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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.
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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
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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.
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