Officers with the Jasper County Sheriff’s Office (JCSO) investigated four incidents of theft in the county in the last week. They included a theft by taking of undisclosed items at Edwards Mobile Home Park near Shady Dale, and the theft of two weed eaters and a chain saw at an address on Hwy. 11 south.…
DR. DEGARMO WITH SIGN The foster care residential group home Never Too Late wrapped up its five week capital campaign last week, surpassing its goal. Campaign chairperson Kim McMichael said, “Our original goal was to raise $65,000, with all money designated to pay for the renovation of the home. I am excited to announce that…
To show their appreciation for local law enforcement officers, Londa Champion of Shady Dale, and others throughout the county have joined together to let the officers know they are appreciated. Mrs. Champion created an event on Facebook, originally planning to do a dinner or a basket of goodies for the Jasper County Sheriff’s Office. She…
Last Tuesday was a very light day in Jasper Superior Court where Judge Allison Burleson had less than a dozen cases to review. Cases settled included: Anthony O’Neal Card, sentenced to 12 months of probation for simple battery, family violence. Fined $500. Nichole Lee Lewis, sentenced to 180 days in jail for attempting to alter…
If you have been out and about in Jasper County lately, then you have noticed all the lovely orange tiger day lilies that dot the side of the road, aka “ditch lilies” or, if you are lucky, the multi-colored ones in your yard. Day lilies are probably America’s favorite perennial (that’s the one that comes…
We live in a messed up world. Ceaseless wars rage because nations cannot get along. Too many innocent people are affected by senseless crime. Scientists argue about how the earth is or is not impacted our industrialized lifestyle and what should be done about it. Most pursue those things that are best for “me” while…
I’m Fixing To Present Part 45 of The Second Doublewide on the Right: There were rivets around the edge of the top of the duffle bag which Jimmy Ray Hurd had stuffed with stolen guns, ammunition and precious jewelry. There was also a prong to slide them down on and a clasp which hooked through…
Garrett Scroggs, a 2016 graduate of Jasper County High School, was recently named one of the “Top Ten Most Positive High School Athletes” in Middle Georgia by the Positive Athlete Georgia Program. Garrett was nominated by head football coach and athletic director Doug Huff as a positive athlete and role model from JCHS. Positive Athlete…
When I awoke Saturday morning I went about my weekend morning routine of getting up, brushing my teeth and hair, and then taking Roxi (my Jack Russell terrier) out. It was a beautiful morning and I was looking around the yard as I walked the dog. I noticed immediately that traffic was backed up in…
THE CARDS VISIT CITY OF PISA IN ITALY My name is Peter Card. I am currently teaching and living in Al Ain, Abu Dhabi in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). This is the eighth correspondence to share my adventures living abroad. I am truly amazed at where life has taken me. I hope by sharing…