About The Jenkins County times. (Millen, Ga.) 2023-current | View Entire Issue (July 12, 2023)
Words of Encouragement PAGE 3 Area Events of Interest PAGE 6 Eagle Notes PAGE 4 • 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 SHOP LOCAL EAT LOCAL 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 PUT THIS, onyoUR CAIENDAW 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. OPEN HOUSE Local Living ..2 | Faith & Family ..3 | Perspectives ..4 Crossword/Comics ...7 & 8 Sports ..9 | Farming & Fishing ..11
