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• MILLEN • PERKINS • SCARBORO • BUTTS • EMMALANE • THRIFT • BIRDSVILLE • FOUR POINTS • Vol 1 No 14 June 7, 2023 Quality News That Affects You Millen, Georgia $1.25 Shop Local and Eat Local JCMC to open Outpatient Therapy and Specialty Clinic New patient services expected Summer 2023 Special to The Times Jeffrey Bernard Harris By Tyler Busch, Podcast Director & Staff Writer for The Times On June 2nd, the Millen Police Department responded to a call regarding two suspicious people wearing masks exiting from a truck in the area of Beale Street and Toby Drive. While officers were speaking with eye witnesses, gunshots were heard in the area. Officers searched the area around Beale Street and Toby Drive looking for the two suspects matching the description given by the witnesses. One of the subjects fled on foot into the woods and the other subject was taken into custody by Millen Police. The first subject was taken into custody without incident. The suspect was found carrying a semi-automatic pistol, which was still warm when officers discovered it. This subject was identified as Maliek Jauan Quentine Davis, 23 of Augusta, GA. Maliek Jauan Quentine Davis Officers continued their search for the second suspect and went to a residence located on Old Sylvania Road. At the residence, Millen Police arrested Jeffrey Bernard Harris, 56, and Rene Edward Malik Harris, 18, both of Millen, GA. While searching the residence, officers found Marijuana, Methamphetamine, and weapons, which were all seized by law enforcement. Maliek Davis was charged with the following: 1) Felony possession of marijuana, 2) Possession of dmg related objects, 3) Possession of a firearm during the commission of a felony, 4) Aggravated assault, and 5) Discharging a firearm inside city limits. Jeffrey Harris was charged with the following: 1) Possession of dmg-related Rene Edward Malik Harris objects, 2) Aggravated assault, 3) Possession of a firearm by a convicted felon, 4) Felony Possession of Marijuana, and 5) trafficking of Methamphetamine Rene Harris was charged with the following: 1) Discharging a firearm in city limits, 2) Possession of a firearm during the commission of a felony, and 3) Aggravated Assault. All three suspects are currently being held at the Jenkins County Jail pending court action. The arrests follow an investigation of a June 1st shooting that occurred at a residence on Hendrix Street that resulted in a 14 year-old being shot and sustaining a non life- threatening injury. Millen, GA| June 5, 2023 - Jenkins County Medical Center (JCMC) is set to expand its Outpatient Therapy Clinic at the end of June. The building will not only increase the square footage of the outpatient therapy area but also offer office space to specialty physicians and public health testing. “We were awarded funds to improve healthcare access and infrastructure at Jenkins County Medical Center. We have outgrown our current therapy space and needed to improve the resources we offer our patients and the community. Stated Antoine Poythress, CEO Of Jenkins County Medical Center. “Patients need viable options where they live to receive treatment, vaccines and Specialty Physician services The funds to build the new space are part of the American Rescue Plan act. The design of the grant was for prevention and mitigation of COVID and to enhance healthcare infrastmcture for mral hospitals. The grant was for all hospitals licensed with the Georgia Department of Community Health. The addition of three medical offices and suites will allow JCMC to invite specialists from other areas to see the patients where they live. Patients can do follow up care in a timelier manner and continue to recover without the burden of traveling out of town. JCMC plans to bring medical services including Pain Management, Cardiology, Orthopedic, and Urology to Jenkins County. In addition, JCMC will continue to serve patients more efficiently by setting up testing and screening sites for public health issues like the flu and COVID. Suspected shooter captured after fleeing from police By Joe Brady, Editor far The Times Jenkins County Clerk of Court Tracey Herrington announced last week in a press statement the eCertification service, “this will provide residents the ability to electronically request certified Tracey Herrington submit the request. Once Herrington’s office processes the request a certified copy may be downloaded or saved for future use. “I think customers will like the freedom of this new option. Of course, we are always here to help and to answer any questions a customer may have once they access the site.” The Clerk’s office may be reached by dialing 478-982-4683 Monday thru Friday from 9-5. Schools honor their own with Teacher of the Year award It’s that time of year when school has ended for the summer and teachers get a moment to reflect on their coworkers and past accomplishments. Erin Garvin has been named the Jenkins County Middle School Teacher of the Year. Coach Hil Johnson, who comes from a family of educators has been named as the High School Teacher of the Year. Not pictured is Haley Conway with the Jenkins County Elementary School. Congratulations teachers for helping our students shine! Court and Real Estate Records,’ Herrington explains. The eCertification is a software that is utilized by the Clerk’s office to generate certified copies of Court Records and Real Estate Recordings. “With this service, customers may purchase electronically certified records from the convenience of their home, or anywhere they have internet access.” To access the service visit the Clerk’s website at https://ecert. gscca.org. Follow the prompts to Clerk of Court adds more services online Local Living „2 Faith & Family „3 Perspectives ..4 Obits ,.5„ Crossword/Comics ...7 & 8 Sports „9 & 10 Farming & Fishing .. 11
