We’re getting to the time of year where we’re really craving another vacation. Winter break was three months ago, summer break isn’t for another three—so it’s time to make use of those spring vacation hours. Luckily, Monticello is a prime central location for tons of weekend adventures. There are historical cities to peruse, Southern homes…
James Lovic Benton III, age 76, of Stone Mountain, passed away Thursday, Feb. 20, 2020, at his residence. Lovic Benton was born in Macon, to Florence McCord Benton and the late James Lovic Benton Jr. He grew up in Monticello and graduated from Jasper County High School in 1962. He was a standout for the…
A memorial celebration of life for Willie Oscar “Lewis” Wright, who died February 15, 2020, was held Saturday, Feb. 22, at Midway Independent Church in Shady Dale. Rev. Terry Glawson, pastor; Rev. Harry Hardeman, eulogist. Willie Oscar Wright, also known as Lewis, Slim, Country Boy and Taxi #1299 was born on January 31, 1950 in…
There are many different types of printers available today. No matter what you need to print, there is most likely a printer out there ready to get the job done. Some printers are built for casual at-home usage, while others require a large industrial setting or trained professionals to use them. The printing industry has…
When you run a farm for a living, you know that taking care of your equipment is key to a successful and efficient harvest. As the weather warms up and the ground thaws for planting season, you can focus your attention on fine-tuning your machines so they’re in tip-top shape come the first harvest. Learn…
Having your car or truck break down is always a pain. There’s never a good time for it to happen, mainly because you’re going somewhere when it breaks down. Then you’re left in the car, stranded, calling for help. We all want to have shiny new cars, but it’s not always in the cards. New…
The Jasper County Commissioners, at a work session Monday evening, reviewed the applicants to serve on various volunteer boards for the county. Only one person applied for the 911 Authority Board, and two people—the ones already serving—applied to serve on the Joint Development Authority (JDA). Next the commissioners discussed the 19 people who applied to…
Erin Lynch has announced her intent to seek re-election to the District 2 Jasper County Board of Education seat on which she has served since 2013. “Serving our school system has been an honor and a good challenge over the past seven years. Our board is cohesive and diligently works toward the single goal of…
Matthew Leonard “Matt” Faulkner, age 64, of Rutledge, passed away Wednesday, Feb. 12, 2020, at Budd Terrace Nursing Facility in Decatur. Matt Faulkner was born on February 18, 1955 in Atlanta to the late Warren Donald Faulkner and LaVaile Montgomery. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Mark Faulkner…