Virginia Francis Culpepper Hogan, age 95, of Norcross, passed away Thursday, Jan. 12, 2017, at her residence. Virginia Hogan was born in Orange, Texas, to the late Byron Culpepper and Ruth Clark Hayes Culpepper. She was a 1942 graduate of Winthrop College with a degree in Dietetics. Virginia Hogan excelled at being the best wife…
Evans Funeral Home announces the death of James Fred “Jimmy” Avant, age 82 of Jefferson, Ga., who entered into rest Wednesday, January 11, 2017. Mr. Avant was born in Hillsboro, Ga., a son of the late Fred and Evelyn Frances Key Avant, was a member of Union Baptist Church and attended the Jackson County Senior…
A celebration of life for Jeannete Mannings, who died January 10, was held January 15 at St. James A.M.E. Church in Monticello. Pastor Donna Marie Calix officiated; burial was in South View Cemetery. Ms. Mannings was born on January 31, 1950 in Chicago, Ill., to the late Clyde Aaron and Jennie Mae Mannings. She grew…
The Monticello City Council last week approved retail sales for alcohol for the following businesses which applied for beer and wine licensing for 2017: A&Q Grocery, LLC, A-1 Foods, Circle K #2069, Ingles Market Inc. #496, Monticello Food Mart and Monticello Family Foods. The council also named Doug White City Manager, Lathaydra Sands, City Clerk;…
A special election to fill the county commissioner vacancy left by the death of Commissioner Gene Trammell will be held on Tuesday, March 21. A runoff, if needed, will be held April 18. Qualifying for the election will take place in Jasper County Probate Court beginning February 6 at 9 a.m., and ending at noon,…
This morning as our pastor asked us to turn to the book of Haggai for the reading of the Bible, he said, “I hope I am saying this name correctly.” My wife leaned over and asked me if his pronunciation was correct. I responded by saying “Whatever way he chooses to pronounce it is correct…
Consistency, humans crave it, knowing something is always going to be the same, whether it is the food at a restaurant, the feel of the rocking chair in your grandmother’s living room, the first bite of a Krispy Kreme donut, even the sound or song we choose for our cellphone, all comforting or have meaning…
Let me first start by saying thank you for allowing me to serve as your State Representative! It is humbling that you all have given me the opportunity to represent the wonderful folks in our area as we begin the 2017-2018 legislative term. Monday, Jan. 9th my colleagues and I gathered from across the state…
Judging by the number of posts and comments on Facebook alone, it seems Falcons Fever has infected those who are die-hard football fans as well as those who may just be casual followers of the professional game. Atlanta’s convincing win against Seattle in the divisional playoff round last weekend now has the Falcons one win…
Piedmont Academy’s wrestlers continue to show improvement as the 2016-2017 region tournament begins to draw closer. The Mat Cougars competed at a tournament hosted by Trinity Christian School in Dublin this past weekend and two team members placed third including Tanner Coppock (170) and Logan Conner (195). Piedmont also hosted a home meet recently which…