The Jasper County Commissioners met twice in September, primarily handling routine county business, and discussing several items in depth in preparation for future action.The results of a meeting on September 12 was that E-911 Director Melissa Slocumb was given the go-ahead to order the radios and improvements to the 911 center. A federal mandate requires…
During the week of September 16, Piedmont Academy hosted a five-member team of peer educators for the purpose of evaluating the school for SAIS/Advanced Education accreditation. SAIS/Advanced Education member schools historically and traditionally promote quality assurance in education. SAIS began its organizational life in 1903 as the “Mid-South Association of Independent Schools,” providing training for…
Tim Anglin of Monticello, a long-time football contest player was the only player lucky, or skilled, enough to pick the winners in as many as 12 games listed in last week’s Monticello News football contest. That means that Mr. Anglin only missed two, because the third game listed in the contest, Oconee at Morgan County,…
JASPER COUNTY CONTINGENT WITH HONOREE AT AWARDS LUNCHEON Jehan El-Jourbagy of Monticello was one of 40 University of Georgia alumni to be honored last Thursday at the Georgia Aquarium in Atlanta as one of the 40 outstanding UGA alumni under the age of 40. Of the 103,000 Georgia alumni in this demographic, 400 were nominated…
Several weapons and drugs were reported stolen from a residence on Concord Road in Shady Dale last Thursday, Sept. 20. According to information received from the Jasper County Sheriff’s Office (JCSO) the back door of the residence had been kicked in and missing were a .22 pump rifle youth model, a Mossberg .20 gauge pump…
Kyle Edward O’Kelley, 25, of Jackson was killed last Thursday morning in Jasper County as he was headed to work. Mr. O’Kelley was traveling north on Jackson Lake Road near Cook Road when he apparently lost control of his 1998 Ford F-150. The truck began to rotate counterclockwise, then traveled 256 feet on the roadway,…
The softball Lady ‘Canes defeated Putnam 10-2 last week to extend their region record to 6-1 and place them in a first place tie with Beckley County. Athletic Director and Head Softball Coach Chris Jenkins said, “Putnam was a big win for us. We were both tied for first place going into the game; it…
The Lady Hurricane seniors were honored last week in their final regular season home game against Putnam County. Coach Chris Jenkins spoke briefly about each girl, telling favorite memories of each and their plans for the future. The seniors were escorted by their parents onto the field through a “bat arch” provided by the underclassmen…
Monticello Hurricane JV Linemen Luke Zech (65) and Chris Anglin (62) lead the way for Quarterback Jacob Cavender during the team’s loss to Morgan County last Thursday. The team is scheduled to travel to Pike County today, September 27 with kick off set for 4 p.m. The Junior Varsity ‘Canes are coached by John Graybill.
HANK STRICKLAND CARRIES FOR COUGARS With the total number of points put on the scoreboard, Friday night’s game between Piedmont Academy and Edmund Burke resembled an Arena League football contest or perhaps a game played in Canada. The teams combined for 87 points as well as 761 rushing yards as neither team punted in the…