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July 5
June 12 - Geremy Bynes - Cruelty to Children in 3rd
Degree or Subsequent Offense (3 Counts), Terroristic
Threats and Acts, Aggravated Assault Against LE Officer
When Engaged on Official Duty (Felony), Hold Placed
Probation Warrant State Court.
June 12 - Gerald Bradley Gaiser - Harassing Phone Calls.
June 14 - Taliyah Amari Perkins - Expired Driver’s
License, Speeding (19-23 Miles Over) (65 Zone), Driving
without License on Person, Fleeing or Attempting to Elude
a Police Officer (Misd.).
June 14 - Ashley Devert - Speeding (24 -29 Miles Over)
(65 Zone).
June 15 - Anthony Quinell Robinson - Speeding (15-18
Miles Over) (65 Zone), Driving while License Suspended/
Revoked (Misd.).
June 15 - Guavidencio Salvador - Public Drunk.
June 15 - Tommy Schultz - Driving while License
Suspended/Revoked, Failure to Drive within single Lane
Maintain Lane.
June 16 - Dennis Smith - Hold for Weekend.
June 16 - Katrice Clyde - Hold Placed for Prison.
June 16 - Loni Hunter Goodman - DUI (Marijuana),
Possession of Drug Related Objects, Possession of
Marijuana (Less than 1 ounce). Purchase, Possess or Have
Control of Controlled Substance in Schedule I or Narco,
Speeding (19-23 Miles Over) (55 Zone).
June 16 - Luther Hagins - DUI (Alcohol & Drugs),
Driving while License Suspended/Revoked, Violation of
Window Tint Law.
June 16 - Terry Lewis Berry - Failure to Appear.
June 16 - James Grady Royal - Interlock Probation
Violation.
June 17 - Melba Golden - Printing, Executing,
Negotiating Checks, Drafts, Etc.
June 17 - Lamar Wilcher - Speeding (35 & Over) (65
Zone).
June 17 - Chiquita Young - Possession, Manufacture,
Distribute ETC, VGCS, Obstruction of and Officer
(Misd.).
June 18 - Charles Anthony Williams - DUI (Alcohol),
Failure to Drive Within Lane Maintain Lane.
June 18 - Amir Joe Go Iff - Disorderly Conduct.
June 18 - Brandon James Royal - Interlock Probation
Violation.
By Joe Brady, Editor
for
The Times
Gov. Kemp
announces $17.3
million to fund
infrastructure
Gov. Brian Kemp
announced a $17.3
million grant to fund
seven infrastructure
projects across the state.
In a press release, the
Governor explained,
“this will promote
economic development and mobility to Georgia businesses
and citizens.
Anovion Techologies coming to Decatur
County
Governor Brian Kemp announced that Anovion
Technologies will build a manufacturing facility to Decatur
County. The project will create 400 jobs and over $800
million in the local economy. As the latest milestone on
Georgia’s path to becoming the e-mobility capital of the
nation, this project means all four comers of the state has
seen major investment and job creation from this industry.
Anovion Techologies produces synthetic graphite for use
in batteries that power EV’s, electric storage systems,
electronics, military applications, and other products. The
facility is expected to be open in late 2025.
Gentiva Hospice of Statesboro receives circle
of excellence award
Gentiva Hospice of Statesboro recently received the circle
of excellence award. The award recognizes the top-tier
metrics of a branch and its associates, which are the direct
result of extraordinary patient and family care. Executive
Director, Rebecca Poole said, “it’s tmly an honor to
accept this award and all the credit that goes to our team.
Our team’s actions and hearts define who we are at the
Statesboro branch.”
Richmond County Sheriff’s deputy charged
with inappropriate relationship with a minor
Deputy Chris Masters has been booked into the Richmond
County jail last week He has been charged with sexual
exploitation of children and violation of oath by a public
officer. Masters began working with the Sheriff’s office in
2007 and was assigned to the courthouse. He resigned in
lieu of termination.
Savannah doctor behind bars, charged with
child molestation
A Savannah surgeon who was previously arrested for
sending nude photos to someone he believed was 14 years
old is back behind bars. Dr. Mark Anthony Winchell, 51,
was arrested on two felony counts of child molestation and
booked into the Chatham County Detention Center.
In 2021, Winchell was charged by the Lexington County
Sheriff’s office in South Carolina for sending nude photos
to who he believed was a minor.
Tyler Perry spotted shooting new movie in
Savannah
A new Tyler Perry film is being shot in the Hostess City of
the South. Last week production tracks from Tyler Perry
Studios were parked outside of Georgetown Elementary
School. The film has not yet been named but the working
title is DITB. Extras were sought to portray mourners at a
funeral.
A fair scene is scheduled to be shot this week. The filming
is taking place at the same time that Clint Eastwood is
making his new movie. Juror #2, also in Savannah.
BOE releases new budget
At the June Board of Education monthly meeting, the board members approved the new budget. Below is a summary of
the budget. The new school year begins August 1, 2023.
