One of the most important components of construction is the equipment that is used. Not only does it make work more efficient, it also makes the environment safer. Nonetheless, construction equipment isn’t cheap, so it’s important that you care for it—or it can end up costing you thousands of dollars and project obstructions. Find out…
Drivers always want to squeeze as many miles out of a tank of gas as possible. This not only saves them money but also limits how often they take a detour into their local gas station to fill up. If you’d like to learn how to increase your fuel economy, read these common reasons for…
Nobody wants to purchase or do business in a building that needs a ton of work, so as a landlord or business owner, it’s your job to maintain the building. That includes giving the building some much-needed updates; keep reading to learn updates that improve the value of your commercial building. Make Your Building Eco-Friendly…
James Campbell Coleman, age 83, of Monticello, passed away Friday, March 6, 2020 at Jasper Memorial Hospital. James Coleman was born on July 19, 1936 in Richmond, Va. His parents were the late James Burgess Coleman and Rose Cross Coleman. In later years, James lived in Deerfield, Va. before moving to Monticello in 2005. Before…
Maintaining a consistent temperature in indoor spaces is difficult. There are so many points of entry in the typical home or office building for air to invade, so installing quality insulation that completely protects the space is a must. For those curious about a career in insulation, there are many benefits of spray foam insulation.…
Most people use a byproduct of the petroleum industry in some way daily. Whether it’s the gas in our car or the fuel in the plane that’s about to take off, the petroleum industry is important to our daily lives nonetheless. However, with something so important to most individuals and businesses, many of us don’t…
Betty Jane Tingle Hatcher, 89, of Albany, died March 3, 2020 at her residence. Funeral services will be held Sunday, March 8, 2020 at 3 p.m. at Mathews Funeral Home in Albany. Rev. Robert Greene will officiate. The committal service will be held Monday, March 9, 2020 at 1 p.m. at West View Cemetery in…
Amy Patricia Dunham Crabill, age 47, of Monticello passed away Monday, March 2, 2020 at her residence. Amy Crabill was born in Silver Spring, Md. She was preceded in death by her mother, Mary Ellen Smalling. She enjoyed thrifting, crafting and loved her dogs. She was a dedicated medical marijuana activist. She is survived by…
A homegoing celebration for James Henry “Jim” Stewart, who died February 28, 2020, was held Saturday, March 7, at Shiloh Baptist Church, 252 Martin Lane, in Shady Dale. Rev. Kerwin Scott is pastor; Rev. Dr. Jimmy Horton officiated. Burial was in Reid’s Chapel Cemetery in Eatonton. Mr. Stewart was born on April 25, 1933 in…
Andrew Ferguson and Tabitha Johnson-Green will face off in the Democratic Primary on May 19 for the 10th congressional district. The winner will meet Republican incumbent Jody Hice in the general election in November. Qualifying was held March 2-6 with Ferguson and Johnson-Green the lone Democrats officially signing up. Ferguson, an Athens resident, has a…