Roger Dean Moon, age 55 of Newborn, formerly of Milstead, died Tuesday, February 28, 2017. He was preceded in death by his parents, Louise and Millard Moon; brother, Lanier Moon; and sisters, Betty Pierce, Wanda Gail Moore, Sheila Sexton. He is survived by his wife, Angie Moon; son and daughter-in-law, Dustin and Jennifer Henderson; daughter,…
Former Jasper County employee Sherry Braley was sentenced to 150-180 days in a state probation detention center with the remainder of a 15 year sentence served on probation. The sentencing came in Jasper Superior Court during the February 28 motion day calendar review. The defendant was found guilty of one count of theft by taking…
The Jasper County Commissioners handled much business at their regular meeting Monday including appointing one member, Tommy Eaton, to the Alcovy Shores Water & Sewerage Authority board, and re-appointing four people to the 911 Authority Board. They are County Manager Mike Benton, Sandra Carter, Julia Richardson and Jeffery Lee, Sr. In addition, one other representative…
In a relatively light week for the Jasper County Sheriff’s Office (JCSO), no physical thefts were reported, but there was an incident of identify theft. In addition, the arrest booking for the week is shorter than average. However, several were arrested on various charges, and they include: •Richard Louis Rodriguez, 36, Newborn—aggravated sodomy, incest, aggravated…
A large crowd of young and young at heart people turned out Saturday to Jasper County High School for the annual literacy event, Seuss on the Loose. Children took part in many activities and games, and more than 30 items were given away as people purchased tickets to support childhood literacy, and used those tickets…
These two vehicles collided last Wednesday, March 1 at the intersection of Hwy. 212 east and Hwy. 380. According to a report from the Georgia State Patrol (GSP), vehicle 1, a 2000 Cadillac Seville driven by Leslie Asbell of Monticello was traveling south on Hwy. 380. She came to a complete stop at the stop…
Frank L. Harrison, of the Eudora Community, passed away February 23, 2017, at the age of 86. Mr. Harrison was a veteran of the United States Navy, serving seven years’ active duty, and 16 years in the United States Naval Reserve. On Mr. Harrison’s 68th birthday, he began his walk across the United States, starting…
RENDITION OF THE OLD MONTICELLO HIGH SCHOOL (Editor’s Note: Our coverage of Black History Month continues this week as 2007 Jasper County High School graduate Coddy Carter has submitted this piece. It will run in more than one part. The first part follows.) By CODDY CARTER Looking at the gymnasiums for both the former Washington…
Judge William A. Prior, Jr. presided over the review of the criminal trial calendar during Jasper Superior Court last week. Last Monday’s disposition of criminal cases followed a jury trial from the previous week when defendant John W. Kelly was found not guilty on four felony counts including aggravated battery and three counts of aggravated…
Jasper County deputies had a light week as far as thefts were concerned, with only one reported. That was an incident of shoplifting at Larry’s 4-Way. Several persons were arrested during the week however on various charges. They include: •Dane Michael Christiano, 27, Monticello—child support. •Jeffrey Olice Lake, 34, Monticello—possession of methamphetamine and probation violation.…