Addie Kate Stone Brown died Saturday, July 20, 2024, at the age of 92. Kate—Pure One— Blessed are the pure in heart for they shall see God. Mathew 5:8She was born in Monticello on August 16, 1931. She was preceded in death by her husband, Everett Brown, Jr.; daughters, Judy Brown, Sherra Brown, and Selena…
Judge Terry Massey presided over the Jasper Superior Court criminal session on July 16 with the following sentences handed down. Michael Dexter Steffey, sentenced to 20 years with the first 180 days in Jasper County jail which was suspended upon entry into a state probation detention center for 180 days for criminal attempt to commit…
Children in Jasper County public schools return to the classroom on August 7, and to be sure you have all the information you need, The Monticello News will publish its annual back-to-school section next week. It will include bus routes, contact information, sports schedules, school nutrition news, and more. Anyone interested in advertising in the…
Jasper County deputies went to an address off Kline Road last Sunday, attempting to serve outstanding warrants. While speaking to individuals who were at the property, they observed drug ingestion devices, and subsequently obtained a search warrant for the premises. During their search deputies located suspected methamphetamine, multiple drug ingestion devices, as well as a…
Jennifer Smith was named interim director of Jasper County 911 at the end of a called meeting of the Joint 911 Authority Friday morning. The action came following the resignation of 911 Director Kimberly LeCroy Those members present went into closed session for an hour or so Friday morning before taking the vote. The group…
With the first regular season game set for Friday, Aug. 16, the Piedmont Academy football team has moved into a higher gear in terms of preparations. The Cougars began working in shoulder pads and helmets this week as allowed by the GIAA calendar. Coach Clint Satterfield said the team competed in some 7-on-7 events in…
After COVID-19 pandemic restrictions kept spectators away for the last two Olympic Games, Paris, France is prepared to welcome back crowds with a splash. Opening ceremonies will take place on Friday, July 26 with a unique opening ceremony invlving the Seine River. The ceremony will kick off 16 days of sporting events held across the…
Several members of the Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) from Jasper County Middle School and Jasper County High School attended the annual Summer Leadership and Officer Training (SLOT) Summit held last week at Peach County High School in Ft. Valley. While at the day-long conference, local FBLA members joined with 200 other FBLA leaders…
Family Connection will hold a back to school rally on the Monticello Square on Saturday, August 3, from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. It offers free bookbags for all children enrolled in Jasper County Charter System. Children must be present to get the bags. In addition, the city of Monticello will have a Back To…
Jasper County High School Film student Eli Nelson won $2,000 in the 2023 Hope Film Challenge. His 90-second original short film about anxiety will be aired this fall on Season 3 of the “Hope Givers,” an Emmy Award winning show on Georgia Public Broadcasting (GPB) for tweens and teens spotlighting hope and resilience across America.…