Zach and Rachel Middleton took a copy of The Monticello News with them on vacation to Edinburgh, Scotland when they went to the British Open last summer. This photo was taken in front of Edinburgh Castle. Are you going on vacation? If so, take a copy of The News with you, snap a photo, and…
With all the snow and ice days keeping us Georgians homebound lately, I’ve been able to catch up on my television and movie watching. I’ve been wanting to go see Den of Thieves 2 at the theater but felt like I needed to rewatch the first one to remind myself of the plot. I finally…
Returning to my hometown recently to visit family, I was glad to hear my brother say that he wanted us to attend church with him. He had spoken fondly about the congregation on numerous occasions and now my family would get to experience it firsthand along with his. First, we had the worship service, which…
In 1830, January 30th, Englishman Edward Bransfield sighted Antarctica for the first time. This discovery led to eventual exploration and research of the continent. Today is National Croissant Day in the United States, celebrating the popular pastry with its many layers of buttery layers. Yum. This date in 1969, The Beatles gave their final performance…
Everyone is invited to celebrate their love for Jackson Lake at the inaugural event, Denim & Diamonds: An Evening of Fellowship, Fun, & Fundraising for the Jackson Lake Association Held at the beautiful River’s Ranch in Jackson on Friday, Feb. 14, the event promises an evening full of fellowship, fun, and an opportunity to show…
Jasper County Primary School (JCPS) students are working on creating pollinator gardens all over the school grounds. Kindergarten students have new raised beds installed outside their classroom windows to grow all the flowers they grow indoors in mini greenhouses. Oldcastle donated two pallets of potting soil to support agricultural projects at JCPS. Kindergarten students from…
Absolute Automation and Electrical Services (AAA) collaborated with the Jasper County Primary School (JCPS) STEM lab to construct a maze for the school hamster Apple Crunch. JCPS students have been designing and constructing mazes for Apple Crunch using various materials such as cardboard and popsicle sticks this school year. Mechanical Engineer Bob Swarner owner of…
Presbyterian College salutes the success of its students by recognizing outstanding academic achievement. Ezra King of Newborn is one of those students after being named to Presbyterian College’s (PC) Dean’s List for the Fall 2024 semester. Students who make the Dean’s List earn at least a 3.5 to 3.9 grade point average for the semester.…
By ZACH HOUSTON To quote the hit 1988 classic “Bull Durham,” “Ok, we won a game yesterday. If we win today, it’s called ‘two in a row.’ And if we win again tomorrow, it’s called a winning streak.” Well fans, your Monticello Lady Hurricanes have now captured their second four-game winning streak of the season,…
Using a strong regular season as a jumping off point, the Piedmont Academy varsity wrestling team took fourth at state duals this weekend. Piedmont defeated Stratford 44-35 in the quarterfinals before falling to Athens Christian School 60-16 in the semifinals. The ACS Eagles would eventually win the state championship. In the consolation semifinals, the Mat…