As the COVID-19 virus spreads across the United States, as well as the world, here in Jasper County steps are being taken to limit the exposure to the disease.The Jasper County Charter System is monitoring local, state, national and worldwide communications concerning the Coronavirus, a respiratory illness that can spread from person to person. COVID-19…
Qualifying ended last Friday at noon, with two county commission races contested, and only one constitutional officer race contested. Chief Magistrate Tim Lam is being challenged by Chrissy Pitts Mason, both of whom have already run announcements in this paper. Sheriff Donnie Pope, Tax Commissioner Angela Walsh, and Coroner Billy Norris, are all incumbents with…
A resident on Sandpiper Drive reported the theft of numerous household items, a yard swing, baby stroller, lawn chairs, tablets, and more early this week. In addition, a resident on West Nuthatch reported the theft of a wedding and engagement ring. A German Shepherd was reportedly stolen from an address in Newborn. Also, deputies with…
Last Saturday a $530,000 Georgia DOT maintenance contract began on Hwy. 16 from Monticello west to the Butts County line, according to an announcement from the Department of Transportation sent last Friday, March 6. Crews will complete marked asphalt patching first followed by crack sealing and new striping for 20 total lane miles on Hwy.…
Philippians 4:6-7 (NLT) About 13 years ago, something happened that I’ll never forget. I was sitting in my office at work and suddenly things just didn’t feel right. The room started to spin, my chest began to tighten, and then I felt a series of sharp throbbing pains. I remember going to the water fountain…
DEAR MONTICELLOANS, As the news continues to worsen about just everything, we must remember just how we exist today. It is not from fear. If that was the case, our ancestors would never have left the safety of their homelands to cross thousands of miles of oceans in very adverse conditions to a land that…
Despite the wishful thinking of some there will be plenty of choices for voters when it comes to the November special election to fill the remaining term of Johnny Isakson. In the world of reality, that’s how it should be. After Isakson, one of our state’s most respected officials, resigned due to health reasons it…
The Monticello City Council agreed Tuesday to proceed with a Clean-Up Monticello initiative proposed by Mayor Pro-tem Gail Harrell. Mrs. Harrell contacted a number of civic clubs and churches about “adopting” a segment of the city to be their responsibility to pick up trash. She received favorable responses. She is hoping others that she hasn’t…
The Monticello Hurricane baseball team traveled to Banks County last Friday to take on the Banks County Leopards in a Region 8-AA doubleheader. The Diamond Canes lost both games by a score of 3-1. In game 1, the Canes struck first in the first inning on a single to left field by senior catcher Tyler…
The Piedmont Academy varsity baseball team opened region play Monday with a convincing 10-0 win against visiting Flint River Academy. The Cougars (2-2 overall, 1-0 in region play) pushed two runs across in both the second and third innings before sealing the victory with six more runs in the bottom of the sixth. During Monday’s…