Several Jasper County High School seniors received their high school diplomas in a summer graduation ceremony held last Thursday in the school auditorium. Students participating in the ceremony were Elizabeth Harley Hope Atkin, Tyler Lee McMichael, Payton Bruce Rogers, Hayden Bryce Seabolt, and Shantia Nicole Terry. Noah Douglas Hogan received his diploma prior to the…
High school youths from Middle Georgia and Atlanta recently showcased what they’ve learned this summer while studying at Georgia College’s Young Scientists Academy (YSA)–a growing summer program that gives academically-motivated youth and under-represented students a chance to experience university science labs and research techniques. Eight students wrapped up a six-week learning spree, which included tests…
Some 100 people will lose their jobs over the next 90 days as Georgia-Pacific prepares to close its thin Medium Density Fiberboard (MDF) plant in Monticello. The plant has two sections—the MDF side and the finishing side, and Rick Kimble, speaking for Georgia-Pacific, said it would depend on orders as to how quickly it actually…
A celebration of life for Marjorie Justus Clark who died July 4, 2018, will be held at the Monticello First Methodist Church fellowship hall at noon on Saturday, July 28, 2018. Mrs. Clark died suddenly on July 4, 2018 ending a life filled with so much love for family and friends, and marked by an…
No one was seriously injured from a storm that hit Monticello Saturday morning, but property damage is prevalent in many areas. A tree fell on the home of Monticello Councilwoman Cynthia Miller crushing the house and several vehicles in the driveway. That is likely the worst damage to one property in the city. However power…
PETER CARD IN IRELAND AT THE GULLFOSS WATERFALL Former Jasper County resident and now world traveler, Peter Card will be available to sign copies of his latest book this Saturday, July 28, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at The Monticello News office. Mr. Card previously released two children’s books as part of a series…
The death of Ms. Keeli Janelle Brendle, age 31 occurred in Buckhead. Services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, July 21, 2018 at the Voice of Truth Church in Irwinton, with Rev. Terry Sark officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. Keeli was born in Decatur and grew up in Lawrenceville, she graduated…
The Jasper County Board of Education approved their (2018-2019) FY19 budget and the millage rate at 17.990 which represents a partial rollback during a called meeting on Wednesday, July 11. The vote was unanimous (4-0) with Dr. Shannon Barton absent from the meeting. During this meeting the board voted to approve the following new hires,…
Deputies with the Jasper County Sheriff’s Office (JCSO) are investigating some burglaries this week, including that of a wallet from an address on Hillsboro Street. There was also a camper taken from an address on Guy Jones Road. Persons arrested in the last week, and their charges, include: •Dakota Slade Clark, 30, Covington—driving unsafe or…
By WYLEY DELEZA Hard work pays off, simple as that. The 9/10U All Stars of Jasper County Recreation Department (JCRD) exemplified that philosophy over the course of the past week during their GRPA state tournament play. A series of comebacks and resiliency would culminate in this group of boys making a statement and becoming the…