The Monticello Kiwanis Club met at the Jasper County Library Monday, and Library Manager Tamala Alexander told them of many services available at the facility.The library is part of the PINES network, giving patrons access to 9.6 million books and materials statewide. It is open from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Monday Tuesday, Wednesday…
Ella Davis won the award for best float and therefore was the winner of the Snap n Turtle gift certificate in Saturday’s children’s sidewalk parade. Evan Stone was runner up. The event happened just before the Monticello Community Band presented its annual Independence Day patriotic concert on the lawn at Thomas Persons Hall on College…
Two people sustained serious injuries in two separate accidents in Jasper County over the holiday weekend. Last Friday, July 3, (top photo) a 1998 Jeep Cherokee driven by Dawn Marie Kuenzl of Conyers collided with a 1996 International 1000 series 15 van driven by Joshua Wilkes Carter of Madison. Ms. Kuenzl was delivering the U.S.…
The mayor and city council of Shady Dale will have a dedication ceremony today, July 9, at 6 p.m., for the Georgia Civil War Heritage Trails interpretive marker that was recently erected in that city north of Monticello. The Civil War Heritage Trails initiative began some 15 years ago, and the markers are now in…
The Jasper County Commissioners voted 4-1 Monday evening to give County Manager Karen Degges, a 90-day medical leave of absence after which time she would have to go on COBRA, indicating she would no longer be employed with Jasper County. She will be paid during the medical leave. Commissioner Bruce Henry cast the dissenting vote.…
Gladstone Trotman III was born to the late Gladstone Trotman, Jr. and Ada Ruth Zellers in Harlem, N.Y. He relocated to Georgia at a young age where his extended maternal family raised him. His spiritual foundation was evident as he was an active member of the Mt. Nebo Baptist Church in Washington, GA. Mr. Trotman…
Willie Harry Mitchell, age 91, of Monticello, transitioned from his earthly home to his eternal home Saturday, June 27, 2015, in the comfort of his home with family by his side. Willie Mitchell joined Greenwood Baptist Church in Shady Dale at an early age, and remained as a faithful usher until his health failed. Mr.…
Ocmulgee Circuit Judge Alison Burleson had a brief day in court Tuesday morning as more than half of the cases on docket were continued. Ayla Marie Roseboom was sentenced to 90 days in jail with credit for time served since March 25 on two separate criminal cases with the sentences to run concurrent. One case…
The Monticello-Jasper County Chamber of Commerce is excited to celebrate the 4th of July at the Market Festival on the square this Saturday. In addition to our registered 55 vendors, starting at 11 a.m, the Chamber will provide FREE, fresh slices of “Georgia Grown” watermelons. Les Steele will entertain guests with various patriotic tunes. “We…
The thought of starting a new life as a new person, really starting over, leaving everything about the past unto itself, and with Sissy being a part of it was just too much for me to even consider not doing it. I think I have mentioned before that she had that stupefying effect on me.…