MARVIS ARMEL WYMAN Marvis Armel Wyman, age 36, of Monticello, was arrested on August 2, and charged with armed robbery, aggravated assault, and possession of a firearm during the commission of a felony, according to a report from the Jasper County Sheriff’s Office (JCSO).On July 27, at approximately 11 p.m., a. masked person entered the…
The Georgia School Superintendents Association (GGSA) has a new slate of officers for the 2017-18 school year including Jasper County Superintendent Dr. Mike Newton as President-Elect. Also elected were Tim Cochran, superintendent of Decatur County, as President; Bronwyn Ragan-Martin, superintendent of Early County, as Secretary/Treasurer; and GAEL at Large representative Steve Barker, superintendent of Coweta…
Betty Jean Gilmore Coulter went to be with the Lord on July 27, 2017, surrounded by her loving family. A memorial service will be held at Hart’s Mortuary, Jones County Chapel at 4 p.m., on Sunday, July 30, 2017, with Julie King officiating. The family will greet friends one hour prior to the service at…
We are quick to judge others when they say or do something wrong in our eyes or according to the Word of God, the Bible. Indeed, we are quick to see the splinter in another’s eye, when we have a log in our own. We do this as individuals, as a group of Christians and…
I’m Fixin’ To present part four of Southern Justice: B. Wendell Hormel could hardly contain himself as he tucked his wrinkled shirt into his pants. He was 60 pounds overweight, and no matter how hard he tried, he couldn’t button the top button on his shirt. His food-stained tie drooped over his protruding belly. The…
How time flies? Can you believe that it has been over 25 years since “My Cousin Vinny” was filmed right here in Jasper County? The movie was a true hit making over five times the production budget. If Sherman’s March through Georgia did not put Jasper County on the map, this little jewel of a…
Greetings to my friends in district 129! While the summer season comes to an end, the excitement and buzz of a new school year begins! As a former educator, I love this time of year. As a legislator, I love working hard to ensure Georgia’s educational systems receive the support they need from the state…
For as long as I can remember I have always pulled for the underdog. It’s true in all walks of life but especially true when it comes to sports. If a team is told it has no chance to win then you can rest assured I am hoping against hope it finds a way to…
The Jasper County Board of Commissioners heard from a financial planner about issuing General Obligation bonds, and basically determined they did not want to borrow the amount of money they had been considering. Instead of looking at borrowing $8.2 million for assorted projects, the commission is now looking at only $6.2 million. The Special Purpose…
The Lady Hurricanes varsity softball squad will begin its 2017 season today, August 3 with an away scrimmage at Monroe Area High School beginning at 5:30 p.m. The squad has been busy much of the summer with early morning practices and drills in preparation for the new season. The ladies participated in a tournament last…