Monticello News

A deputy responded to an address on Herring Gull Court on May 23 to investigate the location of property that was reported stolen by a complainant who lives on Hwy 212, according to information received from the Jasper County Sheriff's Office .

Mark your calendar for Friday and Saturday, June 1 and 2 at 8 p.m. for you will not want to miss the #1 outdoor rodeo in the southeast occurring in Shady Dale.

Last Friday, May 18, a property owner reported the theft of several vehicles and other equipment from a hunting camp on North Cook Road, according to information received from the Jasper County Sheriff's Office .

Gene Trammell has announced his intention to seek the District 3 County Commission seat.

Seven burglaries or theft by takings have been reported for the period of May 9 through 13, according to information received from the Jasper County Sheriff's Office .

The public information meeting concerning the upcoming Transportation Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax , which will be on the ballot this coming July 31, was held Tuesday evening at he county courthouse.

More than a dozen Jasper County High School seniors and one home school student are likely facing criminal charges after taking part in a 'senior prank' last Wednesday night/Thursday morning.

A public information meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, May 15 at 7 p.m. in the small courtroom at the Courthouse to talk about the upcoming Transportation Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax .

Last Saturday afternoon, Jasper County deputies responded to a report of a theft in progress of a personal watercraft on Blue Heron Drive in Rollingwood Cove subdivision on the lake, according to information received from the Jasper County Sheriff's Office .

The Jasper County Historical Foundation will hold its annual meeting on Saturday, May 5, starting at 10:30 a.m. and feature an Antiques Road Show-style event at 1 p.m. Interested persons are invited to find out what that old painting, collectible or family heirloom is worth.

State Representative Susan Holmes of Monticello announces she will seek re-election to the House of Representatives in the newly configured House District 129 consisting of Jasper County and parts of Jones, Butts and Monroe counties.