William A. “Billy” Connelly was born in Monticello, to the late Paul C. Connelly and Emily Cleora Janes Connelly. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sisters, Jo Britt and Mary Elizabeth Baker and brother, Paul Herman Connelly.William A. Connelly served in the United States Army for over 33 years.…
If you are looking for your first job or need a career change, consider CNC machining. It is a growing field that is facing a shortage of qualified workers. The older machinists are nearing retirement and that is going to leave a lot of jobs open. A career as a machinist is more than just…
LESLIE N. WHITE Leslie Newberry White has more than 40 years of teaching experience, and she really enjoys doing professional training, but she’ll tell you right off…you don’t have to love English for her to be able to teach you. As a matter of fact, she has always enjoyed teaching those students who have to…
Last Thursday, a large crowd visited Thomas Persons Hall for the premiere of the documentary movie that will play with the Crossroads exhibit for the Smithsonian Institution that is supposed to open in Monticello on Saturday, Dec. 7. The movie is made up of interviews with more than 100 people. And, ones who are not…
During the summer, a lot of people do work on their homes, from painting to fixing roofs to restoring bricks and shingles. However, that focus on improving the home and keeping it in good condition tends to fade in the winter. As such, the home goes into a sort of seasonal state of disrepair. Instead…
Yes, ‘twas the season during my last rant but that was about the holidays approaching. Since that time that “other” season has landed at my doorstep—flu season. Healthcare advisors were right by forecasting an early start to the flu season which usually doesn’t peak until late November/early December during the onset of winter continuing through…
Many of us will gather this week with family and take a break from our often hectic lives to observe another Thanksgiving. It’s a favorite holiday of mine mainly because it doesn’t seem to have such a hectic nature to it. Christmas is often filled with stress because we are trying to get so many…
Deputies with the Jasper County Sheriff’s Office (JCSO) investigated a couple of burglaries in the last week, including one where items were taken from a storage building in Mansfield. Also, a catalytic converter was reported stolen from an address in Shady Dale. In addition, cash was taken from an address on Culver Street. Persons arrested…
On November 17, at about 1 p.m., Jasper County deputies responded to Parrot Court in Turtle Cove in reference to a burglary, according to an announcement from the Jasper County Sheriff’s Office (JCSO). The doors to the residence had been forced open and several items were found to be missing. On November 19, Ronald Beatty…
On Saturday, Nov. 9, Cody L. Batchelor of Monticello swore an oath in the Jasper County Courthouse before the Honorable Judge Terry N. Massey of the Ocmulgee Judicial Circuit to support and defend the Constitution of the United States and the Constitution of the State of Georgia as an attorney and counselor. Mr. Batchelor graduated…