Jasper County deputies investigated a couple of incidents of note in the last week.In one, a resident on Sandpiper Court complained of a burglary at his residence. Items taken included numerous tools as well as a set of antique German beer steins.In another incident, men arrived on the scene at a Waxwing address to pick…
The Monticello-Jasper County Chamber of Commerce announces that the Market on the Square opens this Saturday, May 5. This weekly Saturday market is open from 8 a.m.- noon. The season will kick-off with a “Shop Small,” “Shop Local.” theme. Come and shop from over 30 market vendors on the Square, says the Chamber. Featured on…
2018 PIEDMONT ACADEMY COUGARS/REGION CHAMPS Piedmont Academy’s baseball team has been the most storied in the GISA the past several seasons but Monday’s win was special to the program and coaches. The Diamond Cougars defeated Brentwood 7-3 to capture a Region 4-AA title Monday and will enter the Class AA state playoffs as a number…
Jasper County Extension Secretary Janice Arnold and “The Monticello News” editor Kathy Mudd were recently honored during the awards brunch at the GAE4-HA (Georgia Association of Extension 4-H Agents) state meeting in Athens. Both were nominated by Jasper County 4-H Agent Kasey Hall. Volunteer leader Dominique Ford also attended the awards program as a special…
Deputies with the Jasper County Sheriff’s Office (JCSO) investigated several thefts in the last week, including burglaries on Sandpiper Drive, College Street, and Falcon Circle. A Harley Davidson motorcycle was taken from Falcon Circle, and tools were taken from Sandpiper Drive. The officer’s report did not list what was taken from College Street. In addition,…
The Jasper County Commissioners met Monday evening for a work session on budget and roads, and ended up mainly hearing about roads from the county manager, Mike Benton, and Public Works Director Preston Campbell. Mr. Benton provided a handout that showed the roads scheduled for Jasper County Chip Seal Resurfacing in 2018. It is 12…
Horace Julian Evans, age 62, passed away Sunday, April 22, 2018, at his residence. Horace Evans was born in Commerce, Ga. to the late Joe W. Evans and Clara Hewell Evans. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by three sisters and three brothers. He is survived by his wife, Cinnie Wagner…
The annual Market on The Square is less than two weeks away. The 2018 season begins Saturday, May 5 and ends September 29 and is sponsored by the Monticello-Jasper County Chamber of Commerce. The market is open each Saturday from 8 a.m. until noon. The Chamber of Commerce is a member of Georgia Grown and…
I’m Fixin’ To present part 42 of Southern Justice: After Chris Adams had asked Patty Osborn to be his lawyer, she had informed him that she wanted to be his girl friend rather than his lawyer. “Would you consider being both?” Chris asked. But before she could answer he stood and said, “Give me a…
I Corinthians 11:31-32 For if we would judge ourselves, we should not be judged, but when we are judges, we are chastened of the Lord, that we should not be condemned with the world. I thank God and Our Lord and Saviour Jesus the Christ for this day and The Monticello News staffs. Affordable Life—Jesus…