About The Jenkins County times. (Millen, Ga.) 2023-current | View Entire Issue (May 12, 2023)
Local Living „2 Perspective ..4 Faith & Family ..3 Eagle Nest ..8 Farming & Fishing ..11 Sports 9 • u Ph • MILLEN • PERKINS • SCARBORO • BUTTS • EMMALANE • THRIFT • BIRDSVILLE • FOUR POINTS • Vol 1 No lO May 12, 2023 Quality News That Affects You Millen, Georgia $1.25 Shop Local and Eat Local Apartment complex eases housing shortage By Hannah Derriso, Reporter for The Times The housing shortage issue in Jenkins County has been minimized thanks to the opening of a new apartment complex, Ella Mae Gardens. Ella Mae Gardens is a beautiful apartment complex that offers a range of amenities and is an ideal choice for those looking for comfortable, modem living spaces at affordable prices. The apartments at Ella Mae Gardens are spacious and well-designed, with a range of floor plans to suit different needs. Whether you’re looking for a one-bedroom, two- bedroom, or three-bedroom apartment, you’ll find plenty of options to choose from. The apartments feature modem appliances, including refrigerators, dishwashers, and stovetops, as well as ample storage space. One of the standout features of Ella Mae Gardens is the community amenities. The complex features a clubhouse that residents can use for events and gatherings, as well as a fitness center for those looking to stay in shape, a fenced in playground for children, gazebo with picnic tables, and a fenced in area with raised garden beds should any tenants want to put their green thumbs to work. With rental rates ranging from $500-$800, the apartment complex fits a wide range of budgets. Photo by H. Derisso Hunnin’ Lovins named GRAND CHAMPIONS Doctor proud of role in Bethany By Hannah Derriso, Reporter for Tin: Times Kyle Gay has been one of the faces of Jenkins County Medicine since his grandfather. Dr. A.P. Mulkey was. A graduate of the Medical College of Georgia and one of the primary medical providers in Jenkins County for thirty years. Dr. Gay joined “Your Choice Healthcare, PC.” on Highway 25 in Millen. His passion for caring for the citizens here made him the obvious choice for Medical Director of Pmitt Health’s Bethany Home in Millen. As Medical Director for the last twenty-five plus years. Dr. Gay is responsible for seeing his existing patients who have moved into the facility, as well as making sure all See DOCTOR page 6 Local High School Student Organizing benefit concert By Joe Brady, Editor for The Times 1st Place - Butt Naked BBQ - Luke Morris 2nd Place - Hunni Lovins - Brandon McElveen 3rd Place - Papa Rob’s BBQ - Rob Cope Hunnin’ Lovins has taken the title of Grand Champion from the BBQ Cookoff held last weekend at the Recreation Department. Thanks to an anonymous donor, Brandon McElveen walks away with $1,000 prize package. Other winners include: CHICKEN PORK 1st Place - Beer and Bones - Chad Busby 2nd Place - Road Kill Grill - George Saxon 3rd Place - Hunni Lovins - Brandon McElveen RIBS 1st Place - Bryant Brother BBQ 2nd Place - Beer and Bones - Chad Busby 3rd Place - Hunni Lovins - Brandon McElveen SAUCE 1st Place - Bryant Brother BBQ 2nd Place - Butt Naked BBQ - Luke Morris 3rd Place - Up In Smoke - Richard Stidons DESSERTS 1st Place - Sara Jo Britt 2nd Place - Sara Jo Britt 3rd Place - Helen Taylor “Our events cannot be a success without our sponsors,” Mandy Underwood, Chamber Director said. “We would like to thank 920 Cattle & Company, Parker Engineering LLC, McDonald’s, Dairy Queen Grill&Chill, Ayers Law Office PC, Core Civic, and Railroad Gun and Pawn.” She also would like to thank the donor for the prize money. “And thank you to all the patrons of the event”. By Tyler Busch, Podcast Director & Staff Writer for The Times This past week, I had the pleasure of getting to know a local high school student, Aubrey Thomas who is organizing a benefit concert to help raise money for the Statesboro AMBUCS organization. The tricycles are known as Amtryke, which are modified tricycles. The modified tricycles are given to adults and children with motor limitations. Each Amtryke costs around $1,000. AMBUCS was founded in 1922 by a businessman who wanted to give back to his community. The original name was American Business Clubs, and its first product was Aubrey Thomas the Amtryke. Audrey is a rising senior at Southeast Bulloch High School and participates in beauty pageants. She has won the awards of Miss Southeast Bulloch High School and Teen Miss Brooklet Peanut Festival. Aubrey has a passion for special education and currently assists a special needs class at Sallie Zetterower Elementary in Statesboro as part of her work-based learning class. Audrey says, “every morning I go for an hour and a half to Sallie Zetterower Elementary, I am in an elementary special education class, which has inspired me to do this event.” She continues saying that “I have gotten lots of hands-on experience and am learning so much about the education field.” She loves what she does at school and knows this is what she would like to pursue in college and eventually go into special education. Audrey says about future college plans, “I am really not sure where I want to § ee BENEFIT page 5 go for school, but I would not be mad if I Blood Drive changes locations The Shepeard Community Blood Center May Blood Drive has been changed from JCMC to The Chamber of Commerce building. The drive is Tuesday, May 30 from 2 - 6p m. at 548 Cotton Ave. Walk ins and appointments are welcome. A photo ID is required.
