Do you have any plans for the new year? Some people are goal oriented and have a quick response to that question with a list of things they want to accomplish and how it will happen. Others are just floating through life and take things as they come. They would respond with something like “Plans?…
Well, naturally, Happy New Year, Monticello! Hopefully, you still have not broken all your New Years resolutions. We are all optimistic for a new year and wish that optimism continues. What’s your resolutions? One of the standards is to eat healthier. As one person was advised by her doctor as how to get healthier, don’t…
A celebration of life for Mrs. Victoria “Dean” Smith Glawson was held Saturday, Dec. 28, at Springfield Missionary Baptist Church in Monticello. Rev. Dr. Jimmy Horton officiated; burial was in South View Cemetery. Mrs. Glawson was born in Monticello on March 23, 1955 to the late John Wesley Smith and Sarah Mae Smith. She departed…
Clint Eastwood’s latest movie initially drew rave reviews but in the end fizzled out of the gate at the box office after a sparring match took place between the film’s content and various media outlets. It’s ironic because one of the main culprits the movie wanted to portray was the media, especially The Atlanta Journal-Constitution.…
The 2020 session is rapidly approaching as we prepare to return to Capitol Hill on January 13, 2020, marking the second year of the current session term. Given the upcoming election cycle, with primaries taking place in May, we expect a quick but productive 40 legislative days on Capitol Hill. The two-year session cycle also…
Everyone is invited to participate in the 12th Annual Trivia Night at Jasper County High School to benefit the JCHS Academic Teams (e.g. Academic Quiz Team, Technology Student Association, Georgia Envirothon). Trivia night is set for Thursday, Jan. 16, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Jasper County High School. In order to attend competitions, the…
Brian Eugene Baugh 46, of 235 Linchburg Road, Eatonton, transitioned to his eternal rest on Tuesday, Dec. 31, 2019. Brian Baugh was born in Madison, on January 4, 1973, to Ruby Smith and the late Percy Baugh. Brian is preceded in death by his father. Mr. Baugh was united in holy matrimony to Mrs. Kathey…
Jesse James Holman, age 29, passed away suddenly January 1, 2020, at Jasper Memorial Hospital. Jesse Holman was born in Covington and a lifelong resident of Jasper County. He received his associate’s degree in welding. He worked as a welder for Stair South, Incorporated. Jesse loved to fish, living in the country and sitting on…
Woodworking is a hobby for some people and a career for others, but either way, these individuals take tremendous pride in their work. This article will inform you how to increase efficiency in woodworking while maintaining your affinity for this art. Steer Clear of Drywall Screws One of the worst things woodworkers can use…
A promotion to lab management from the scientific bench means new responsibilities and demands a broader perspective. Lab managers are responsible for people, processes, budgets, and deadlines and must ensure the lab adheres to applicable standards. Top skills for lab managers include the following: Leadership Lab technicians and research scientists look to the lab director…