It can be difficult to diagnose different issues with your car—especially if you’re new to vehicle ownership. You’re sure to hear bumps or hisses from time to time and worry about what they could mean. It’s possible that these could be signs of a damaged exhaust system, which can, fortunately, be an easy fix. If…
Matt Nelson Goodman, age 49, passed away Saturday, August 3, 2019, at Abbey Hospice in Social Circle. Matt Goodman was a lifelong resident of Jasper County. His father was the late George Coy Goodman, Sr. Matt attended the Putnam/Jasper Service Center in Eatonton for 42 years. He loved to play with the rattle that his…
Construction teams need to think about how they can effectively prepare sites for their work. While dewatering the site isn’t a requirement, it’s a necessary step in the construction process. Below, we clarify the importance of dewatering your construction site. It Keeps Projects on Schedule Thanks to the season’s abundance of rain, your construction…
Deputies with the Jasper County Sheriff’s Office (JCSO) investigated only two burglaries in the last week—one on Northeast Street, and one that was reported on Washington Street, and followed up on at Crossing Street. They also are investigating a financial identity fraud. Persons who were arrested in the last week, and their charges, include: •Marvis…
The Jasper County Commissioners heard from 911 Director Betty Jump about the need for a new 911 phone system when they met for their regular meeting Monday. Ms. Jump explained that the phone system has not been upgraded since 2008, and they are having to use used and refurbished parts if repairs are needed as…
Judge Alison Burleson had a brief day on the bench reviewing the motion day and criminal calendars on July 30. During criminal action sentencing, the following sentences were ordered: Kristen Williams, two years of probation for possession of methamphetamine. Fined $800. Charles Blalock, one year of probation for terroristic threats (misdemeanor) and battery, family violence.…
Homegoing services for Willie Charles Hardwick, were held Monday, August 5, at Springfield Baptist Church. Dr. Jimmy Horton officiated; burial was in New Community Cemetery in Agateville. Mr. Hardwick was born September 12, 1958 to the late Mrs. Lucille Hardwick and the late Horace G. Hardwick. He attended the Jasper County public school system. During…
How very sad to read of Editor Kathy Mudd’s tomato plants that have gone kapoot and not producing any more. At least she had one home-grown-tomato-mayonnaise-white bread sandwich before the last rites. My premium beefsteak tomato plants grew to a height of some four feet, blossomed like crazy. Little green tomatoes followed and got larger…
Psalm 139:14 “I will praise thee; for I am fearfully and wonderfully made: marvelous are thy works; and that my soul knoweth right well” (KJV) My grandmother is notorious for having her children and grandchildren call her for a recipe. If it is a dish that she is known for (i.e. peach cobbler, chicken and…
So here we go again with another round of national debates about gun control, violence, and mental health as the country questions and tries to recover from not one, but two, mass shootings this past weekend. As my kids and I were on the interstate headed north to Six Flags for one last summer frolic,…