Stacy Nelson, 48, of Vidalia, formerly of Monticello, died Sunday, August 12, 2012 in Memorial Health University Medical Center in Savannah after a brief illness.Mr. Nelson was a native of Jasper County and lived most of his life in Monticello before moving to Vidalia in 2002. He was an account representative for Century Payments and…
Lucile Joyce Bebee Davis, 77, of Monticello, died August 5, 2012. Mrs. Davis was born April 27, 1935 to the late Mr. and Mrs. Warren Bebee. Early in her life she met and married Joe K. Davis, Sr. The two were married 58 years. As a young child, Mrs. Davis joined Springfield Baptist Church where…
JOHN DEGARMO WITH HIS NEW BOOK Local man John DeGarmo wears many hats. He is a media specialist at both Jasper County High and Middle Schools, writes a bi-weekly column, “Let’s Hit the Dirt,” about his expert gardening skills and tips, public speaker, foster parent and does much, much more. This week he adds one…
Xavier Chapman signed an intent letter to play baseball at Albany State University last Friday. Mr. Chapman, former Hurricane varsity third basemen, was joined by his mother, Kenna Jacobs, and sister, Tre’uana Jacobs. Also, head coach Chris Jenkins was on hand to congratulate the athlete. “Xavier started and batted third from the time he arrived…
Members of the Jasper County 4-H Livestock Show Team competed at the Georgia Young Farmers Association Cattle Show last weekend. Jasper County eighth grader Eli Smallwood won first place in the Shorthorn class with his heifer, Ila Mae. Fifth grader Morgan Whitley showed her Hereford heifer to place in her breed class.
The Monticello City Council voted 3-2 Tuesday to amend the current personnel policy to make it state that in the case of an appeal of termination it must go before the entire Council for a final vote. Councilpersons Larry Thurman, Cornell Williams, and Randy Strozier voted for the amendment, and Mayor Pro Tem Bobby Jacobs,…
The Jasper County Commission voted unanimously Tuesday evening to immediately terminate County Manager Greg Wood under terms of his contract, citing section 9.06. The action came after a closed session lasting nearly an hour, and was applauded by many in the audience. The commissioners then agreed for Assistant County Manager/Chief Financial Officer Lorri Smith to…
MS. EL-JOURBAGY LEADS BAND The University of Georgia Alumni Association has announced the 40 Under 40 Class of 2012. The group will be recognized September 20 at an awards luncheon at the Georgia Aquarium. Selected from more than 400 nominations, the program recognizes 40 outstanding UGA graduates under the age of 40. Jehan El-Jourbagy of…
Timothy Joe Bell was struck in the rear by a vehicle as he was walking north on Hwy. 11 North, just past Suzy Q’s Convenience Store Monday night, according to information received from the Georgia State Patrol (GSP). Mr. Bell was transported to Jasper Memorial Hospital where he died, according to the report. Aleshia Wyatt…
It was about 9 a.m. 35 years ago today. My phone rang and my mother was on the other end; she said, “Have you heard Elvis is dead?” Why do we always say “are you kidding?” when someone gives you news like that? This was a time before Breaking News and 24-hour News channels. She…