Ben Perry was the only player to correctly guess the winner in as many as 13 games listed in last week’s Monticello News football contest.For his effort he picked up a $25 prize from Ashley Nordstrom at Primary Care Center, sponsor of the week.Mr. Perry beat his wife, Belle, and several others, as well, However,…
Rob and Katherine Alexander have seen a lot, with Rob striking out even more than Katherine, as she was with child, and now has a baby to care for. What have they seen? The destruction from severe weather all across the southeastern United States. The Alexanders own Georgia Energy, and routinely provide propane to customers…
I’m Fixing To present part 71 of Southern Justice: Presently, at Shanna’s swimming pool, a dark cloud slid beneath the hot sun. She welcomed the relief from the heat, but then it began to rain. She quickly gathered everything up, dashed inside, and went directly to her bedroom where she threw her towel on the…
You simply never know when a blessing will come your way. One day, I experienced something considered small, but yet so impactful. While in line at a local restaurant here in the Fayetteville, NC area called Let Me Cater to You (shameless plug) something amazing happened. I’d heard of these occurrences, but this particular day…
Sweater weather snuck up on us this year (Is snuck a real word?) and it’s time to bring out warm clothing. Those black wooly worms were right again—long winter, if this is the start. And writing about staying warm, thanks to my grandmother and an aunt or two, I am the proud owner of a…
With two exceptions the 2018 election has come to an end for our state. There will be a runoff for Secretary of State as no candidate managed to get the magical 50 percent plus one amount needed to avoid a runoff. Republican Brad Raffensperger tallied 49.20 percent while Democrat John Barrow finished with 48.57. The…
Many Veterans’ Day events were held last week, heading up to the holiday on Monday. The Square was decked out with flags, and the American Legion had its crosses and flags out. No doubt, local cemeteries were bedecked in the red, white and blue as well. This was the 100th observance of the day, which…
Tri-County EMC recently surprised two Jasper County teachers with grants for classroom projects. Funded by unclaimed capital credits, the grants help teachers improve education in their classrooms through innovative projects that would otherwise not be funded. Georgia certified public or private school teachers in grades Pre-K through 12 in Baldwin, Jones, Putnam, Twiggs, Jasper and…
Deputies with the Jasper County Sheriff’s Office (JCSO) responded to several calls for service including the report of a stolen tarp on Hillsboro Street. In Alcovy Shores, someone reported the theft of four $500 Target gift cards and eight $500 Google play gift cards. In addition, a burglary was reported on Aikenton Road, and a…
Piedmont Academy’s varsity girls basketball team has a new season on the horizon and has been preparing for the 2018-2019 campaign in recent days under the direction of coach Michael Wilson. The Lady Cougars open the regular season against Brentwood on the road Monday, Nov. 19 at 6 p.m. in Sandersville. “I’m looking forward to…