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BOOKING
LOG
July 19
July 11 - Bishop James Talley, Hold Placed for Burke
County.
July 12 - Ashley Tyler Brannen, Schedule II.
July 13 - Sirus Cayne Young, Probation Violation for
Finger Printable Charge.
July 13 - Ryan Shondai Roberson, Forgery (1st Degree).
July 13 - Chakeria Ayrmes Thomas, Forgery (1st Degree).
July 14 - Lois Belinda Buffaloe, Hold for Weekend.
July 14 - Brett Kim Burke, Hold for Weekend.
July 14 - Davvy James Overstreet, Hold for Weekend.
July 16 - Shanard Tavarius Walton, Hold Placed.
Elam church ladies
entertain at Senior Center
The Elam church ladies Women on a
Mission hosted a game of bingo last week
at the Jenkins County Senior Center. The
prizes were extraordinary, including the
false eyelash kits! Pictured are Kathy
Clifton, Loraine Blackburn, Veronica
Cowart, and Nancy Baird with the Women
on a Mission. Photo contributed.
Public Hearing
A public meeting/hearing to consider
whether or not to issue a permit for
the operation of a privately owned
landfill by Atlantic Waste Services
on property north and east of the
Jenkins County Landfills located at
3199 Paramore Hill Road Millen,
GA 30442 and its consistency with
the Jenkins County Solid Waste
Ordinance and the Jenkins County
Solid Waste Management Plan will
be held at 3:00 p.m., Tuesday, August
8,2023 at the Jenkins County Board
of Commissioner’s Room located at
833 E Winthrope Ave, Millen, GA
30442. 8/2/23
By Joe Brady, Editor
for
The Times
Kia to invest $200 million in
EV9 production
Gov. Brian Kemp announced
this week that Kia will invest
more than $200 million and
create more than 200 new jobs
at its West Point plant. Kia plans
to unveil an all-electric SUV in
2024. More than 40% of Kia
vehicles are manufactured in West Point and the addition of
the EV9 will further increase the facility’s output.
Wanted man arrested in Bulloch County
Tommy Ellis Brown has been arrested as of Wednesday; July
12th Brown was missing from 1932 Old Groveland Road
after sheriff’s deputies attempted to serve him numerous
warrants. Brown fled on foot and was considered armed and
dangerous. Multiple law enforcement agencies responded to
the BOLO including the GSP, who sent up their helicopter.
It is unclear where Brown was apprehended, but citizens in
the area will rest easy.
Man flown to Savannah after shooting on Lanier Drive
A dispute over the weekend on Lanier Drive has sent
one man to Savannah via lifestar with a gunshot wound.
Statesboro Police Department responded to a 911 call at
8 p.m. last Sunday evening of a shooting at The Parks at
Lanier, across from Paulson Stadium. Officers confirmed
that a male had been shot and was transported via Air Evac
to Memorial Medical.
The victim’s injuries are not believed to be life-threatening.
The suspects remain at large.
Zoning proposal could ban hotels from downtown
Savannah
Historic neighborhoods in downtown Savannah are
petitioning to ban additional hotels from being built. A
ban currently exists but doesn’t extend past Forsyth Park.
The new proposal would do just that. “There is a desire
to protect the integrity of these communities,” Melanie
Wilson, Executive Director at The Metropolitan Planning
Commission said.
The question the city is asking is: How to find a balance
between tourism and its residents. “People like going to
Disney World, nobody wants to live there,” Mayor Van
Johnson said.
Dekalb Commission unanimously passes
nondiscrimination ordinance
The Dekalb County Board of Commissioners unanimously
passed a nondiscrimination ordinance at its Tuesday meeting.
The ordinance declares the practice of discrimination against
any person on the basis of race, color, religion, national
origin, sex, pregnancy, age, disability, genetic information,
familial status, marital status, political affiliation, political
opinion, sexual orientation, parental status, gender identity,
or protective hairstyle in places of public accommodation
is contrary to the public welfare, health, safety, and morals.
The ordinance establishes that any business that is a place
of public accommodation, or any owner, operator, lessee,
manger, agent, or employee of such business, may not refuse,
deny or make a distinction, directly or indirectly, in offering
its goods, services, facilities, and accommodation, to any
person because of that person’s protected characteristics.
Fulton grand jury focuses on Trump case
The Fulton County Superior Court’s grand jury temi began
last Tuesday, signaling that DA Fani Willis’ case against
Donald Trump is moving in a new phase. The DA has hinted
that charges could come in early to mid-August. Willis is
expected to present evidence collected in the year and a
half investigation into whether Trump and his allies broke
Georgia laws, including the findings of a special purpose
grand jury that investigated the allegations.
Crisp County Deputy loses life in shooting
Deputy Tyee Brown was making a routine traffic stop when
the suspect shot Brown and stole his patrol car. Brown was
only on the force a year and a half. He was a Tampa, FL
native and served in the Army National Guard before joining
law enforcement. Sheriff Billy Hancock said, “throughout
my time as sheriff, this is the first traumatic death in the line
of duty, I have experienced.”
Aged to
Perfection
By Lee Wilson,
Special Contributor Jenkins County
for Senior Center
The Times
One of our morning
devotions at the Center
really reminded us that
God has the power to move
mountains and perfomi
miracles.
