Each year Father’s Day rolls around and the question always arises, “What to get dear old dad, pops, daddy?” Grilling tools, sports equipment, a big side of beef?Some of us have lost our fathers, but we still have some fond memories. Maybe a memory of my father is one you might also share. My father…
You can be sure that if you are an active person, at some point you will suffer from an injury. Maybe not as serious as a face plant during a bike race, but most assuredly body aches, swelling and other physical challenges on your journey to achieving your fitness goals. Many may take this opportunity…
Jasper County High School Head Football Coach Eddie Roberts has announced a Youth Football Camp scheduled for Monday, June 25 through Thursday, June 28, from 8:30 a.m.-noon each day. The camp will be open to all rising first graders through rising eighth graders. Monday and Tuesday will be dedicated to fundamental drills, and a trip…
X-GIRLS POSE FOR TOURNAMENT PHOTO WITH FIRST PLACE TROPHY After finishing in the top eight in the U.S.Fastpitch Association (USFA) state tournament recently in Carrollton, the Jones County based 12U girls fast pitch team, the X-Girls, returned to CAM-Sports action this weekend in Milledgeville to win its fourth championship of the year. Tiella Banks, Tori…
ALLISON HIRSCH AND ERIKA DETOTA WITH CAR Rally America Co-Driver Allison Hirsch and Driver Erika Detota finished the extremely fast and narrow stages of The Susquehannock Trail Performance Rally (STPR) in fifth place in the G2 class recently. The G2 class is comprised of two-wheel drive vehicles that are non-turbo’d and have a smaller engine…
MISS CAGLE WITH TROPHIES AND HORSE SPICE Local nine-year-old cowgirl Hayden Cagle recently wrapped up the 2011-2012 rodeo season with the Middle Georgia Junior Rodeo Association. She ended the season and claimed the season’s Championship in both barrel racing and pole bending for the junior age group of 7-11 year olds. She was also named…
Shannan Dorthea Campbell Faircloth, 42, of Dothan, Ala., died Thursday, June 14, 2012. Mrs. Faircloth was born in Griffin, to the late Douglas M. Campbell and Marsha White Cleveland. She graduated from Monticello High School in 1987. She loved to participate in local plays and talent shows. She was a member of Eastern Star in…
More than 20 people seeking elective office attended a forum at Springfield Baptist Church annex Monday evening, and after brief opening remarks, took questions from the audience for nearly three hours. The questions were written by audience members and turned in to the moderator, Juanita Davis, who asked the questions. Tibia Williams was timekeeper. Introduction…
The deadline to register to vote in the July 31 primary and non-partisan election is Monday, July 2. Anyone who is unclear about his or her registration status should visit the registrar’s office in the basement of the Courthouse or call 706-468-4908 to confirm registration status. New voter registration cards will be mailed out this…
The dry weather that has been prevalent in 2012 was given a break over the last week as rains fell, with as much as three inches reported in some areas around Jasper. After the rains one day this beautiful double rainbow was visible over Shady Dale. Shady Dale resident and Monticello News reader Londa Champion…