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Page 6 - Wednesday, June 28, 2023 The Jenkins County Times thej enkinscountytimes .com FOR SALE 5 Speed Manual Transmission for 1999 through 2001 Dodge Dakota, 4 Cylinder, $600, Call 912-978-2226. 6.21 are you trying to rehome cats/ kittens or dogs/puppies? place an ad in the classified section at no charge! email: thesylvaniatimes@gmail.com or call 912-451-NEWS (6397) BOOKING LOG June 28 By Joe Brady, Editor for The Times Augusta city councilman sentenced to prison Sammie Sias, 68, the former District 4 Augusta Commissioner, was sentenced to 36 months in prison after being found guilty at trial of destroying records in a federal investigation and then lying about it to federal investigators researching the case. Sias was convicted of destmction, alteration, or falsification of records in Federal Investigations and false statement, or representation made to a Dept, or Agency of the U.S. Sias is also ordered to pay $5,000 and serve three years of supervised release upon completion of his prison term. Augusta man sentenced to prison for covid 19 scheme Kamario Thomas, 42, of Augusta, was sentenced to 38 months in prison after pleading guilty to conspiracy to commit wire fraud and money laundering. He also must pay $4,546,945 in restitution to the U.S. Small Business Administration, and to serve three years of supervised release. Thomas conducted a scheme to submit fraudulent applications for Covid-19 small business relief funding that netted more than $4.5 million in payments. Statesboro city council annexes Bel-Air The City of Statesboro has annexed the remainder of the Bel-Air subdivision on Northside Drive and approved a zoning change. This allows $40 million, 124 single family homes to be developed. Jerry Lee Mikell was also honored at the monthly meeting for 30 years of service with the wastewater treatment plant. Man arrested after fight escalates to deadly shooting at travel center According to the GBI, an Augusta man has been arrested after deadly shooting at a travel center. On June 17, the Madison Georgia Police Department called in the GBI to investigate a shooting at the Pilot Travel Center in Madison. Between 7 and 7:30 p.m., 28 year old Charles Corbit and 32 year old Taylor Dickens were in a fight with each other when during the fight, corbit grabbed his gun and shot Dickens. June 6 - Allede Gonzalo - Improper Lane Change, No Driver’s License. June 7 - Michele Sampson - Simple Battery. June 8 - Derrick Lee Thomas - Hold Placed State Court Bench Warrant. June 8 - Jose Amilcar Velasques Cruz - No Drivers License, Seat Belt Violation. June 8 - Mark Richmond - No Driver’s License, Speeding (19-23 Miles over) (65 Zone). June 9 - Eva Leonora Arevalo - Improper Lane Change, Improper Tag Display, Possession of Cocaine. June 9 - C hase Michael Harley - Maintaining a Disorderly House. June 9 - Anna Josephine Doloski - Speeding (19 -23 Miles Over) (55 Zone), Driving while License Suspended/Revoked. June 11 — Cory Torez Curcio - Driving while License Suspended/Revoked, Speeding (35 & over) (65 Zone). June 11 — Herminia Diaz Reyes - No Driver’s License. June 11 — Nicholas Johnson - Driving while License Suspended/Revoked. June 11 — Quarterrious Antonio Kuykendall - Hold for Court. June 11 — Jeremiah Watkins - Investigative Hold. WE REBIND BIBLES! (912)451-6397 The Shepherd's Nook Christian Supply 125 North Main St. Downtown Sylvania, Ga Jasper County Council places moratorium on large residential developments The Jasper County Council took a big step toward slowing down progress, specifically the amount of building and development in rural areas. The council approved a 270 day moratorium on large residential developments, commercial projects and signs on the north end of Jasper County. Jasper County Chairman urged leaders to take a step back and find what properties might be right for development. A concerned citizen said, “we don’t want another Bluffton, another Hilton Head, another Hardeeville.” Hall County man awaiting molestation trial accused of committing crime again A Flowery Branch man awaiting trial allegedly sexually assaulted a second victim. According to the Hall County Sheriff’s Office, James Kenneth Evans, 34, was arrested April 2021 for crimes committed against the first victim. The crimes were committed in 2017 and 2020. That victim was under the age of 16. The new victim is under the age of 10 and deputies say the crimes happened between 2014 and 2015. He’s charged with aggravated child molestation, aggravated sodomy, rape, and incest. MARK YOUR CALENDARS! By Sara Eades, Publisher for The Times Mark your calendars now for Saturday, September 9, 2023 and Sunday Matinee, September 10, 2023 as The Jenkins County Players present, "Steel Magnolia's" on stage at The Historic Pal Theater. Saturdays show will start at 7:00 pm and Sunday Matinee will begin at 3:00 pm. The actors for this production will be. The Jenkins County Times own. Carmen Bennett, as Ouiser Boudreaux , Anna Burch as M'Lynn Eatenton , Molly Edenfield as Truvy Jones, Shana Godbee as Annelle