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Vol l No 20 July 19, 2023 Quality News That Affects You Millen, Georgia $1.25
SHOP
LOCAL
EAT
LOCAL
By Joe Brady, Editor
for
The Times
After a seven-month investigation,
The Millen Police Department has
issued warrants for Cordell John Henry
Cobb. Cobb is a suspect in the amied
robbery of the Panda Express in Millen
in January 2023 and also in a string of approximately fourteen robberies from Jenkins to Glascock County.
He has been charged with armed robbery, aggravated assault, and possession of a firearm during the
commission of a felony. He is currently housed in the McDuffie County Jail and will be transported to Jenkins
County.
Glascock County Sheriff Jeremy Kelley said in a phone interview, “The Georgia Bureau of Investigation
(GBI) has taken over jurisdiction of our case. Cobb is wanted for questioning in over fourteen cases.”
Millen Police Chief Dwayne Herrington said, “thanks to the hard work and detemiination of multiple
agencies Cobb has been brought to justice.”
Burglary suspect arrested
for over
fourteen
armed
robberies
By Joe Brady, Editor
for
The Times
Lovett earns
recognition
from Woman %
Club
By Jessica Suggs,
Special Contributor
for
The Times
The July meeting of the Jenkins County Commissioners was anything
but routine. With over 200 concerned citizens in attendance, the hot
topic was the proposed expansion of the landfill. Chairperson Horace
Weathersby announced, “because there are not three commissioners
physically in attendance at this meeting, nothing may be voted
on. However, we welcome comments from our citizens.” The only
commissioners present were Horace Weathersby and Hiller Spann.
Commissioner Jonathon Powell attended virtually.
Up for discussion was the Solid Waste Management Plan, which “has
not been updated since the 1990’s,” Weathersby began. The plan update
was written to comply with the Rules of See LANDFILL page 4
Georgia Dept, of Community Affairs, as
The July spotlight for the Woman’s Club Civic
Outreach and Engagement goes to Jenkins County
native Tamia Lovett. Tammy is a lifelong resident
of Jenkins County. She is employed with Planters
Electric Membership Corporation and the Jenkins
County School System.
Tammy is very active within the community. She
was voted Citizen of the Year for Jenkins County in
2020. She was elected to serve on the Chamber of
Commerce Board in 2023. On some football Friday
nights, Tammy can be found in the concession stand
fulfilling local and out of town folks with the joy of
mouthwatering food and drinks.
A fun fact about Tammy is that she has a bucket list.
One item on her list is to visit what was once “Black
Wall Street” located in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Tammy
also wants the superpower to be able to read minds
so that she can experience the feelings of others.
When asked what volunteering for her community
means to her Tammy said, “Volunteering has physical
and mental rewards such as your mood and emotions.
When you help others, it just makes you feel good
about yourself. Giving is two-fold, for both the giver
and the recipient.”
Tammy has three children Reginald, Rhonda, and
Raphael, daughter in law Dr. Kimberly Sapp Griffin
and one grandchild Ryan Griffin.
Landfill concerns
draws large crowd
to monthly meeting
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Just Peachy: Try this
delicious summer
recipe with Georgia’s
signature fruit
By Cathy Deal, Grice
Connect
Special Contributor
for
Our friends
over at Grice
Connect recently
sat down with Mrs.
Linda Newton of
Ogeechee Peaches
in Millen. Linda
shares a recipe for
a peach trifle using
this homegrown
deliciousness.
Did you know that it wasn't until 1995 that the state
of Georgia designated the peach as the official state
fruit? Lovingly known as 'The Peach State,' Georgia
got its nickname due to its reputation for producing
the highest quality fruit.
Peach cobbler, peach
City election to
fill three seats
By Joe Brady, Editor
for
The Times
The nonpartisan general election for the city of
Millen will be held Tuesday, Nov. 7, 2023, at City
Hall. The position of Mayor, Council Member Ward
#1, and Council Member Ward #2 will be up for
grabs. Qualifying begins no earlier than Monday,
August 21, 2023, at 8:30 a.m. and ends Friday,
August 25, 2023, at 4:30 p.m. The qualifying fee for
mayor is $108 and each council seat is $72.
Qualifying candidates must
file a notice ofcandidacy and
pay the fees in the office
of Judge Wanda P.
Burke, Probate Judge/
Municipal Election
Superintendent at
the Jenkins County
Courthouse. For more
information please
contact Judge Burke’s
office at 478-982-5581
AREY0U
Historic landmark
suffers fire, congregation
holds services outside
By Joe Brady, Editor
for
The Times
Jenkins County and Screven County residents were shocked Friday
afternoon to learn of a structure fire at Scarboro Baptist Church. The
Millen Fire Department and North Jenkins Volunteer Fire Department
received the call at approximately 4 p.m. Friday afternoon to respond to
a structure fire on Scarboro Church Loop.
Upon arrival, heavy smoke was observed coming from around the
eaves and ridge cap of the sanctuary.
Smoke was also observed coming from ^ ee SCARBORO page 5
Thursday,
July 27, 2023
3-6 p.m.
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