Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. Individuals frustrated with the lack of affordable high-speed internet in Monticello and Jefferson County can take a little hope that local officials have taken notice of the…
Month: December 2019
Local youth attain leadership skills at chamber-sponsored class
Ashley Hunter ECB Publishing, Inc. Every year, the Monticello-Jefferson County Chamber of Commerce sponsors and hosts an opportunity for the youth of Jefferson County to develop leadership skills, learn about their local…
Wild Adventures announces two 2020 concerts
Comedian Bill Engvall and Rockers Skillet to take the stage Wild Adventures Water & Theme Park Contributor Blue-collar laughs and hard-rockin’ favorites will return to South Georgia next year as Bill Engvall…
DR. EMMAMUEL INWANG
Introducing new medicines vs dialysis Debbie Snapp ECB Publishing, Inc. Dr. Emmanuel Patrick Inwang came to Monticello to partner his expertise with Dr. Barbara Thomas Reddick, CEO/Director of The Holistic Plan of…
School nurses need help for students
Debbie Snapp ECB Publishing, Inc. Jefferson Somerset nurses are in need of undergarments and other personal items for students who come to them with needs. Errin Mays, Angie Bennett and Jenni Wigglesworth…
Cycling from Germany
Monticello welcomes overseas visitor Ashley Hunter ECB Publishing, Inc. “It was my lifelong dream to do a trip in the Americas by bicycle,” said Sascha Kurhajec. The 45-year-old cyclist from Germany says…
FDOT schedules toll road meetings
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. For anyone interested in attending meetings of the advisory board discussing the proposed toll road – more formally called Multi-Use Corridors of Regional Economic Significance (M-CORES) –…
Fresh seafood comes to town
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. There’s a new business in town – the Wild Caught Fish Company, a combination restaurant and boutique seafood market on the south side of U.S. 90, just…
Kimberly “Kimmy” Kay Harvin
On Thursday, Dec. 5, 2019, Kimberly “Kimmy” Kay Harvin went home to be with Jesus. From the moment of her birth and throughout her life, Kimmy was always a special child. Though…
What’s best for the future of our county?
As elected officials of Jefferson County, we swore to act honestly and independently from unethical influences. I take that oath very seriously. Our constituents deserve leaders that evaluate all the facts, do…
Power line answers
At Gulf Power, we are dedicated to delivering cleaner energy and improved reliability while lowering costs for our customers. As we move forward with the North Florida Resiliency Connection transmission line project,…
Emerald’s Gem Box
Make sure you have the true Christmas Spirit With Christmas right around the corner it is so easy to get wrapped up in Santa Claus and presents. With so little time left…
Big Bend Hospice to host Service of Remembrance
Debbie Snapp ECB Publishing, Inc. Big Bend Hospice will hold a Service of Remembrance on Tuesday, Jan. 14, at the Jefferson Senior Citizens Center. The evening will begin at 6 p.m. with…
Emergency Home Energy Assistance is available now
Debbie Snapp ECB Publishing, Inc. Seniors! Need emergency help with your utility bill? The Emergency Home Energy Assistance for the elderly Program (EHEAP) may be able to help! Funds are currently available…
Soup and society: Community meal gathers people together for dinner
Ashley Hunter ECB Publishing, Inc. The weather outside might have been frightful and cold, but inside the dining room at the Jefferson Senior Citizens Center on Tuesday, Dec. 3, the food and…
Christmas Calendar of Events
Debbie Snapp ECB Publishing, Inc. Several local churches, schools, businesses and groups have scheduled their Christmas musical programs and plays during December. December 11 Elizabeth Baptist Church (4124 Bassett Dairy Rd.) will…
Tigers score first win of the season
Ashley Hunter ECB Publishing, Inc. Despite a turbulent start to their season, the Tigers basketball team at Jefferson Somerset finally scored a win against an opposing team on Thursday, Dec. 5. During…
County eyes regulations for solar farms
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. The Jefferson County Planning Commission has begun working on a solar ordinance, the framework of which Planning Official Shannon Metty presented to the group at a recent…
County wide winners
Ashley Hunter ECB Publishing, Inc. As the judges tabulated the results of the evening’s contest, only one thing was absolutely certain and shared by all who had gathered in the Aucilla Christian…
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