The changing of the guard, so to speak, took place at the Monticello Civic Club meeting last Thursday, with new officers taking office. Taking the helm as president is Kathy Mudd, and Susan Stone is president-elect. Walker Jordan remains treasurer, and Kasey Hall remains secretary. Les Steele (foreground) is immediate past president and serves as…
Judge Terry Massey presided over a light docket of cases last Tuesday during the Jasper Superior Court motion day session conducted. Casey Lynn Muziak was sentenced to two years of probation for possession of methamphetamine and fined $600. Three counts, including crossing the guard line with contraband, possession of controlled substance by inmate, and improper…
It’s beginning to look a lot like…the season to steal credit/debit/gift cards. Jasper County Deputies responded to four cases of financial transaction card fraud in the last week alone. This is where fraudulent charges have been made on a person’s card. So, everyone is advised to keep cards in a safe place. Deputies also responded…
MIRIAM YODER, MATT TUMLIN Veteran football contest player Matt Tumlin has won before…but it’s been awhile. But this week he correctly guessed the winner of 14 out of 15 games listed to win the weekly prize. He also had to beat out several others who had 14 right by being closest on the tie-breaker. Mr.…
The Monticello City Council voted unanimously to fund more than $47,000 in improvements to the city’s electric and gas departments during the November regular meeting held last week. The agenda was overseen by Roger Harrison in his debut meeting since assuming the role of city manager in October. Mr. Harrison said that he had only…
Voters may return to the polls as early as today, Nov. 21, to cast their vote in the runoff elections for Secretary of State and for Public Service Commissioner. Republican Brad Raffensberger is taking on democrat John Barrow in the runoff for secretary of state. For public service commissioner, incumbent Republican Chuck Eaton is trying…
Anticipation is building for the first Light Up Monticello Christmas Parade on December 15th. The celebration will begin at 10 a.m. with shopping at local businesses. At 3 p.m. the Monticello Civic Club will be hosting the Jack Yearwood Pancake Supper on the Square and the Get Ahead House will be selling hot dogs. At…
The Jasper County School Board honored the Lady Hurricanes softball team at its business meeting on November 13, with team members introducing themselves, and the board members meeting each of them and the athletic director Matt Martin. Coach Martin said he appreciated the support of the community, the school and the administration. He bragged on…
MKR DONATES FUNDS TO ASHLEY HEGWOOD TO HELP WITH SICK DAUGHTER, REMI Little Remi Hegwood may be home for Thanksgiving. What exciting news. (Update: Remi did make it home for Thanksgiving.) Two weeks ago we featured Remi in this space as she was fighting for her life. She entered Children’s hospital of Atlanta/Egleston, was diagnosed…
We at the Monticello News wish all our readers, advertisers and friends a wonderful Thanksgiving, enjoying good food, good times, and hopefully a family get-together. For those who have no family close by, the Church at Monticello is offering a free Thanksgiving day luncheon to all who care to attend, just be there at 1…