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The Jenkins County Times
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Jenkins County
Senior Center
“The Stories We Hear”
By Lee Wilson,
Special Contributor
for
The Times
The other morning, we
were all sitting around at
the Center listening to each
other tell stories. James
told us a story about a
friend of his from years
ago who went on a trip to
Jerusalem with his wife. He
said that his friend’s wife
just nagged all the time and
was always complaining
about something, and while
they were on their trip, the
wife suddenly died. His
friend met with a funeral
director there in Jerusalem
about shipping his wife
back to the States, and he
told him that it would cost
approximately $25,000 to
ship her back home, but
he could bury her there in
Jerusalem for around $500.
The man immediately
replied that he wanted her
shipped back home, and
the funeral director was
surprised. He asked him
why he didn’t want to go
ahead and bury her there
in Jerusalem and save so
much money. The man said,
“You know, a long time ago,
this man was buried here in
Jerusalem, and three days
later, he rose from the dead.
I can’t take that chance!”
Charlie wasn’t going to
let James outdo him with
his story, so Mr. Charlie
told us about his grandson
who'd just passed his
driving test and wanted to
drive his truck. Mr. Charlie
told him that he would
make a deal with him then.
He told his grandson that
if he brought his grades up
from a B to an A, studied
his Bible a little more,
and got a haircut, then
they would talk about
driving his truck. After a
few weeks, Mr. Charlie
saw that his grandson was
reading his Bible more,
and had even pulled his
grades up to an A, but his
grandson had not gotten a
haircut. His grandson tried
to explain that he noticed
in his studies of the Bible
that Samson and John the
Baptist had long hair and
that there was even strong
evidence that Jesus had
long hair. Mr. Charlie then
asked his grandson, well,
did you notice that they all
walked everywhere they
went?
The stories we hear each
week...
PUBLIC NOTICE
Hie Housing Authority of the City of
Mllen will conduct a Public Hearing
to discuss the Agency Annual Plan as
established by the Quality Housing
and Work Responsibility Act of 1998.
The purpose and goals will be
explained and the Housing Authority
will receive comments from all
interested parties. This public
hearing will be conducted on
Wednesday, September 27,2023 at
11:00 AM at the Housing Authority
Office located on Hart Avenue in
Millen, Georgia. AH interested
parties are invited and encouraged to
attend this meeting.
9.6.23
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 drug 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 Opportunity Employer
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.
Saturday, September 9, 2023 1 0:30 a.m
Jenkins County Democratic Committee's Monthly
Meeting Location; Jenkins County Senior Center,
September 12 - 100th Anniversary of Brier
Creek Chapter DAR, Drop In 4 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Kinchley Place, Sylvania.
September 76-Brooklet Peanut Festival 10 a.m.
September 18-19 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. and
September 20 8:30 - 12 Noon
Qualifying for the vacant District 1 city council
seat left vacant by Council member Shumake
The cost is $72 and must be paid at the Elections
Office at the Jenkins County Courthouse. The
election will be held with the General Election on
November 7, 2023.
September 23 - Tortoise & the Hare 5K Run &
Walk 7 a.m., to support SC Community Collaborative &
Soup Kitchen, sponsored by Queensborough Bank & Trust.
October 1 - 46th Millen Fair on the Square, 9
am - 4pm, with Parade at 10 a.m.
October 6 & 7- David Jeremiah Prophesy
Tour, Charleston, SC Coliseum, Friday, and Saturday,
Get free tickets at davidjeremiah.org/prophesy-live
October 24 - Downtown Swainsboro Fall
Festival, 5 p.m. - 7 p.m.
November 10 - Evening w/Tim Tebow,
Burke County Health (1057 Burke Veterans Parkway,
Waynesboro), 6:30 p.m., tickets $50.
November 30 - Downtown Waynesboro
Christmas, 1 p.m. - 5 p.m.
December 9 - Sylvania Christmas Extravaganza.
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BUSINESS, COMMUNITY AND SCHOOLS WORKING TOGKTHF.R
The 2023-2024 Partners in Education for the
Jenkins County School System are;
B&T Food Fresh Market; Brinson Insurance;
The Charm Bam; CoreCivic; Dairy Queen;
Durden Bank; Georgia Power; Hadden
Insurance Agency; Huddle House; Jenkins
County Chamber of Commerce; Jenkins County
Times; Jenkins County Family Enrichment
Center; Jenkins County Medical Center;
Modem Woodmen of America; Planters EMC;
Queensborough Bank; Regions Bank; Round's
on Winthrope; Subway; Superior Alarm of
Millen; Spring Creek Auction
These businesses are proud to support Jenkins
County Schools.
Cope big winner
this weekend
Rob Cope of Statesboro went home a little richer this
past weekend when he won the cash jackpot. Spring Creek
Auction customers participate in a cash jackpot each
weekend. This weekend we will have auctioneer and dealer,
Billy Williams in the house while Sam is directing Steel
Magnolia’s at the Pal.
Join us each Friday and Saturday at 6 p.m. And don’t
forget about the Cracker Jack Cafe! We now have soft serve
ice cream. Photo by D. Hearn.
STATE OF GEORGIA
CITY OF MILLEN
NOTICE OF SPECIAL
ELECTION
IN THE CITY OF MILLEN
The Special Election in the City of Millen-District
1 to fill the unexpired term of the former District
1 Council Member Giovanni R. Shumake will be
held at Millen City Hall 919 College Avenue Millen,
Georgia on November 7, 2023, in conjunction with
the Municipal General Election.
All persons in the City of Millen -District 1 who
are not registered to vote and desire to vote in
the special election must be registered to vote by
October 10, 2023, at 5:00 p.m.
Advance (Mail-Out-Absentee) Voting begins
on October 16, 2023, at 9:00 a.m. and ends on
November 7, 2023, at 5:00 p.m.
Advanced (Absentee-In-Person) Voting shall
be held at the Jenkins County Courthouse, 611
East Winthrope Avenue Millen, Georgia 30442,
beginning on October 16, 2023, at 9:00 a.m. and
ending on November 3, 2023, at 5:00 p.m.
Saturday Advanced In-Person Voting shall be
held on October 21 and October 28, 2023, from
9:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m.
On Election Day, November 7, 2023, all voting
will take place at Millen City Hall 919 College
Avenue Millen, Georgia 30442. Polls will open
from 7:00 a.m. until 7:00 p.m.
Should a runoff election be required, such runoff
will be held on December 5, 2023.
For Additional information contact Wanda P.
Burke, Election Superintendent at 478-982-5581.
This 30th day of August, 2023.
Wanda P. Burke
Election Superintendent
Jenkins County, Georgia
611 East Winthrope Avenue
PO. Box 904
Millen, Georgia 30442
478-982-5581
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