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LUCRETIA
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this is the day I am going
to decide to stay or give
up," said Lucretia. "Thank
God I stayed! It was at this
moment that I decided to
make this profession my
career for life."
Building a business
It is no surprise that
Lucretia became the top
student in her class and
exceeded all her peers
to become an honor
graduate. After graduation
she began working in
salons in the CSRA while
simultaneously building
her clientele working out
of her "Kitchentician".
The "Kitchentician" she
jokingly says was the
kitchen of her home in the
projects.
She quickly outgrew her
business in her project
home and began looking
for her first storefront.
In 1991, she found that in a
rundown fomier telephone
building in Millen. With
a lot of sweat equity, she
moved into the rented
building and opened JDs
Beauty and Barber Salon.
Lucretia was the first
person in her family to
open a business, which was
a salon. She operated out
of this building for the next
nine years.
She began employing
others, mentoring them
and encouraging them to
find their success in life.
It wasn't easy, she had her
share of tribulations along
the way, but quitting is
simply not in her DNA.
She persisted.
Statesboro Salon
In 1993, she entered the
Statesboro market and
opened her second location
at 18 North Zetterower
Avenue. This new salon
became a hub for Ogeechee
Technical College 4th
quarter cosmetology
interns. This provided
her with even more
opportunities to mentor and
inspire the next generation
of salon owners. She
continues to operate this
location.
Millen Expansion
In 2000 she purchased the
former Bill's Dollar Store
building which is 5,000 sq.
ft. located at 617 Cotton
Avenue in Millen.
"I moved from a 400 sq.
ft. rented space to my own
5,000 sq. ft. building," said
Lucretia. "Now is God
good or what?"
In addition to her salon,
she opened four more
businesses and leases
space for a sixth business
including:
• JDs Beauty and
Barber Salon Inc.
• Millen Wigs and
More
• The Nail Studio
• Millen
Consignment Shop
• Millen Civic
Room
• She Jay's Hair
Collection, LLC (Owned
by Shenice Thompson)
Lucretia is married to
Charles Davis. They
have been blessed with
a wonderful family and
lots of grandchildren.
Their daughter Salita
Walker Williams joined
the business as a Master
Cosmetologist. However,
she died at age 26 after a
long illness on January 4,
2015.
CORE Credit Union Board
Outside of building her
business and her family,
serving on the Board of
Directors for CORE Credit
Union has been one of her
greatest honors. Lucretia
has served CORE for
nearly two decades.
"I recall being introduced
to CORE by a friend. Until
then I didn't understand the
difference a credit union
offered. She explained
to me how a credit union
is focused on lifting the
underserved communities
and people who need
more help in getting their
finances established. They
look more at everyone’s
story," said Lucretia. "As a
board member, I have seen
the tremendous difference
CORE makes in so many
lives in the communities
we serve."
Looking back
For the past 32 years
Lucretia has built
successful businesses in
Millen and Statesboro.
As she looks back over
her career, she is blessed
to have had wonderful
mentors in all aspects of
her life. This is the one
"difference maker" she
encourages others to do as
they begin their careers, no
matter what the profession.
"I can't begin to explain
the importance of a great
mentor. Don't ever try to
go it alone. Find someone
who has been where you
want to go in business and
learn from their success,"
said Lucretia. "Find
someone who has your best
interest at heart. Preferably
someone who shares your
heart and soul."
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By Joe Brady, Editor
for
The Times
Gov. announces appointments to court of
appeals and solicitors’ general vacancies
Governor Kemp announced the appointment of Jeffrey
A. Watkins to the Georgia Court of Appeals, Gregory N.
Sasser as Solicitor General of Bacon County, and Jared
Roberts as Solicitor General of Coffee County. Jeffrey
currently serves as Superior Court Judge of the Cherokee
Judicial Circuit; a position Gov. Kemp appointed him
to in 2019. Gregory Sasser serves as Regional Alternate
Defender for the Brunswick Judicial Circuit, maintaining
all initial conflict appointed cases throughout the entirety
of the five counties within the district. Jared Roberts serves
as a judge for the Broxton Municipal Court.
Man ’s body pulled from Lake Lanier
Terry Daughtry, 57, of Atlanta was found dead Tuesday,
May 23, near a dock at the Sunrise Cove Marina on Lake
Lanier in Gainesville. Daughtery’s body was pulled from
the lake just hours after his friends reported him missing.
His body was in the water, not far from where he kept his
boat. A friend said they last saw him in the area around 9
p.m. on Monday, May 22.
Courthouse floor collapse cause concern for
area business owners
Business owners around York Street in Savannah are upset.
Work to repair the floor collapse at the federal courthouse
is supposed to take 4 weeks. As part of the process a
crane will need to be brought in, closing off York Street
between Whitaker and Bull. With Memorial Day weekend,
businesses will be impacted. Many of the questions by
business owners in the area have gone unanswered.
Trump to address Georgia GOP convention in June
Donald Trump is set to speak at the Georgia GOP
convention in June. He will headline the June 10 event
in Columbus, which will bring together more than 1,000
GOP activists across Georgia. His appearance comes at a
testy time for Republicans who are split over his latest bid
for president. Polls show him with a solid lead in Georgia,
but Florida Gov. DeSantis is within striking distance.
