Barbara Ann Nelson Fowler, age 61, passed away Saturday, April 20, 2019, at Pruitt Health-Forsyth, (Monroe County Hospital) in Forsyth. She was a 1976 graduate of Piedmont Academy. Barbara was a homemaker and worked for several years in the Jasper County School system.Barbara Fowler was born on May 11, 1957, to Mike Nelson, Sr. and…
.A celebration of life for Sonny L. Clemons, who died April 27, 2019, was held Saturday, May 4, at Springfield Missionary Baptist Church. Rev. Dr. Jimmy Horton, pastor, Rev. Cindy Causey eulogist. Burial was in New Community Cemetery in Hillsboro. Mr. Clemons was born on March 28, 1936 in Jasper County to the late Emma…
Chester Dante’ Campbell, affectionately known as Don and Dondee, was born on July 21, 1987 to the parentage of Chester Lewis Campbell and the late Rosa Louise Colvard Campbell in Monticello. Dante’ departed his earthly home on May 3, 2019. A celebration of his life will be held today, May 9, at noon at Springfield…
Activity Tuesday in Jasper Superior Court yielded a light court docket for Judge Terry Massey with only a handful of civil and criminal cases of which many were continued. Ronald Eugene Garrett was sentenced to three years of probation for possession of a schedule I controlled substance with a charge of crossing the guard line…
Your first car is one of the first major purchases and responsibilities you’ll have in your life. Taking good care of your vehicle is imperative, as proper maintenance can save you hundreds or even thousands of dollars. Learn about the essential ways to maintain your car. Wash Your Car Something you’ll want to do regularly…
The Jasper County Commissioners Monday, after some discussion, voted to deny a text amendment that would provide for and event center as a use in the Jasper County Code of Ordinances under agricultural zoning, with a special use permit. Julie Rowland had sought the text amendment as she wants to use her property on Post…
The 2019 season was one of firsts for the Monticello High School girls golf team. The players competed against other schools for the first time and also had the chance to compete at the Region 8-AA tournament at Chimney Oaks Course in Homer. Ansley Hargrove had the low round for the Lady Canes at 119.…
The market opened Saturday. What market, you ask? Well, the Market on the Square, right here in beautiful Monticello, GA. If you missed it, it’s o,.k., it will be open until the end of September, and much of the fresh produce is yet to come. But don’t put it off each week, thinking you can…
Mama-theology, words of wisdom that somehow are on a continuous loop in your brain. Mama sayings, “Don’t run in the house, Shut the door, Don’t jump on the bed/couch, Go outside and play, Do you think I am made out of money, Stop it or you’ll be sorry…”. You know. Mamas are our first teacher,…
With graduation approaching for another year, the majority of high school seniors are no doubt more than ready to leave their school days at this level behind. Most are likely counting down the days, hours even, until their tassels were officially turned. It’s probably that way at any high school in our country whether large…