Philippians 1:6“Being confident of this very thing, that he which has begun a good work in you will complete it as the day of Christ Jesus approaches.”One warm summer Shady Dale evening, a man sat rocking on his porch and sipping some sweet tea. He looked in the corner and noticed a commotion against one…
Primarily affecting seniors and women, incontinence is a common condition. We may not know this, as the topic is sensitive to many that suffer from the affliction. Incontinence is unpleasant, but there are ways to make it more comfortable. In an effort to help you better navigate your condition, we’ve compiled some tips on how…
The kitchen is the central part of any home. It’s where we reconvene after a long day, enjoy a home-cooked meal, and catch up on the day’s events with our friends and family. However, we often find that our kitchens quickly collect clutter, and for those who struggle to let go of stuff, this leaves…
A strong social media following can be beneficial in many ways—from establishing your brand to driving traffic towards your business. Building one, however, isn’t always easy. Due to the immense amount of content on social media sites, standing out and growing your audience has become more and more of a challenge. If your follower count…
Dorothy Denise Lyon, age 63, of Oxford, passed away Thursday, June 27, 2019, at her residence. Denise Lyon was born on April 11, 1956, in Lithonia. She was born the third daughter to the late Harold Lloyd Lyon and Dorothy Inez Goddard Lyon. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her…
A full body of Monticello City Council members convened in a called meeting Monday evening to select the final two candidates vying for the city manager position. Franklin Etheridge and Timothy Young are the last candidates remaining from a pool of more than 50 applicants for the city’s top administrative spot that was vacated in…
Deputies with the Jasper County Sheriff’s Office (JCSO) investigated a case of identity fraud, along with several burglaries in the last week. In Shady Dale, a resident reported the theft of a Chevy Cruze as well as a television, two chain saws, and many other saws of various types, jewelry and sound bar, and miscellaneous…
The Jasper County Commissioners (BOC) at a called meeting last Thursday adopted the Solid Waste Curbside Fee for 2019 Tax Billing, adopted the Fire Protection Special District Fee for 2019 Tax Billing, adopted the FY 2020 Budget, and adopted the BOC M&O Millage Rate and Hospital Millage Rate for 2019 Tax Billing. They will meet…
The 4th of July, a day we celebrate each year with fireworks, BBQ, and as a national holiday, but that day means so much more to us, the citizens of Monticello, Georgia. Our town is named for the home of Thomas Jefferson, Monticello, who was one of five who composed the Declaration of Independence. He…
Through the years several people have asked me about my equal interest in sports and politics. “That is an odd combination,” more than one person has commented. “Most die-hard football fans like yourself could care less about politics,” others have said. I admit that sports and politics can go together like water in your vehicle’s…