Dupuy, Elva Mills as Clairee Belcher and Tina Tweedy as Shelby Eatenton. Sam Eades, Performance Director for the Jenkins County Players will direct the play. Tickets go on sale on August 7, 2023. Tickets will include, general admission, $15.00, reserved seating, $25.00 and VIP table seating which includes heavy Or'derves, $40.00. (A minimum of 40 tickets are available for VIP table seating) Tickets will be available at The Chamber of Commerce, Spring Creek Auction, The Jenkins County Times, from any member of the Main Street Millen, and in Sylvania at The Sylvania Times offices. In the play, Tmvy Jones runs a successful beauty salon in Chinquapin, Louisiana, where all the ladies in the neighborhood have a standing Saturday appointment. Along with her anxious and eager assistant, Annelle, Truvy styles the hair of many of the women about town: wealthy widow and former first lady of Chinquapin, Clairee Belcher, local curmudgeon Ouiser Boudreaux, intelligent and compassionate career woman M’Lynn, and her daughter Shelby, the prettiest girl in town. Shelby’s engagement is the talk of the town, but the joy and excitement of her wedding quickly turn to concern as she faces a risky pregnancy and a myriad of health complications. Eventually, when Shelby dies from complications related to her diabetes, M’Lynn has to deal with the most difficult of life’s challenges: the loss of one’s only child. As the women of Chinquapin makes their ways over life’s many hurdles together, they find comfort in one another. Make your decision now to attend this wonderful perfomiance of Steel Magnolia's at the Historic Pal Theatre, Cotton Ave. Millen, Georgia. AREA EVENTS OF INTEREST June 29, Thursday: Jenkins County Republican Party is holding its quarterly meeting at 6:30 at Cafe' on Cotton. The public is invited to attend. June 30- Bring family and friends to the campground picnic pavilion at Magnolia Springs State Park in Millen to create colorful origami jumping frogs. These frogs are fun for playing or having friendly frog races. $2 Registration is required in advance at the Visitor Center or call (478)982-1660. $5 Park pass required. July 1 - Statesboro Fireworks Fest, Mill Creek Regional Park, 5 p.m. - 10 p.m., inflatables, vendors, frog jumping contest, live music, fireworks and much more. July 1 - Burke County - Waynesboro Fireworks at the Recreation Department, 6 p.m., inflatables, food, com hole tournament, and more. July 3- Patriotic Celebration on July 3rd at the Jenkins County Recreation Department!! Come early to enjoy inflatables, games and food and stick around for the fireworks!! Gates open at 6 PM and the fireworks start at 9:20 PM. August 12 - The PAL Theater in Millen presents the Chi-Town Transit Authority!! A tribute to the music of Chicago. Purchase Regular Seating for $20 or the VIP Pass for $30. The VIP Pass includes exclusive front row seating, a pre-party show and appetizers at 6PM, and a meet and greet with the band!! Click on the discussion tab on the event page to access payment links. VENDORS NEEDED Farmers Market WiFfyiiiM iAY %- (y ® mi ® y EMPLOYMENT AVAILABLE FIREFIGHTER The City of Sylvania is accepting applications for the position of firefighter. Applicant would be responsible for general duties of engaging directly in firefighting, rescue, and fire prevention activities. Drives and operates fire equipment, assists in maintenance and repair of fire stations and equipment; does related work as required. Must possess certification as a Firefighter from the Georgia Firefighter Standards and Training Council or be able to obtain certification within one year of employment. Must have or be able to obtain a valid Class F State of Georgia Motor Vehicle Operators License. Salary increases after six- month successful probationary period and annually thereafter as budget allows. Benefits include health insurance including an employer paid option for the employee, retirement option, disability insurance, vacation, sick leave, and holiday pay. Applicant must pass a dmg test and physical. Submit application to Stacy F. Mathis, City Manager, Sylvania City Hall, 104 S. Main St., Sylvania, GA 30467. The City of Sylvania is an Equal Opportunity Employer NOW HIRING THE HOUSING AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF MILLEN IS ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR THE POSIHON OF: MAINTENANCE LABORER. APPLICANTS MUST BE QUALIFIED IN ALL MAINTENANCE WORK REQUIRED IN MULHFAMILY HOUSING. APPLICANTS MUST HAVE A VALID DRIVERS LICENSE. APPLICANTS WILL HAVE TO BE ABLE TO PASS A DRUG TEST AND HAVE A CLEAN CRIMINAL HISTORY. SALARY WILL BE BASED ON EXPERIENCE. APPLICAHONS MAY BE OBTAINED AT THE CENTRAL OFFICE AT 570 WALLACE STREET, WAYNESBORO, GA, OR BY CALUNG 706-554-2233 EXT 105. APPUCAHONS ARE TO BE SUBMITTED TO: HOUSING AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF MILLEN, ATT: BRENT MEEKS, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, P.O. BOX 628, WAYNESBORO, GA 30830. THE HOUSING AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF MILLEN IS AN EQUAL0PP0RTUNITY EMPLOYER. 7 5 23
