Clifford Albert Padgett (Cliff) leaves behind his wife of 16 years, Joneen James Padgett, as well as his daughters, Reece Ritter (Mark) and Candi Chandler (Keith). He and his wife of 45 years, Ellen Brooks Padgett (who preceded him in death) were devoted, doting, and dedicated grandparents to their five grandchildren, Dorothy Ellen Ritter (who…
The funeral for Mrs. Debra A. Matthews will be held on Tuesday, October 8, 2024 at 1 p.m., at Springfield Baptist Church, 817 Hillsboro St.. Monticello. Celebration of Life Memorial- Gray, 154 W Clinton St, Gray, GA 31032, is in charge of arrangements.
The football contest proved pretty easy this week with numerous players making the honor roll. Game No. 3, Thomas Jefferson at Gatewood was not played as Thomas Jefferson was in the path of Hurricane Helene, and was unable to make the trip, so game three did not count, making 14 the most anyone could get…
Jasper County deputies stay busy responding to all types of calls, as can be imagined in a rural county. Sometimes they are chasing criminals, other times, they’re trying to get a cow back in the pasture. Directing traffic for the schools is a daily chore for some, whereas other times, they are called upon to…
Jasper County is known for deer hunting, as it is the Deer Capital of Georgia, and this one was killed just a couple weeks ago here. Bo Denney killed this 15 point buck at 40 yards with a crossbow off private property on Smithboro Road. We will celebrate the deer as we have done for…
A full board of Monticello City Council members convened last Thursday for special called meeting to review several action items and discuss multiple probable office policies. Of the five action items listed on the agenda, only one received a vote which was the purchase of a new excavator for the Electric Department. Department Director Mike…
The Jasper County Commissioners re-opened the application process for Short-Term Rentals after hearing from several people during citizen comments at their regular meeting Monday evening. Several people complained they did not know of the requirement to register before July 2024, and they felt they should have been notified personally. They personally received cease and desist…
Jasper County Charter System is proud to announce that the 4-year graduation rate of 93.59% exceeds the state average of 85.4% % by greater than 9 percentage points. The 4-year graduation rate increased in 2024 by .64 percentage points from the previous year according to the Georgia Department of Education (GADOE). Jasper County’s overall graduation…
Willa Dale Boone celebrated her 90th birthday at Enon Baptist Church Sunday when she had all her children, and most of her grandchildren, along with other friends and family members join her for the Sunday worship service, and stay for the celebration. Mrs. Boone was born in Burnsville, N.C. and lived there her growing-up years,…
A lengthy criminal court calendar in Jasper Superior Court October 1 only yielded a few sentencings as many cases were arraigned or continued. Isaac M. Gilliam, sentenced to one year of probation for a theft by receiving stolen property guilty plea. He was credited with time served from September 2024 until October 2024 and fined…