In approximately a month Georgians will have the opportunity to go to their respective polling precinct and make their choices known for a slew of statewide officesThe 2018 general election has generated some political buzz in this state, primarily due to the governor’s race, but it seems for the most part many people aren’t paying…
On September 20, the Never Too Late, (NTL), home was approved and licensed by the state of Georgia as a Child Caring Institution. NTL has accepted its first placement this week. Dr. John and Dr. Kelly DeGarmo will be NTL’s resident house family while the NTL Board of Directors search for the permanent house family.…
Deputies with the Jasper County Sheriff’s Office (JCSO) investigated several incidents of theft in the last week, including a burglary on Hillsboro Street where a television, Playstation, clothing, safe and adult toys were taken. They also are investigating a burglary on Yancey Road where patio furniture, a washer and dryer and air fresheners are missing.…
All persons planning to vote in the November 6 General Election must be registered to vote no late than next Tuesday, Oct. 9. This includes address changes, new voters, or name changes. Early voting will begin Monday, Oct. 15, and continue weekdays from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. until Friday, Nov. 2. The Courthouse will…
Hosting the 8-AA region championship tournament, the Lady Hurricanes will face off against Banks County today, Oct. 4 at 1 p.m. Going into the tournament as the sole undefeated team in the region gave the squad the right to host the final two rounds of the tournament where the region champion will be crowned tomorrow.…
The Jasper County Commission Monday approved the Joint Comprehensive Plan for the county as well as the cities of Monticello and Shady Dale. The plan has been approved by the Department of Community Affairs, and will be the guide’s to the county’s growth in the coming years. The commission also approved a contract extension for…
Mildred Mae Carter-Gotel, age 88, of Shady Dale, passed away Wednesday, Oct. 3, 2018, at her residence. Mother Mildred Carter-Gotel was born on January 1, 1930 to the late Charlie H. Hill and Annie Florence Williams Hill of Jasper County, Ga. On October 3, 2018, God opened his precious arms and welcomed her home. Mother…
New Rocky Creek Baptist Church partnered with the Jasper County Senior Center and Overview to activate their “Love Unleashed” project recently. The project included volunteering to build more accessible ramps for the local Senior Center members who are in their 90s so that they “age in place” longer. Overview provided the materials for the project…
Kerri Bonner was crowned Homecoming Queen and MacKenzie Tripp was crowned Miss Hurricane at the annual homecoming festivities Friday evening for Jasper County High School. Mia Jenkins was named first-runner-up. The queens were crowned by last year’s homecoming queen and Miss Hurricane Cambria Stone and Jessica Moore, respectively. Members of the court were Katie Mathews,…
JOANNE JORDAN, DAVID LEACH Long-time faithful football contest player Joanne Jordan was the lucky winner this week of The Monticello News football contest, correctly guessing the winner of 13 games listed, and being closer on the tie-breaker than anyone else with 13 right. The other seven players with 13 right all guessed higher on the…