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The Jenkins County Times
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Perfection
Jenkins County
Senior Center
By Lee Wilson,
Special Contributor
for
The Times
One of our stories that
we shared earlier this
week reminded us that we
should find a reason to be
thankful for everything.
A water bearer in
India had two large
pots, each hung on the
ends of a pole that he
carried across his neck.
One of the pots had a
crack in it, while the
other pot was perfect
and always delivered
a full portion of water.
At the end of a long
walk from the stream
to the house, the
cracked pot arrived
only half full. For a
full two years this
went on daily, with the
bearer delivering only
one and a half pots full
of water to his house.
Of course, theperfect
pot was proud of its
accomplishments,
perfect for which it
was made. But the
poor cracked pot was
ashamed of its own
imperfection and
miserable that it was
able to accomplish
only half of what it
had been made to do.
After two years of
what it perceived to
be a bitter failure, the
cracked pot spoke to
the water bearer one
day by the stream. “I
am ashamed of myself,
and I want to apologize
to you. I have been
able to deliver only
half my load because
this crack in my side
causes water to leak
out ah the way back to
your house. Because
of my flaws, you have
to do ah of this work,
and you don’t get
full value from your
efforts,” the pot said.
The bearer said to
the pot, “Did you
notice that there were
flowers on your side
of the path but not
on the other pot’s
side? That’s because
I have always known
about your flaw, and
I planted flower seeds
on your side of the
path. Every day while
we walk back, you’ve
watered them. For two
years, I have been able
to pick these beautiful
flowers to decorate my
tables. Without you
being just the way you
are, there would not
be this beauty to grace
my house!”
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, ana 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
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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 7 - 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.
are you trying to rehome cats/kittens or dogs/puppies?
place an ad in the classified section at no charge!
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Partners
In Education
BUSINESS, COMMUNITY AND SCHOOLS WORKING TOGETHER
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.
BOOKING LOG
September 13
August 28 - Vickie Eileen Handberry, Hold Placed 10
Days County Time.
August 29 - David Brandon Carroll, Theft by Taking
2 Counts (Misd.)., Theft by Receiving Stolen Property
(Misd.), Probation Violation (When Probation Terms
Are Altered) for Finger Printable Charges, Theft by
Conversion.
August 29 - Billi Dekle, Public Drunk.
August 31 - Briana Simone Thompson, Interlock
Probation Violation.
August 31 - Quintarah Mone Ricks, Driving w/License
Suspended/Revoked, Speeding (19-23 Miles Over), (55
Zone).
September 1 - Rene Edward Malik, Aggravated Assault
(2 Counts), Aggravated Battery, Discharge of Firearms on
or Near Public Highway or Street, Possession of Firearm/
Knife During Commission of/Attempt to Commit Felonies,
Unlawful for Person Employ/Assoc. w/Criminal Street
Gang to Conduct/Participate In.
August 31 - Jessilyn Nicole Garcia, Interlock Probation
Violation.
September 1 - Dion McCollum, Aggravated Assault,
Aggravated Battery, Discharge of Firearms on or Near
Public Highway or Street, Possession of Firearm/Knife
During Commission of/Attempt to Commit Felonies,
Unlawful for Person Employ/Assoc.w/Criminal Street
Gang to Conduct/Participate In.
September 1 - Adrian Hernandez, No Drivers License,
Speeding (24-29 Miles Over), (55 Zone).
September 1 - Allede Gonzalo, Hold for Weekend.
September 1 - Justin Nicolas Flake, Hold for Weekend.
September 2 - Jesse Nicholas Flake, Hold for Weekend.
September 3 - Bobbie Lee Branch, Public Indecency.
September 3 - Bobby Jason Merritt, Hold Placed for MPD
to Bond Out.
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