Betty Jean Harrelson Wells of Monticello, died Thursday, Sept. 28, 2017 after a long illness. She went to be with the Lord at the age of 75 surrounded by her loving family at Eternal Hope Hospice in Griffin.Betty was the oldest of seven children born February 16, 1942. She outlived all her siblings. Betty and…
YEARS LATER, ARMY BUDDIES REUNITE AGAIN Seven former members of the U.S. Army’s 28th Artillery C-Battery Unit stationed in Bad Kissinger, Germany from 1960-1963 held their annual reunion last weekend at the home of Monticello residents Woodie and Sue Perkins. Woodie served in the Army before leaving the military in 1962 to purse a plethora…
Deputies with the Jasper County Sheriff’s Office made few arrests in the last week, and had few reports of thefts. There was a report of a package from Amazon being taken from a residence on Rock Eagle Road. In addition, a burglary was reported on Pine Valley Road, and a financial transaction card fraud was…
Ken McMichael and Mary Alice Carter with the Jasper County Water and Sewer Authority approached the Jasper County Commissioners at their regular meeting Monday about a concern that had come to the attention of the JCWSA. They first gave some background about the Feldspar rock formation, calling it the most valuable resource ever discovered in…
JAMES SAMPSON, CHEYENNE GRAY, TRISTAN HARPER This Friday, Oct. 6, will be the first time in history that a university marching band will step on field and perform in the Rose Bowl Field in Monticello, Jasper County, GA. The Valdosta State University Blazin’ Brigade Marching Band will be bringing their 120 plus member band to…
RAYCE VAUGHN (L), DAVID LEACH It was a tough week for Monticello News football contest players. First, we messed up. The same game was listed on number five and number eight last week. Some players, like the winner, chose to be sure to get one right, and split their answers, putting USC on one and…
Robert James Fletcher, Jr. went to be with his Lord and Savior on September 8, 2017. He is reuniting with family and friends as they worship at Jesus’ feet. Oh Happy Day! Robert, or Bob as his friends called him, loves Jesus and loved his family and loved his church; all of them: Curlew Baptist,…
Never Too Late founder and National Developmental Director Dr. John DeGarmo welcomes Rob Andrews as the new Executive Director of Never Too Late. Never Too Late is designed to be a residential group home for boys in foster care in Georgia. Mr. Andrews has a wide range of experience working with children, including serving as…
Fall is here and with that being said, this weekend will bring an end to the 22-week Market on the Square, says Pam Mayer, president of the Monticello-Jasper County Chamber of Commerce, sponsor of the event. “This year we have had an overwhelming amount of quality vendors, both on the Square and inside the Visitors’…
I’m Fixin’ To present part 12 of Southern Justice: During the remainder of March, Jackie made weak objections as Rick lavished her with gifts. There was a new wardrobe, a Mercedes convertible, jewelry, redecoration of the condo and weekend jaunts to exotic places; indeed she received her own checking account and a copy of his…