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Vol l No 21 July 26, 2023 Quality News That Affects You Millen, Georgia $1.25
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LOCAL
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LOCAL
Approximately 350 local citizens met last Monday
evening at the Red Barn venue to discuss a strategic
plan going forward in their fight against the proposed
waste management plan. Vondesa Lee, one of the
organizers of the event addressed the group, “We are
here to bring your attention to a matter of great concern
for our community
the proposed landfill See LANDFILL page 5
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"or landfill planning session
By Sam Eades,
Publisher
for
The Times
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By Joe Brady, Editor
for
The Times
The much-anticipated wait is
almost over! Thrift residents
are ready to pre-register with
Pineland Communications for
broadband services. If you are
interested in subscribing to their
services or packages, here's what
you need to do:
1. Preregister: If you live
in the Thrift area of Jenkins
County and wish to subscribe
to Pineland Communications'
services, you need to preregister
with them. Preregistration
likely involves providing your
contact information and address
to express your interest in their
services.
2. Email Confirmation:
After pre-registering, you should
receive an email from Pineland
Communications. This email
will likely inform you that your
preregistration was successful
and prompt you
to "complete
your order."
3. Click
the Link: In
the email, you
will find a link
to "complete
your order." You
can click on this link to proceed
further.
4. No Log-in Required:
The link provided in the email
should not require you to log in.
It should direct you to a page
where you can pick the services
or packages you are interested in
subscribing to.
5. Select Services/
Packages: On the page you are
directed to, you can choose the
specific services or packages that
you want to subscribe to. This
could include internet plans, cable
TV packages, phone services, or
other offerings from Pineland
Communications.
6. Contact from Pineland:
Once you have selected the
services or packages you
are interested in, Pineland
Communications will then contact
you to complete the process. They
may get in touch with you through
the contact information you
provided during preregistration.
You may also visit their website
at https://connect.pineland.net/
front end.
New teachers get tour of
area
By Joe Brady, Editor
for
The Times
New Jenkins County
educators were treated
to a tour of the local area
last Wednesday. “It was
rewarding to spend time
with the new teachers.
It was an exciting and
informative experience
for everyone involved.”
Chamber Director Mandy
Underwood said. Exploring
the community and learning
about Millen and its offerings
was a great way to introduce the
teachers to the area.
Having lunch at Round's
On Winthrope, sponsored by
Jenkins County Times and
Spring Creek Auction Company,
added to the enjoyment of the
day. “It's wonderful to see local
businesses coming together to
support educational initiatives
and welcome new faculty to
the community,” Underwood
continued.
The "goody" bags filled with
system.”
“With this kind of community
involvement and support,
teachers and students alike will
undoubtedly feel welcomed
and valued in the area. Such
initiatives contribute to fostering
a positive and collaborative
environment for education and
growth,” said Dr. J.P. Hearn,
superintendent of schools.
Pictured are: Mago Hadden,
Sarah Beth Dickey, Kathryn
Whitlow, Sierra Fields, and
Robbie Wamock. Photo by
Debbie Hearn.
items from local businesses was
a thoughtful gesture to show
appreciation for the teachers and
faculty attending the event. “It's
heartening to see businesses like
PruittHealth, Brinson Insurance
Agency Inc., Southland Realty
& Properties, LLC, Off The
Tracks, Millen Dairy Queen,
Durden Banking Company Inc.,
Jenkins County Medical Center,
Planters Electric Membership
Corporation, The Shepherd's
Nook and East Georgia
Healthcare Centers taking part
in supporting our educational
When seconds count,
RURAL HOSPITALS ARE
THERE
By Joe Brady, Editor
for
The Times
Timing and rapid intervention
are crucial when dealing with
cardiac and stroke patients, as
every minute counts in saving
heart and brain tissue. Jenkins
County Medical
Center (JCMC)
seems to be
well-prepared
and equipped
to handle these
urgent cases. They
have a qualified
team that includes
providers, nurses,
CT technicians,
lab technicians,
and respiratory
therapists, all working together
to provide the best care possible
for their patients.
JCMC's readiness is evident in
the presence of EKG machines
and cardiac monitors in each
room, which allows them to
quickly identify changes in heart
rhythms that could indicate a
heart attack or acute myocardial
infarction. Additionally, having
a REACH cart for telemedicine
consults with neurologists at
Augusta University Medical
Center (AUMC) enables them
to electronically send CT
images for immediate review,
allowing for timely decisions on
administering clot-busting drugs
to stroke patients.
“Rural hospitals like JCMC
play a critical role in providing
medical services to their
communities. Without access
to a local hospital or emergency
department, many patients in rural
areas would have limited or no
See HEART page 5
JENKINS COUNTY
MEDICAL CENTER
It’s voter purge
time again
By Joe Brady, Editor
for
The Times
The state of Georgia
is conducting a round
of purging from its
voter list ahead of
next year's elections. A
total of 191,473 voters
who were previously
classified as "inactive" are set
to be removed from the rolls.
An inactive voter refers to
someone whose voter registration
information is outdated or who
hasn't participated in recent
elections.
To remove an inactive voter,
the county voter registration
office sends a notice by mail, and
if there is no response within 30
days, the voter's name will be
taken off the list. However, if
an inactive voter responds to the
mailed notice by updating their
registration information, they will
be allowed to remain on the voter
rolls. Jenkins County currently
has 126 inactive voters on the list.
Secretary of State Brad
Raffensperger stated that Georgia's
See VOTER page 5
