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Vol l No 28 September 20, 2023 Quality News That Affects You Millen, Georgia $1.25
War Eagles Defeather the Gamecocks
By Brad Asbury, Sports Editor
for
The Times
Friday night at Roy Fiead
Stadium was picture-perfect. A
light breeze swept across the field,
the temperature was somewhere
in the mid-70s, fans were pouring
into the stadium as the game
began, and the anticipation
was high for the rivalry game
between Jenkins County and
Screven County. Twenty-two
miles separated these two
teams, but it was thirty-nine that
separated them on Friday night.
The War Eagles would upend the
Gamecocks both offensively and
defensively.
The War Eagles received the
opening kick and were forced to a
quick 3 and out as the Gamecocks
seemed to pick up on the mnning
plays the War Eagles were trying would take over on offense. The
to execute. After a deep punt by defensive power of the War
RobTravious Coney,
the Gamecocks See WAR EAGLES page 9 for FULL STORY
Meet the Candidates
Local veteran seeks top job
By Tyler Busch, Podcast
Director & Staff Writer
for
The Times
Retired Air Force veteran Terry
Hearn is mnning for mayor of
Millen. He served his country
proudly for 21 years. In the
service, Heam was an ammunition
specialist and worked on
conventional and nuclear bombs.
These bombs were then placed
onto various aircraft.
He retired from the military
in 1997 and currently works
for a company (based out of
Tamarac, Florida) that builds car
washes. Prior to his current job,
Heam worked for the Louisiana
Department of Corrections for
10 years. He has been a Millen
resident since 2016.
Heam is mnning for mayor
to make Millen an attractive
place for businesses. One of the
main issues Heam is mnning
on is tackling blight/abandoned
buildings. His plans for tackling
blight is “to look at where all the
abandoned buildings are and how
they can be utilized again.The
buildings should be renovated
to accompany new businesses.”
Heam says. In the seven years
since Heam has lived in Millen,
he has noticed that many of
these abandoned buildings
are steadily falling into
disrepair.
One area he believes
the city can do better on
is by promoting itself and
hosting events that will
bring outsiders to the city.
“We should host softball
tournaments and other
events to show outsiders
what Millen has to offer.”
Heam wants to change the
image of Millen from just
being the town where the
Nancy Hanks once stopped,
to something more like
what Georgia is known for.
He describes Millen as “a small,
mral town with lots of southern
hospitality that you can’t find in
a bigger city.”
There are many benefits to
living in Millen and according
to Hearn, “you get a big city feel
with small city ideas.” He likes the
reality that in Millen, “you know
your neighbors, its neighborhoods
are safe, and the people who ran
or own the businesses in town are
your friends. Everyone looks out
for one another and helps in a time
of need.” This has helped shape
the strong sense of community
Millen can pride itself on.
Helping Millen grow means
bringing in new businesses and he
plans to do just that. Heam states,
“I would like to see chain stores
come to Millen like Walmart and
Lowes, stores that have a wide
See HEARN page 5
Join Friends of
Magnolia for
State Parks Day
Cleanup
By Joe Brady, Editor
for
The Times
Friends of Magnolia, in
collaboration with Magnolia
Springs State Park, is thrilled
to invite the local community
to participate in the Your State
Parks Day Cleanup event on
September 23, 2023, from
10:00 AM to 12:00 PM. This
exciting initiative aims to bring
together volunteers of all ages
and skill levels to enhance the
beauty and functionality of this
cherished natural space.
With projects designed to
accommodate a diverse range
of abilities, there's no reason
not to join in on this day
of community-driven park
improvement. Whether you're
a seasoned outdoor enthusiast
or a beginner looking to make
a positive impact, there's a role
for you at this cleanup event.
Two specific areas within
Magnolia Springs State
Park have been earmarked
for enhancement during the
cleanup effort. These areas
include the kiosk and the
earthworks area. Volunteers
are encouraged to bring their
own tools, as the park has a
limited supply available for
sharing. Your tools can make
a significant difference in
revitalizing these key sections
of the park.
As a token of appreciation,
all volunteers who participate
between the hours of
See FRIENDS page 5
Millen Welcomes Celia's
Custom Embroidery: A
Hub of Creativity in the
Heart of the Community
Cdestine Hutley Unveils Her
Passion for Embroidery
By Joe Brady, Editor
for
The Times
Millen, Georgia - Millen is
now adorned with a touch of
creativity, as Celestine Hutley,
affectionately known as Celeste,
opened the doors of Celia's
Custom Embroidery in the
charming old Landrum Drive
Elementary School. With over
two decades of history in Georgia
and six years in Millen, Celeste
has become an integral part of the
local fabric.
Originally hailing from the
sunny state of Florida, Celeste and
her husband, Dawrence Hutley,
embarked on their journey to
Georgia more than two decades
ago, seeking a change of pace
and a close-knit community. Now,
they proudly call the friendly
town of Millen their home.
A Ribbon-Cutting
Celebration
Last Saturday, on September
9th, Millen came together for
a memorable ribbon-cutting
ceremony to mark the grand
opening of Celia's Custom
Embroidery. During the event.
Celeste expressed her profound
love for Millen, stating, "I love
Millen, and I have worked for
various embroiderers in the
sewing industry for many years.
This is what I love to do!"
Beyond custom embroidery,
Celeste also offers minor
alterations, showcasing her
versatile skills. Her shop carries
a selection of inventory ready for
See RIBBON page 8
City to Enforce Sign
Regulations in Public
Right-of-Way
By Joe Brady, Editor
for
The Times
Millen — In an
effort to maintain the
aesthetics and safety
of public spaces in
Millen, the City is
taking action to enforce
local sign regulations,
particularly in the public right-
of-way. According to Sec. 30-25
of the city's ordinances, specific
guidelines exist regarding signs
in these areas, and non-compliant
signs may face removal and
storage behind City Hall.
The city's ordinance clearly
outlines the rules governing signs
within the public right-of-way,
which include:
(1) Permanent Signs:
Permanent signs that comply with
city regulations are permitted in
the public right-of-way.
(2) Public Signs: Signs erected
by or on behalf of governmental
bodies to post legal notices,
identify public property, convey
public information, and direct or
regulate pedestrian or vehicular
traffic are allowed.
(3) Bus Stop Signs: Signs
placed by public transit
companies at designated bus
stops are permissible.
(4) Public Utility Signs:
Informational signs from public
regarding tnerr pol
lines, pipes, or facilities are also
in compliance.
(5) Awning, Projecting, and
Suspended Signs: These types of
signs that project over a public
right-of-way is allowed but
require a permit.
The regular traffic outlined in
Sec. 30-25, aims to ensure that
signs within the public right-of-
way do not compromise safety,
obstruct pedestrian or vehicular
traffic, or detract from the visual
appeal of the city's streets.
In cases where signs are
found to be non-compliant with
these regulations, the City may
act by removing them from
the public right-of-way. These
removed signs will be placed in
a designated fenced area behind
City Hall.
Candidates and individuals
responsible for the signs will
have the opportunity to retrieve
them from this storage area,
provided they adhere to the city's
sign regulations.
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