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• MILLEN • PERKINS • RED HILL • SCARBORO • BUTTS • EMMALANE • THRIFT • BIRDSVILLE • FOUR POINTS •
Vol l No 19 July 12, 2023 Quality News That Affects You Millen, Georgia $1.25
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Speeders get more than
a ticket
By Joe Brady, Editor
for
The Times
Jenkins County Sheriff’s
Deputies thought they were
pulling over a speeder when
they spotted a Kia Forte on
Thursday, June 29, going 75
mph in a 55-mph zone. But as
they approached the vehicle and
began conversing with the driver,
the strong odor of marijuana
couldn’t be ignored.
Law enforcement asked the
occupants of the vehicle to
exit and while searching, a bag
containing what was believed
to be marijuana and a partially
smoked marijuana cigarette
was discovered. Also, during
the search, officers discovered
a handgun and 8.23 ounces of
methamphetamine. The driver
identified as Daquan Cutliff and
Briniya Roberts were transported
to the Jenkins County Jail
without incident. Cutliff
was charged with 2 felonies:
Briniya Roberts
Trafficking methamphetamine
and possession of a firearm
in commission of a felony
and possession of marijuana
(misdemeanor); speeding;
child restraint; and defective
equipment.
Roberts was charged
Daquan Cutliff
with 2 felonies: Trafficking
methamphetamine and
possession of a firearm during
the commission of a felony;
and 2 misdemeanors: drug
related objects and possession of
marijuana.
City awards proj ect to
local business
F our-year-old
wows crowd
with anthem
Hank Woodard may be small in stature, but he
has a powerhouse voice. The crowd was wowed last
Monday at the annual Patriotic Celebration when
Hank sang his rendition of the national anthem.
Hank couldn’t have done it without his brother
Tucker, 9, who helped him remember lyrics. But
when you’re only four, you can’t be expected to
remember everything! Photo by D. Hearn
Jenkins County
Graduate
Starting a
Football Team
By Brad Asbury, Sports Editor
for
The Times
TC Herrington, a 2013 graduate
of Jenkins County High School
has filled out the necessary
paperwork, announced a
coaching staff, and scheduled
tryouts for a semi-professional
football team that will have its
home base in Millen. The team,
the SouthemCity Soldiers, will be
Tucker and Hank Woodard
Ellison represents FCCLA
and brings home the bronze
By Joe Brady, Editor
for
The Times
Emmalea Ellison has made Jenkins County proud! She represented
the JCHS Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA)
at the national convention in Denver, Colorado. The Jenkins County
student attended workshops and competed in various events. She was
one of the top 10 finalists and brought home the bronze medal.
The FCCLa is a national Career and Technical Student Organization
for students in Family and Consumer Sciences education in public and
private school through twelfth grade. FCCLA offers resources and
opportunities for students to pursue careers that support families.
By Joe Brady, Editor
for
The Times
The Millen City Council
approved a local business to
complete some work on Foggy
Field Road at the July meeting.
The 1st phase of a water main
upgrade on Foggy Field Road will
begin the removal of fifteen trees
along the right of way. The scope
of work includes resurfacing of
the roadway once the water line
is replaced.
“East Georgia Tree Service was
approved by the council as the low
bidder,” City Administrator Jeff
Brantley explained. East Georgia
is owned by Jenkins County
native Blaze Chance. The bid
came in at $7500 and will be paid
from the American Rescue Plan
Act (ARPA). “Phase 2 will be
replacing the water line and road
resurfacing,” Brantley continued.
“That portion of the project will
be paid from the Transportation
Splost (TIA) and the ARPA funds.
During the monthly meeting.
City Council also approved
adding two stop signs on Gilmer
Street, making the intersection of
West Atwell and Gilmer a 3-way
stop.
There are still $49k still
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outstanding in city property taxes.
The tax sale is an annual event
that takes place on the courthouse
steps. Property owners who
are delinquent on their property
taxes are notified when their
property will be auctioned off for
delinquent taxes.
If a property owner fails to
pay their property taxes on time,
a tax lien may be placed against
your property. Until the property
taxes have been paid in full, the
lien prevents you from selling or
refinancing the property. Once
your taxes are paid including all
penalties and interest, the tax lien
is removed.
However, if the property owner
cannot pay, the county where the
property is located, will hold a
Sheriff’s or Tax Sale {auction}.
The winning bidder will pay the
amount owed including late fees
and interest. The bidder becomes
the lienholder and in Georgia,
the property owner has twelve
months from the date of the sale
to redeem the property from the
lienholder. If this fails to happen,
the lienholder will foreclose and
take ownership of the property.
Thursday,
July 27,2023
3-6 p.m.
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