Former Gubernatorial candidate Kandiss
Taylor says earth is flat
Former gubernatorial candidate and current Republican
district chair, Kandiss Taylor, told the Jesus, Guns, and
Babies podcast last week that, the earth is flat, “all the
globes, everything. I turn on the TV, there’s globes in
the background. That’s what they do to brainwash us. It
doesn’t make sense.” Taylor explained. Ms. Taylor also
believes the 2020 presidential election was stolen. She has
become the latest GOP member to jump on the flat Earth
train.
Georgia’s book ban may have violated civil rights act
Last year, Forsyth County Schools banned eight books
from all libraries and media centers after parents deemed
them inappropriate for containing sexually explicit
material. The DOE began an investigation into whether
civil rights had been violated. As a result, the district
agreed to settle the complaint by offering supportive
measures to any student that it’s decision to ban the books
may have impacted.
EMPLOYMENT AVAILABLE
Full Time Custodian
The Jenkins County Board of
Commissioners is accepting
applications for the position of full-time
custodian. Applicant must possess a
valid driver’s license and high school
diploma or equivalent. The employee
would be responsible for the janitorial
services at Jenkins County Court
House, the Jenkins County Annex, the
Jenkins County Senior Center and the
Jenkins County ASCS building.
Interested parties should apply at the
office of the Jenkins County Board of
Commissioners, located at 833 East
Winthrope Avenue in Millen, Georgia
by 5:00 P.M. on Friday, June 16, 2023.
Jenkins County is an Equal Opportunity
Employer and is a Drug-Free Workplace.
AREA
EVENTS OF
INTEREST
Saturday, June 3, Magnolia
Springs State Park
10 am — 2 pm
Events:
Living History 11 am
Camp Lawton Museum (free all
day)
Animal Show 1 pm
Bouncy House, Splash Pad, Crafts,
Games, Food. S5 Parking Pass
PLUS $5 Per Vehicle Program Fee
Saturday, June 3rd:
Rural Church Ramblings sponsored by Jen
kins County Chamber and Newington Heri
tage Society. $60 per person includes lunch at
Rounds on Winthrope. Meet at the Screven
County Rec Department at 8:15 a.m. Space is
limited so contact the Chamber office to re
serve a seat! 478-982-5595
Tuesday, June 13 - Mars Theater
(Springfield): The Boxmasters with Billy Bob
Thornton 7:00 PM - 9:00, Website: http://
www.marstheatre .com
Billy Bob Thornton and the Boxmasters are
set to play the Mars Theatre on Tuesday, June
13 at 7pm. Tickets are on sale NOW. The
event is sponsored by Brad Cherney's State
Farm Agency and partially funded through a
grant provided by Effingham County Cham
ber of Commerce. Formed in 2007, The Box-
masters have recorded an impressive and di
verse catalogue of music that touches on their
love of a wide array of influences, but most
importantly, the rock and roll of the 1960’s.
Listening to The Boxmasters, one can hear
obvious odes to the Beatles, Byrds and Beach
Boys, but also important to The Boxmasters
are The Mothers of Invention, Kris Kristoffer-
son, John Prine and Big Star.
Saturday, June 24:
The next Perkins Music Show is scheduled at
6 p.m. The Palmetto Cadillacs will perform
the entire evening. The public is invited to the
old depot!
JOB AVAILABLE
The housing authority of the CITY OF
SYLVANIA is accepting applications for the
position of Maintenance Laborer. Applicants
must be qualified in all maintenance work
required in multifamily housing. Applicants
MUST HAVE a valid driver's license.
Applicants will be required to pass a drug test
and have a clean criminal history. Salary will
be based on experience. Applications maybe
obtained at the CENTRAL OFFICE at 570
WALLACE STREET, Waynesboro, Georgia,
or by calling 706-554-2233, extension 105.
Applications are to be submitted to:
HOUSING AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF
SYLVANIA, ATT: BRENT MEEKS,
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR.
P.0. Box 628, Waynesboro, Ga. 30830.
THE HOUSING AUTHORITY OF THE CITY
OF SYLVANIA IS AN EQUAL
OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.
6.7.23
EMPLOYMENT AVAILABLE
The Jenkins County Board of Commissioners is
accepting applications and resumes for the
position of full-time Recreation Administrative
Assistant. Applicant must possess a valid driver’s
license, a clear MVR, and a clear Criminal History.
The employee would be responsible for the
supporting the Recreation Director in the efficient
and effective operation of the County’s Recreation
Department, based upon By-Laws and other
guidelines established by the Jenkins County Board
of Commissioners and the State of Georgia.
Salary is negotiable based on education and
experience. Benefits include paid vacation, paid
holidays, health insurance, retirement, and more.
Interested parties should apply at the office of the
Jenkins County Board of Commissioners,
located at 833 East Winthrope Avenue in Millen,
Georgia by 5:00 P.M on Friday, June 2,2023.
A full Job Description is available at the
Commissioners’ Office.
Jenkins County is an Equal Opportunity Employer
and is a Drug-Free Workplace. .,.
