Spring is in full swing, as evidenced by the spring flowers and shrubbery which are abloom everywhere. And, if it’s springtime, it must be close to Easter, which is celebrated this Sunday, April 8.There will be a community sunrise service on the Square at 7 a.m. Sunday, and many churches have special services planned. In…
The Jasper County Board of Commissioners (BOC) Monday did something unusual, or actually they didn’t do something. They did not go into closed or “executive” session during Monday’s regular meeting. They did, however, discuss several personnel issues in public. (The law only allows them to close for deliberations, and then it is not necessary.) Human…
The Jasper County Planning and Zoning Commission met in what was supposed to be a regular meeting last Thursday, March 29 to discuss off street parking and loading requirements. This issue arose from a complaint that some commercial vehicles were parking on the right of ways on particular streets causing emergency vehicles and other vehicles…
JOHN HOOSELINE I would like to announce my candidacy for District 4 County Commissioner. Raised on a farm and keenly aware of rural issues, I have been a resident of Jasper County for the past 11 years. My goal is to bring ethics and positive teamwork to the BOC. We must work together to achieve…
BOB YARBROUGH Bob Yarbrough, a long time resident of Jasper County, has announced his candidacy for Jasper County sheriff. Mr. Yarbrough and his family are members of the New Rocky Creek Baptist Church. He served on the Board of Commissioners as well as being a volunteer fireman. He has a Bachelor of Business Administration from…
Norman Clinton Hale, 42, of McDonough, was sentenced in U.S. District Court in Macon on March 22 after entering a plea of guilty on three counts. Count One charged Mr. Hale with killing Christopher Upton, a U.S. Forest Service Law Enforcement Officer, with a Remington 700 .223 caliber bolt action rifle by discharging the firearm…
The Monticello City Council met March 27 to vote on an electric rate to make the city of Monticello utilities compatible with other power companies to offer to an industrial prospect that is considering locating here. City Manager Bob Schwartz reported that two helicopters landed in the industrial park two weeks ago, and the investors…
In this column I want to remind my readers, again, the value and importance of thanking those in public service every chance you get. In this business we here at The News respond to various calls on fires, wrecks, vandalism, weather, and any other call that peaks our interest. We get to see first hand…
I had just pulled in the parking lot for the one day sale at Family Foods last Friday when my cell phone rang. It was an AT&T telemarketer. I was so taken aback, I actually listened to him for a few minutes as best I could, since he didn’t speak Southern. Meanwhile I was cursing…
It is confirmed! A stressful week without exercise makes for a more stressful week. Late meetings, ball games and birthday parties take precedence over my physical fitness regimen. This neglect to my body causes back pain, lack of sleep, achiness in my joints, mood swings and more anxiety than I started with. Still, I do…