The Smithsonian’s traveling exhibition, Crossroads: Changes in Rural America exhibition will be at the Monticello-Jasper County Chamber of Commerce from December 7, 2019, until January 11, 2020. In conjuntion with the exhibit, a collection of stories from our community will be included in the exhibit using the mobile application, Flipgrid. A drop-in community Flipgrid session…
After working full time in the print journalism business for almost a quarter of a century, questions are still directed to me from time to time about the future of print media. To be honest, it has always pained me to see how the print side of journalism has declined in recent decades. Part of…
As we are in the throes of a heat wave, the calendar says it is fall. My best friend, who happens to be a damn Yankee was commenting on the old adage of not wearing white shoes after Labor Day. I said, I don’t, and she laughed. She said you still wear sandals. Yes indeed…
To God our Father and His Son, Jesus the Christ. I also give thanks to The Monticello News staff . To God be the glory for all you’ve done for me. Hate the sin, love the sinners. It’s homecoming for God’s prepared people—to God be the Glory. To the shepherd of this house and the…
Over three years ago, my husband was walking our pup, Tina, down the side of a busy road. He saw something move right beside the road. At first, he thought it was a mouse or small rat, but as he got closer he realized it was a kitten, too young to be away from its…
JANICE ARNOLD, TONY LEWIS It was a predictable week for football, apparently, as nearly 60 players correctly picked the winner of 12 or more games listed in last week’s Monticello News football contest. The winner was Mike Arnold, who got 14 right and was closest on the tie-breaker with his guess of 63 points being…
Gail Harrell and Bobby Jacobs are vying for the Mayor Pro-tem seat on the Monticello City Council in an election to be held Tuesday, Nov. 5. All city residents who are registered to vote are eligible to vote in the race. Voters must be registered by Monday, Oct. 7. Anyone who is uncertain about his…
CAST AND CREW OF STEEL MAGNOLIAS AT TPH Steel Magnolias, the 1987 play written by Robert Harling, was brought to life on the stage at Thomas Persons Hall (TPH) over the weekend. The cast in the performances were a non-profit theater company called The Front Porch Players from Clayton County. The group was formed by…
KEITH THOMAS SMILES WITH SERVICE If you purchase gas, coffee, or a Polar Pop in Monticello, then you will likely recognize the face of this week’s neighbor. Chances are you even know his name…first name Keith, last name Thomas. The personable manager of the local Circle K has worked at the Monticello location for two…
DeMario Thomas and Mari Jablonski were recognized by the Georgia High School Association (GHSA) as Runners of the Week after their performance at the Jones County Invitational. Thomas had a time of 17:33 and Jablonski won with a time of 20:39 at Greyhound/Release the Hounds meet held in Gray. They also set school records and…