BUBBA POPE A local lady remembers when her husband had left her and their four children for her to raise on her own, and things were tight. One day there was a knock at her door, and a young man introduced himself as Bubba Pope. He asked how things were going. She said fine; she…
Many dignitaries were on hand for the ribbon cutting Saturday to signify the grand opening of the Smithsonian exhibit, Crossroads—Change in Rural America, that will be available for view at the Visitors’ Center on the Square from now until January 11. The exhibit includes interactive displays, and Saturday’s festivities included, after the ribbon cutting, a…
Oil is one of the largest sources of energy in the world. Each day, we consume millions of barrels to fuel our transportation, industrial, commercial, and residential needs. Since our demand for oil continues to increase, it’s essential to learn how to improve efficiency in the oil industry. We explore some effective ways oil companies…
One’s retirement is an extremely auspicious event, and it’s only right that we celebrate it accordingly. If you’re in charge of planning a party for the retiree in your life, it’s only natural that you’d want to plan the best bash possible. In order to help make your efforts a success, we’ve made a…
Laser cutting and etching services are ideal for industrial fabrication, but that is just “cutting” the surface. Laser cutting can bring a new dimension to your business and brand awareness. The versatility of laser brings the ability to work with a myriad of materials for laser cut logos, signage, and other branding resources. Materials: Pro…
Ruby Frances King Batchelor, age 84, passed away Tuesday, Dec. 3, 2019, at Piedmont Newton Hospital in Covington. Ruby Batchelor was born in Apalachee, Ga., to the late James Eddie King and Laura Gladys Hale King. She moved to Monticello in 1953 and married the late Frederick “Freddie” Adair Batchelor on August 7, 1954. They…
Sharon Martinez Smith, 60, of Monticello, died November 28 at home surrounded by her loved ones. The beloved wife, mother and grandmother was a homemaker. She moved to Turtle Cove about 13 years ago from Stone Mountain. She loved her grandchildren, and she loved lady bugs. She enjoyed sitting in the garden, enjoying the fruits…
Shirley Kennedy-Jones, of Covington, passed away Wednesday, Nov. 27, 2019, at 65 years of age. Born April 13, 1954, in Monticello, Shirley was raised in Shady Dale and was a graduate of Monticello High School. She ambitiously pursued her dreams and furthered her education at various institutes of education: DeKalb Technical College, acquiring her certificate…
Our sleepy little town, as some people think of us, sure has a lot going on. This Friday, Dec. 6, the Community Band will present a concert, Christmas of Long Ago, most likely to a packed house at the Jasper County Courthouse. Then, Saturday morning, the long-anticipated Smithsonian exhibit will kick off with a proclamation…
This coming Saturday, Dec. 7, we will pass the day trying to find the perfect gift at a bargain price and probably not remember the significance of that day in history. On most calendars that date is noted as Pearl Harbor Day for it was the day that the United States was forced into a…