Two weeks ago I wrote in this speace about the importance of being involved, and mentioned how this newspaper can help persons become involved. I keep thinking about it, and reading other papers that reiterate what I’m saying, and want very much to get my message out. People do still read the newspaper, and much…
BY JAMES GADDIS Years ago, a group of college students decided to form an “Apathy Club” on their campus. They advertised the meeting but unfortunately, no one showed up. The explanation was, students were too apathetic to attend. Much has been reported about the huge problems plaguing the world. Inflation, war, crime, violence, poverty, racism,…
This date is another example of the terrible happenings in the month of April. On this date Martin Luther King, Jr. was assassinated in Memphis, Tenn. in 1968. The assassination caused great problems for the United States. Many cities had riots, including deaths and injuries to guilty as well as innocent citizens. On this date…
By KASEY HALL Jasper Co. 4-H Agent Six Jasper County 4-H’ers attended Senior Conference April 5 – 6 at the Rock Eagle 4-H Center near Eatonton. There were approximately 304 students in attendance at the event from across the state. Those 4-H’ers attending from Jasper County include (left to right) Carson Crotts, Leigha Perkins, Zoey…
The Jasper County Commissioners, at their regular meeting Monday, interviewed candidates for various boards, and selected persons to serve on the boards. That action came after commissioners turned down a private drive subdivision off Rock Eagle Road. It had come before the commission last month, and there was much discussion about private drive subdivisions. Commissioners…
Breanna Autumn Smith, age 18, of Jackson, passed away Thursday, April 3, 2025. Breanna Smith was born on March 21, 2007, in Swainsboro, to John Thomas Davis and Rachel Jamie Smith. She worked as a self-employed hair stylist. Breanna enjoyed making TikToks, spending time and talking with her friends, braiding and styling hair, doing piercings,…
Linda Harrison Jordan, 80, beloved wife and mother, died on April 16, 2025 in Monticello, Georgia. Linda was born on September 16, 1944 in Miami, Florida to the late Robert Perry Harrison and the late Nora Sanders Harrison Ball. Linda’s father was serving as a dentist in the U.S. Army Airforce in Miami during World…
Willa Dale Hylemon Boone, 90, passed away Sunday, April 6, 2025, at Abbey Hospice in Social Circle. Willa Dale Boone was born on October 6, 1934, in Burnsville, N.C. to the late Abe Hylemon and Myra Phillips Hylemon. From the time she was a young girl she loved the outdoors and the simple life of…
Russell Wayne Cobb, known affectionately as Russell by his loved ones, passed away peacefully on April 4, 2025, in Mansfield. Born on October 11, 1942, in the tranquil town of Woodstock, Russell embarked on an enriching journey of life that spanned over eight decades. Russell, a beloved figure in his community, was preceded in death…
Bridging Monticello is kicking off a weeek of activities this Saturday, April 12 leading up to the Jasper Jubilee on Saturday, April 19. This Saturday the Spring Tour of Homes and the Monticello Garden Club flower show will be held from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tour headquarters is Thomas Persons Hall, 319 College Street,…