There was this small
church that had inherited
some land in which
they used to build a new
sanctuary. Just 10 days
before the dedication
service, a building
inspector told the pastor
the parking lot wasn’t big
enough, and the building
wouldn’t pass inspection.
Now the lot backed right
up to a mountain and the
church had used up every
inch of the land. So there
was no way they could
add additional parking
spaces. With this in mind,
the pastor called together
his most faithful prayer
warriors and asked them to
pray that God would move
the mountain so they could
build more parking spaces
before the dedication
service.
The next morning, the
pastor was working in his
study when he heard a
knock at the door. A heavy-
set man walked in and said,
“Excuse me. Pastor. I’m
from Acme Construction
Company, and we’re in
immediate need of fill dirt
for a new shopping mall
we’re building. Would
you sell us a chunk of
that mountain behind the
church? We’ll gladly pave
over the exposed area free
of charge.”
This illustrates the
importance of praying
in faith even when the
desired result may seem
impossible. So whether
you’re praying about your
health, your finances, or
your family, remember
that God has the power to
move mountains and can
overcome any challenge
you face!
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
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
Why Early Detection of Lung
Cancer is So Important
Special
for
Tin Times
Lung cancer is the
leading cause of cancer
death in the United States.
While early detection can
vastly improve a patient’s
chances to lead a full and
healthy life, the majority of
those who are high risk are
not getting screened.
The American Lung
Association, which is
committed to defeating
lung cancer and supporting
those with the disease, is
sharing vital information
to help more people learn
their risk and connect them
to screenings and other
life-saving resources:
Preventable Deaths
According to the 2022
“State of Lung Cancer”
report, a mere 5.8% of
Americans eligible for
a low dose computed
tomography (CT) scan
were screened. A low-
dose CT scan is a special
kind of X-ray that takes
multiple pictures as the
patient lies on a table that
slides in and out of the
machine. A computer then
combines these images
into a detailed picture of
the lungs. Studies estimate
that if even just half of the
approximately 8 million
Americans identified as
high risk for lung cancer
were screened with a low-
dose CT scan, over 12,000
lung cancer deaths could
be prevented. In fact, since
low-dose CT scans started
to be used for screening, it
has reduced cancer deaths
by 20% and it has reduced
deaths from other causes
by almost 7%.
Risk Eligibility
Many people who are
at risk for lung cancer and
are eligible for screening
are not identified and are
not referred for screening.
Under the most recent
lung cancer screening
guidelines, those ages 50-
80 who have a 20 pack-
year smoking history or
who have quit smoking in
the past 15 years should get
screened for lung cancer.
The American Lung
Association offers a helpful
tool for determining
your eligibility for
screening, found at www.
SavedByTheScan.org.
Eliminating Racial
Disparities
It is especially important
for Black men and women
to speak to their health
care provider about their
risk and get screened if
necessary, as they are more
likely to develop lung
cancer and less likely to
survive five years with the
disease than people of any
other racial or ethnic group.
Research suggests that
Black Americans have a
higher baseline risk for
developing lung cancer —
Black American smokers
get lung cancer at least
20% more often than
other people who smoke.
Furthermore, systemic
racism and injustices and
issues continue to persist
in the healthcare system,
and Black people and other
communities of color are
less likely to be diagnosed
early, less likely to receive
surgical treatment, and
more likely to not receive
any treatment at all.
Fighting Barriers
Even though lung cancer
screening is extremely
effective at improving life
expectancy and has the
potential to dramatically
improve lung cancer
survival rates, many
patients are not getting
screened, even when
they have a referral from
their doctor to do so. The
reasons for low screening
adherence range from
practical concerns, such as
financial and transportation
barriers, to more elusive
issues like distrust of the
medical system and lack
of awareness regarding the
seriousness of the disease.
Emerging resources are
helping eliminate these
barriers and are making it
easier for people to assess
their screening eligibility,
locate screening centers,
schedule appointments,
and receive financial
assistance if they don’t have
insurance or transportation.
Free tobacco cessation
resources and other lung
health resources also exist
to help people to reduce
their risk. To learn more,
visit www.lung.org/lung-
health-diseases.org or
speak directly to a nurse
or respiratory therapist by
calling the Lung HelpLine
at 1-800-LUNG-USA.
When lung cancer is
detected and treated in
its earliest stages, more
positive outcomes can be
expected. That’s why it’s
so important that everyone
learns their risk and
connects to resources to
help them get screened.
AREA
EwN/ENTS OF
INTEREST
July 25 - Jenkins County Library Summer Reading
Program - End of Program w/Didgeridoo Down
Under, 2 pm.
July 28 - Observe the night sky through a high-
powered telescope at Magnolia Springs State
Park! Learn from one of the Park Rangers on the
importance of the night sky! Witness the moon,
stars, and planets! The cost is $5 per person. Space
is limited. To reserve your spot today call the park
office at 478-982-1660.
AUGUST 1 - FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL
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.
September 9 & 10 - Steel Magnolias, Pal Theater,
Millen, September 9, 7 p.m. and September 10, 3
p.m., General Admission $15, Reserved Seating $25,
Table VIP Seating $40, tickets available at the door
(until sold out), tickets available at The Sylvania
Times office, Jenkins County Chamber of Commerce,
Spring Creek Auction and Jenkins County Times.
October 16-21-61 st Statesboro Kiwanis
Ogeechee Pair, Statesboro.