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The Jenkins County Times
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ORK seeking members
By Joe Brady, Editor
for
The Times
The Ogeechee Riverkeeper
is holding their membership
drive during the month
of April. Damon Mullis,
executive director says,
“becoming a member of
ORK allows us to continue
the important work of
testing water quality,
sharing stories from the
watershed, coordinating
cleanup efforts and
providing recreational
guidance.”
Adding your name to the
membership list is critical
to the legislative efforts
and grant applications
of the organization. In
recent months, ORK has
celebrated Milliken’s
removal of PFAS from
production lines around the
world; defeated a proposed
gravel quarry; helped
Hancock County update
ordinances; collected and
tested water samples;
installed new litter traps;
hosted a virtual annual
meeting and plastics
panel; provided updated
recreational infomiation;
launched a comprehensive
protection plan; partnered
with other environmental
organizations; created an
innovative, pandemic-safe
litter clean-up program.
The Ogeechee-Canoochee
Riverkeeper was formed in
2004 from the merger of two
organizations, Canoochee
Riverkeeper and Friends
of the Ogeechee River.
To become involved in
ORK please visit www.
ogeecheeriverkeeper.org
May - August
TUESDAY 3:00 - 6:00
Millen Market looking
for vendors
GA man convicted of fraud in
covid funding
A federal jury deliberated less than an hour
before finding a Georgia man guilty on
multiple charges for leading a conspiracy
to defraud the government of more than
41 million in covid-19 relief funding. Bernard
Okojie of McDonough was found guilty after
a 3 day trial.
As described in the trial, Okojie used
information for non-existent companies
to file at least 24 fraudulent applications
for Economic Injury Disaster Loans and
Paycheck Protection Program loans for
himself and others from April 2020 through
May of 2021.
Sandy Springs lawyer rapes woman
asking for legal help
A lawyer in Sandy Springs was arrested after police say he raped a woman who turned
to him for legal help. Serge Jerome, 33, was arrested during a traffic stop on Monday.
Jerome faces rape and aggravated sodomy charges, according to jail records.
In 2020, Jerome defended convicted serial rapist D’Andre Shabazz, who was later given
12 life sentences.
The case started after an investigation on Dec. 2nd after the female victim made an outcry
at a local hospital about a sexual assault. Police said doctors collected a rape kit and
investigators talked to the victim and got phone records.
Trump slams Fulton County DA during speech
Former President Donald Trump continued to go after Fulton County DA Fani Willis
during his speech to supporters in Florida after his arrest in New York City. The fomier
president called Willis’ investigation into possible illegal efforts to overturn Georgia’s
2020 election results “politically motivated.”
During Trump’s speech Tuesday night at Mara Largo he said, “the call to Georgia
was absolutely perfect.” Many believe Willis will pursue charges under the Racketeer
Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Statute.
16 year old hospitalized following shooting in Savannah
The Savannah Police Department is investigating a shooting that landed a 16-year old in
the hospital on Tuesday. The shooting happened shortly after 6 p.m. at Gwinnet Street
and Wyoming Street. The teen’s injuries are not believed to be life-threatening.
Investigators believe there was more than one shooter. The public is being urged to come
forward with any information.
Savannah girl wins national championship title
Savannah native Flau’Jae Johnson and the LSU Tigers had a historic win this past
weekend. Long time friend, Karen Hamilton remembers Johnson from when they were 6
years old. One of her favorite memories is playing basketball with Johnson at Boys and
Girls Club games.’’She’s always had that fighting spirit,” Hamilton said.
Effingham County Sheriff asks for help in solving 2020 death of 13 year old
He was found shot to death on Halloween 2020. Deputies responded to a shooting in
the 1000 block of Green Morgan School road on October 31, 2020 just before 10 p.m.
When they arrived, they found 13 year old Nickolas Amsdorff unresponsive in his home.
Investigators are asking anyone with infomiation to contact the Effingham County
Sheriff’s Office at 912-754-3449.
It’s that time of year again! The Millen Market will start May 2 and ran through August
29. “We are in need of vendors. If you have produce and other wares to sell, then this
is for you,” Mandy Underwood explains. Each year, local farmers and gardeners load up
their fresh vegetables and head over to the train viewing platform at the chamber office.
“Last year, we even had Honey Specialities bring cheesecakes and other delicacies out,”
Underwood continues.
