central Health District’s (NCHD) weekly report, Jasper had collected 519 testing specimens as of August 9 at the Jasper County Health Department which tests individuals by appointment on Tuesdays and Fridays from…
The Jasper County Superior Court August 4 criminal calendar session produced several sentences under the jurisdiction of Ocmulgee Judicial Circuit Judge Amanda Petty. •Larandy Gotel, sentenced to three months of probation for charges of public indecency, simple battery, and obstruction of an officer. Fined $500. •Martha Hollaway, sentenced to two years of probation for family…
Deputies with the Jasper County Sheriff’s Office (JCSO) are investigating three thefts that occurred in the last week. A deputy discovered the theft of services from an address on Harvey Street, and a wheelbarrow was taken from an address on Alcovy Street. In addition, 50 small gas tanks, some with gas, were taken from an…
Gary Stanley Grindle, age 61 of Newborn formerly of Jasper and prior in Buford passed away Tuesday, August 11, 2020. The family will hold memorial service at a later date. Arrangements by Lawson Funeral Home, 4532 Hwy 53, Hoschton, GA 30548, www.lawsonfuneralhome.org, 706-654-0966
Funeral services for Miss Mary Magdalene Digby, who died August 2, 2020, were held Thursday, Aug. 6, at South View Cemetery in Monticello. Rev. Ricky Hammond, pastor of St. John C.M.E. Church was eulogist. Rev. Dr. Lavonia McIntyre offered words of comfort. To most people, it was “Mary.” To family it was “Sister.” She was…
A celebration of life for Mrs. Linda Marie McGuire, who died August 1, 2020, was held Saturday, August 8, at Shady Dale Community Cemetery in Shady Dale. Rev. Calvin Searcy, eulogist. Mrs. McGuire was born on August 11, 1959 to the parentage of the late James Water, Sr. and the late Johnny Mae Searcy. Mrs.…
The Jasper County Food Bank will again host its “Third Thursday County-Wide Food Distribution” on August 20 from 1 to 4:30 p.m. at the Food Bank Building located at 2171 Post Road in Monticello. There is no cost or fee for this event which is available to any resident of Jasper County. The food bank…
In 2018, after working for 20 years in the field of banking and information technology, I left banking to work for an automotive repair shop. I no longer have to drive one and a half to two hours to work. I now drive roughly 18-20 minutes to work. Forty minute round trips are far better…