Jenkins County Board of Education
Summary Report By Fund
July 1. 2022 - June 30. 2023
Tentative Budget
General Fund
Special Revenue
Funds
Debt Service Fund
(Bond)
SPLOST Fund
(Construction)
Est. Beginning Fund Balance
July 1, 2022
$4,000,000.00
$300,000.00
$890,000.00
$1,220,000.00
Revenue Sources
Local Taxes
Other Local Sources
State Sources
Federal Sources
Other Sources
$4,307,573.00
$25,000.00
$8,692,060.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$250,000.00
$300,000.00
$6,250,000.00
$0.00
$850,000.00
$1,000.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0,00
$0.00
$1,000.00
$0.00
$0 00
$0.00
Total Estimated Revenues
$13,024,633.00
$6,800,000.00
$851,000.00
$1,000.00
Expenditures/Function
Instruction
$7,881,576.00
$1,250,000.00
$0.00
$0,00
Pupil Services
$292,585.00
$70,000.00
$0.00
$0.00
Improvement of Instruction
$561 ,855.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
Instructional Staff Training
$31,500.00
$1 15,000.00
$0.00
$0.00
Educational Media
$129,919.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
General Administration
$515,986.00
$100,000.00
$0.00
$0.00
School Administration
$1,097,983.00
$0.00
$0.00
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Business Services
$286,297.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
Maint & Plant Operation
$889,574.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
Student Transportation
$962,805.00
$30,000 00
$0.00
$0.00
Other Support
$15,000.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
School Nutrition Services
$0.00
$1,000,000 00
$0.00
$0.00
Enterprise Operations
$0.00
$235,000.00
$0.00
$0.00
Facilities Construction
$0.00
$4,000,000.00
$0.00
$500,000.00
Debt Service
$0.00
$0.00
$664,350.00
$0.00
Total Estimated Expenditures
$12,665,080.00
$6,800,000.00
$664,350.00
$500,000.00
Estimated Fund Balance
June 30, 2023
$4,359,553.00
$300,000.00
$1,076,650.00
$721,000.00
The budget will be considered for final adoption by the Jenkins County Board of Education on June 27, 2022
at 4:30 pm at a meeting to be held at the Board of Education Central Office.
Aged to
By Lee Wilson,
Special Contributor
for
The Times
We recently attended an
and participated in a program on older adult scams. It is
estimated that millions of older adults from all walks of life
encounter harmful scams each year.
If we think of society as a building that supports our
wellbeing, then it makes sense to design the sturdiest
building we can - one with beams and a solid foundation
and walls necessary to keep everyone safe from scams and
healthy as we age. We have organizations like consumer
protection service agencies that work to stop scams and
make sure companies, banks and lenders treat us fairly.
But is it a scam??? Is the sales person using high pressure
sales tactics? Scams often say things like, “Act now!”;
“Time is running out!”; “This is a onetime offer!” Are
you being told that you won a contest that you didn’t even
enter? Lottery and sweepstakes scams almost always start
this way. You can’t win a contest if you didn’t enter! Have
you been scammed I the past? Often scam victims have
their personal contact information sold to other con artists.
You may get unsolicited calls from people promising to get
your money back or provide other remedies or offers. These
offers can be scams too. Beware! You may receive phone
calls for services that you were not seeking. Sometimes
scams begin with someone knocking on your door offering
services or sending out promotional materials. This often
happens I n the case of home repair scams. Sometime you
may be contacted over the phone by the “police”. Some
scams begin with a person pretending to be a police officer
who tells you that they are concerned that you have been a
victim of a crime. They then proceed to solicit your personal
information. In truth, the police will contact you in person
if they have questions for you or believe that you have been
a victim of a crime.
Protect yourself: Sign up for the Do Not Call Registry at
www.donotcall.gov.
Shred junk mail, old bills, bank statements and any other
documents that have personal information.
It is ok to be rude. If a sales person calls or comes to
your door and seems to not take no for an answer, close the
door or hang up the phone. You don’t have to let yourself be
pressured into anything.
Never sign anything that you don’t understand. Have a
trusted person to assist you.
Everyone has a right to safety and to be protected from
scams.
Perfection
Jenkins County
Senior Center
Elder Rights Conference
NOW HIRING
THE HOUSING AUTHORITY OF THE CITY
OF MILLEN IS ACCEPTING
APPLICATIONS F0RTHE 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 HAVE TO BE
ABLE TO PASS ADRUG TEST AND HAVE A
CLEAN CRIMINAL HISTORY. SALARYWILL
BE BASED ON EXPERIENCE.
APPLICATIONS MAYBE OBTAINED AT
THE CENTRAL OFFICE
AT 570 WALLACE STREET, WAYNESBORO,
GA, 0RBYCALUNG 706-554-2233 EXT
105. APPLICATIONS ARE TO BE
SUBMITTED TO: HOUSING AUTHORITY
OF THE CITY OF MILLEN, ATT: BRENT
MEEKS, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, P.0. BOX
628, WAYNESBORO, GA 30830.
THE HOUSING AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF MILLEN IS AN
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER,
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EMPLOYMENT AVAILABLE
EIREEIGHTER
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
drag 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