About The Jenkins County times. (Millen, Ga.) 2023-current | View Entire Issue (June 2, 2023)
• MILLEN • PERKINS • SCARBORO • BUTTS • EMMALANE • THRIFT • BIRDSVILLE • FOUR POINTS • Vol 1 No 13 June 2, 2023 Quality News That Affects You Millen, Georgia $1.25 Shop Local and Eat Local Graduation night accident sends six to hospital By Joe Brady, Editor for The Times A Friday night wreck on Highway 25 North at mile marker 6, in the vicinity of Elam Church Road sent six to a local hospital and left bystanders with a silent prayer of thanksgiving that it wasn’t worse, a lot worse. At approximately 8:30 p.m. Mr. Jeffrey Campbell of Florida was driving a 2015 Ford Mustang behind a 2015 Chevrolet Malibu driven by Sable Burton of Statesboro. Campbell stmck Burton, traveling 443 feet before coming to a rest in the center median, facing east. After impact. Burton’s vehicle traveled an additional 256 feet before exiting the north bound lane into the center median. Rotating counterclockwise. Burton’s car traveled another 30 feet before coming to a final rest 187 feet on the west shoulder facing south. Along with Burton, the five minor passengers ranging in age from 7-13 years were transported to East Georgia Regional Medical Center by Jenkins County EMS. Campbell was not taken to the hospital via medical personnel. The crash was investigated by Georgia State Patrol. Photo by D. Hearn Johnson faces aggravated assault charges By Joe Brady, Editor for The Times John Cody Johnson was arrested at his residence last Wednesday, May 24th on three charges of aggravated assault and possessing a firearm during the commission of a felony. Officers with the Millen Police Department were dispatched to a residence on East Winthrope Avenue Wednesday afternoon for shots being fired. Witnesses quickly identified the suspect as John Cody Johnson. Law enforcement investigated the scene as well as surveillance video which aided in the arrest. Johnson was transported to the Jenkins County Jail without incident. This is an open investigation and more details will be made available as they are released. Produce market offers more than just produce Lucretia Davis built successful businesses through grit and determination By Dwayne Grice, Special Contributor for The Times Hard work, dedication, persistence, and strong faith were key ingredients in helping Lucretia Davis build her success. Join us as we walk through her remarkable journey of success. For Lucretia Dickerson Davis, success wasn't a goal, but it was a necessity. She grew up in Jenkins County as the youngest of five siblings, in a home filled with love, spirituality and financial struggles. Her parents | taught her at a 1 young age the value of strong work ethics and the importance of a great education in becoming success in life. The entrepreneurial bug struck at the age of 9 when she began selling GRIT newspapers. Then she took on odd jobs in the community and started a babysitting service as a teenager. "I learned life backwards in a sense. Because of our great financial lack, I knew I had to be financially successful," said Lucretia Davis. "I had to deal with finances the opposite of what I witnessed at home." After graduating from Jenkins County High School, she attended Barbizon Modeling School in Savannah. Then in Augusta she attended Phillips Junior College, Kerr Business College, and Augusta Technical College. At these schools she learned about modeling, business, and cosmetology. Big goals require big income Lucretia had big goals and knew she would need an even bigger income to accomplish them. While working full time on second shift at Jockey International, she attended Kirby Business College during the day and started a house cleaning business she ran on the weekends. She was relentless in her search to find her purpose and niche in life. At the age of 8, she recalled watching her sister comrowing someone's hair and she had her teach her how to do it. She recalls that her sister was impressed with how quickly she picked it up. "I then remember t seeing a man with a dog cut in his hair and his nickname in the back of his hair. I asked him how much he paid a barber to do that, and he told me $25. 35 years ago, that was a small fortune," said Lucretia. "That inspired me to become a barber." He tried to enter barber shool but was told she would have to attend cosmetology school instead of barber school to become a barber. Lucretia then began volunteering at Eva Smith's salon, who was her beautician, so she could get ahead once she started cosmetology school. Augusta Technical College She was shown great favor at Augusta Technical College. Coming from a family with a low income allowed her to qualify for a full tuition grant. She also entered a work study program and was given a job at Gertrude Lockhart's salon. Gertrude was also one of her teachers. Lucretia thought school would be easy but quickly learned it would be another trial. The work was much harder than she imagined, the workload was heavy, and she began considering dropping out of school during the first quarter. "I was practicing rolling hair on a mannequin with red and yellow rollers, and I told myself See LUCRETIA page 6 By Joe Brady, Editor for The Times The 2023 produce market promises to offer more than just produce. “Oh, if you’re looking for potatoes and green beans, we have those too!” Becky Thomas, manager of the Produce Market says. But there are also fresh flowers from Charm Bam, sausage from 920 Cattle Company, and possibly a cheese cake or two from Honey’s Specialties. “We also want to invite everyone out Tuesday for our ice cream social! This was a big hit last year and we are doing it again.” Thomas says. The ice cream social is during the normal hours of the market, Tuesday from 3-6 p.m. and each customer will receive a free cup of homemade ice cream, while supplies last. This is the second year the market has been at its new home at the train viewing platform. In subsequent years the Tuesday market was at the park behind Regions Bank. “We have really seen an increase in shoppers and vendors since we moved to the Chamber office,” Thomas said. As the growing season progresses, additional vendors will be on hand to sell their wares. Currently there is a selection of watermelons, Vidalia onions, com, and snap beans. Across the River Eggs offering free range, organic, large, brown eggs and freshly squeezed lemonade is on hand. The American Legion Auxiliary offers infomiation on what the auxiliary does and the Screven County chapter’s expansion into Jenkins County. Ogeechee Peaches Boynton Produce Beverly Elmore and a variety of homemade breads. Charm Bam offering fresh flowers mimm f 1 f * 1^ Ella and Parks Adams with Across the River Eggs serve customers at Tuesday’s market. Photo contributed. CONVENIENT CAR Prakul Chandra, MD • Jodi Gilmer, optim primary care Schedule appointment today: Local Living „2 Faith & Family „3 Perspectives ..4 Obits ,.5„ Crossword/Comics ...7 & 8 Sports „9 & 10 Farming & Fishing .. 11