The market is open every Tuesday from 3-6 p.m., if anyone is interested in being a vendor,
please call the Chamber officer at 478-982-5595.
Library acquires
more laptops
By Sharon Blank,
Special Contributor
for
The Times
Happy Easter! We hope everyone has had a great spring break and will come visit us
refreshed and ready for your spring reading.
Did you know that the library has a book sale going on? It’s always on but this is
the best time of the year to come in and see what we have. There’s everything from
magazines to children’s books to classic literature. Some of the books are ones that have
been removed from our
shelves, but many are from
ordinary folks like you who
have been kind enough to
donate their books to us as
they do their spring cleaning.
A lot of our sale books are
in like-new condition and by
favorite authors like James
Patterson and Danielle Steel,
and they’re all on sale at only
$0.50 per bag instead of the
usual $1.00 per bag!
If you’ve come to the library
to check out one of our
laptops and been disappointed
that there weren’t enough to
go around, you’ll be glad to hear that we’ve gotten 10 new Chromebooks, with more on
the way! This project was assisted trough a grant from the Georgia Public Library Service
with federal pandemic funding from the State of Georgia Governor’s Office.
Our Crafts To Go is not only still going strong, it’s expanding! Starting this month,
we will offer one monthly teen and one monthly adult craft along with our usual weekly
children’s craft kit.
Speaking of kids, you should bring them to the library on Tuesdays at 3:30 pm! That’s
when we have our afterschool storytime, where we read them a fun book and do a craft
or activity related to the story. It’s a great time for the kids, and a great way to help them
learn reading - and kids who read succeed!
If you want to know more about what’s happening at the library, head to www facebook.
com/jenkinscountymemoriallibrary and get the latest news!
Well, that’s all for now - see you at the library!
Suspect connected to catalytic converter thefts arrested
A Bluffion man has been arrested in connection with a series of catalytic converter thefts
in an around the Savannah area. 50 year old Willie Malone Cothem, Jr., was served six
warrants on Monday. He is charged with damaging/tampering with a motor vehicle and
obtaining metal unlawfully.
Bulloch students compete in Music education contests
The Bulloch Blues Marching Band performed at Disney’s prestigious Marching down
Magic Kingdom parade on March 18. The band is made up of 128 student musicians
from Portal Middle High School, Southeast Bulloch, and Statesboro High School.
Are you a new or aspiring beekeeper? The 2023 South
east Georgia Beekeeping Course is an excellent oppor
tunity to learn what it takes to keep healthy hives. This
seven-Saturday course will consist of lectures and hands-
on demonstrations covering honey bee biology, hive
management, mite & disease prevention, honey extraction,
and more! The course is hosted by the Coastal Georgia Botanical Gardens at the Historic
Bamboo Farm. Class is held one Saturday each month, now through July 2023. Classes
will be led by instructors Keith Fielder, Putnam County Extension Coordinator, Dr. Tim
Davis, Chatham County Extension Coordinator, and Laura Liu of the Coastal Empire
Beekeepers Association.
Southeast Georgia
Beekeeping Course
held through July
CITY OF IVMLLEIM
EIN/IPLOYMEINIT AVAILABLE
CODE ENFORCEMENT OFFICER
The City of IN/lillen is acce P ti ng applications for the
position of Code Enforcement Officer.
Effective: 3-29-2023
The position is a part time position, less than 30 hours
per week, with potential to become full time. Applicant
would be responsible for general duties including but
not limited to: enforcing the city ordinances for property
maintenance, junk cars, derelict properties, overgrown
properties, etc. The successful candidate will engage
directly with the public and must communicate
effectively, verbally, in writing, and interpersonally.
Applicant should have proficient computer skills with a
working knowledge of IVlicrosoft word and excel.
Applicant must possess a valid Driver's License and pass
a pre-employment drug screening. Applicant must
possess the ability and skills to obtain certification
through The Georgia Association of Code Enforcement
(GACE).
Applications may be picked up at IVlillen City Hall or
found on the City's webpage at
www.ienkinscountyga.com . Submit applications to:
IN/lillen City Hall
P.O. Box 929
IN/lillen, Ga. 30442
Deadline: Until the position is filled
The City of IN/lillen is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
ONE YEAR ONLINE AND DELIVERY
SPECIAL $19.95 give us a call 912.451.NEWS OR 478-401-5007
