Although the Georgia governor’s race looked headed for a runoff Wednesday morning, voters in Jasper County were pretty adamant in their selection of Brian Kemp for governor. Some 65 percent of Jasper County’s registered voters cast votes in Tuesday’s election, including some 62 provisional votes. With the provisional votes, the voter has three days to…
Deputies with the Jasper County Sheriff’s Office (JCSO) had a busy week last week with various types of calls. The investigated two reports of financial transaction card fraud, as well as the theft of a letter from a mailbox. In addition, there was a report of a resident stealing water from the city. A diamond…
KASEY HALL (L), TONYA MARTIN Well, it took more than half the season, but there was finally a perfect score in The Monticello News football contest last week. Susan Spearman, a player from Greensboro, correctly guessed the winner of all 15 games listed in last week’s Monticello news. For her effort, she won $25 from…
The Fall sports season at Jasper County Recreatin Department (JCRD) has come to a close.The department was very fortunate to have so many hardworking coaches, parents, and most importantly, players. Several of the teams played all of their games in house, meaning they played against other JCRD teams here in Monticello. These included our 5-6…
It was an exciting night for the Monticello Hurricanes as they were victorious over the Social Circle Redskins 36-28. The Canes now move to 5-5 for the season as well as qualifying for the Georgia High School Association state 2AA playoffs. The Canes started the game strongly as they forced an early Redskins three and…
The Jasper County Grand Jury, August 2018 Term, convened October 23 to review criminal presentments and decide on indictments. Indictments included the following: Ethan Todd Riggs, indicted on six counts including theft by receiving stolen property, fleeing or attempting to elude a police officer, driving while license suspended, failure to maintain lane, driving without a…
John Augustus Pursley, Jr. died peacefully at his home on October 27, 2018 in Milledgeville, at the age of 95. He was born in Haddock, on September 5, 1923 to the late John Augustus and Marie Roberts Pursley, Sr. Mr. Pursley spent his youth in Haddock, and graduated from Haddock School. As a young boy,…
Elaine Elrod, age 67, of Macon, passed away Sunday, Oct. 28, 2018, at Pruitt Healthcare of Macon. Elaine Elrod was born in Adgateville, to the late Cicero Jackson Elrod and Edna Francis McMichael Elrod. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother, William Boyd Elrod, Sr. Elaine Elrod loved her…
Judge Alison Burleson presided over motion day in Jasper Superior Court Tuesday ruling on many civil and criminal cases in which several defendants were sentenced to confinement. Heather Ann Hulsey, charged with 10 counts most of which are drug related, was sentenced to 10 years with three to serve in confinement but suspended upon entry…
On October 29, the Georgia Department of Education (GaDOE) released the 2018 College and Career Readiness Performance Index (CCRPI) scores. Jasper County High School received a score of 75.2 which includes a record-high graduation rate of 82.8 percent accounting for the four year and five year cohort rates. Jasper County Middle School’s CCRPI was 74.9…