W. PHIL JORDAN Phil Jordan “Mr. Phil” as he’s known to so many, will celebrate his 90th birthday tomorrow, April 24, 2015. Born in Monticello in 1925, there are so many highlights to this man’s life, it’s hard to know where to begin.He is a walking encyclopedia about Monticello and Jasper County, and knows more…
BRIAN PATRICK (R) HELPS STUDENT Brian Patrick, an English and Language Arts teacher at Jasper County High School, was recently named a top 10 finalist for Georgia Teacher of the Year by State School Superintendent Richard Woods. Chosen from a pool of 151 applicants, the finalists were chosen based on the strength of their essay…
REGION CHAMPION HURRICANES AFTER WIN TUESDAY The Monticello Diamond Hurricanes clinched the Region 4AA Championship, and remain undefeated in the region after winning 5-4 over Crawford County Tuesday. This is the first time the Hurricanes have won the championship since 2000. Prior to the Crawford County victory, the Hurricanes won another region battle against Lamar…
Marguerite Crenshaw, resident of The Retreat in Monticello, formerly of Lanett, AL, passed away Tuesday, April 7, 2015. Mrs. Crenshaw was born April 14, 1922 in Columbus, GA. Her parents, Wilson and Gladys Barentine as well as a sister, Helen Brown preceded her in death. She is survived by her husband of 77 years, William…
Ms. Mary Anne Morgan Silvis, age 72 of Monticello, passed away Wednesday, April 8, 2015 at The Gardenias Assisted Living Facility in Hampton. Ms. Silvis was born October 25, 1942. She was a member of St. George’s Episcopal Church and the Monticello Garden Club. Ms. Silvis was a loving mother, grandmother and friend. She volunteered…
A celebration of life for Ms. Mattei Joe Hunter-Awumee, who died April 6, was held April 11 at Springfield Missionary Baptist Church. Rev. Jimmy Horton, pastor, officiated; burial was in South View Cemetery. Ms. Mattie Joe Hunter-Awumee was born October 4, 1953 to the parentage of Mr. Gus and Mrs. Eddie Pearl Hunter. She received…
A celebration of life for Mrs. Bertha Mae Dunn-Montfort, who died April 5, 2015, was held April 9 at Springfield Missionary Baptist Church. Rev. Jimmy Horton, pastor, officiated; burial was in South View Cemetery. Bertha Mae Dunn was born on November 26, 1942 in Putnam County, to the late Willie Lee Dunn and the late…
Two weeks ago Georgia Governor Nathan Deal signed House Bill 91 into law thereby retroactively eliminating tests no longer required for high school students to graduate, including the Georgia High School Graduation Tests, Georgia High School Writing Test or their predecessors dating back as far as 1967. The administration of the high school graduation test…
Piedmont Academy’s golf team posted another victory Tuesday and is now looking to the upcoming region tournament. The Cougars defeated Loganville Christian Academy Tuesday 204-205 in a match played at Monroe Golf and Country Club in Walton County. Payden Cantera was the low medalist with a round of 46 while P.J. Leonetti finished with a…
The Hurricane girls and boys tennis teams garnered victories at their region tournaments placing them at a respective third seed for our region. Both teams beat Putnam to clinch a place in the state playoffs. In round two, the girls fell to Bleckley County and boys fell to Lamar County. Both girls and boys went…