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 fifth correspondence to share my adventures living abroad. I am truly amazed at where life has taken me. I hope by sharing my experiences it encourages you to pursue your…
Deputies with the Jasper County Sheriff’s Office investigated several incidents in the last week, and have suspects for some of them. A resident on Forsyth Street reported a Polaris off-road vehicle being stolen on Monday. In addition, Big Chic in Monticello caught someone trying to use a counterfeit bill, also on Monday. In addition, juveniles…
The Monticello News salutes the Monticello Hurricane Boys Basketball Team on their win against Rabun County Saturday. The Canes will move up face Dublin this Thursday at 8:15 p.m. The winner of this game advances to the State Semi-finals. GOOOOOO CANES!!!
Dr. Charles Frazier and Mrs. Angie Lee Willis were the guest speakers at the Monticello Kiwanis Club meeting Monday. Dr. Frazier is principal at Jasper County Middle School where Mrs. Willis teaches math and is the parent involvement coordinator. Dr. Frazier talked of the many good things going on at the school, and said they…
I’m Fixin’ To Present part 23 of The Second Doublewide on the Right: Ocmulgee County Deputy Sheriff James Earl Murphy had been raised up hard in a rundown trailer park. It was during his first year in middle school when he noticed he was bigger and stronger than all the other boys, which was a…
This last weekend I had the opportunity to join a group of men at our church to be involved in the Johnny Hunt Men’s Conference Simulcast. We heard great preaching and were challenged and encouraged by the Word of God. One of the speakers that we heard was Charles Lowery, a pastor out of New…
Here’s fair warning to procrastinators, Valentine’s Day is only a few days away. Don’t get caught getting the leftover gifts and cards after the culling. How this special day has evolved is quite interesting and full of myths. The day of love is named after Saint Valentine who encouraged young men and women to marry…
The Monticello – Jasper County Chamber of Commerce (COC) initiated the new year with our annual meeting at the Charlie Elliott Wildlife Conference Center. The incoming 2016 Board was sworn and our new annual planning season began with a “Board Retreat” facilitated with great skill by Pat Merritt of Georgia EMC. While no decisions or…
It is hard to believe that we are already 16 days into the 2016 Legislative Session. With 24 more days to pass a balanced budget, vet legislation and welcome special guests, the Georgia General Assembly is hard at work ensuring the work of the people is conducted responsibly and timely. This week, the Gold Dome…
Roger Murray with the law firm Murray Barnes Finister LLP in Atlanta, has responded to a request from the Newton County Board of Commissioners concerning the bonds issued for the Baxter plant. Mr. Murray was asked to evaluate the transaction and determine if it was done properly from a legal perspective and determine if Newton…