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Page 6 - Wednesday, September 20, 2023 The Jenkins County Times j enkinsc ountytimes .com IF YOU’RE WAITING FOR A SIGN THIS IS IT. Subscribe T od ay ! (91 2)451- N EWS (6397) 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 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 f 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. Attention Retired Educators Anyone who receives a pension from the Georgia Teacher Retirement System is invited to attend a reception on Thursday, Sept. 28 at 4 p.m. at the Jenkins County Senior Center. Please join the Jenkins County Retired Educators Association (JCREA) to learn some valuable information available to retirees are you trying to rehome cats/kittens or dogs/puppies? place an ad in the classified section at no charge! thejenkinscoui4ytimes@gmail.com or call 912-451-NEWS (6397) 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 20 September 4 - Jamie Dayon Boyd, Driving w/ License Suspended/Revoked, Giving False Name, Address, or Birthdate to Law Enforcement Officer, Speeding (19-23 Miles Over) (55 Zone). September 4 - Antonio Lashawd Dishmond, Aggravated Assault Against Law Enforcement Officer When Engaged on Official Duty (Felony), Criminal Damage to Property (2nd Degree), Possession of Firearm/Knife During Commission of/Attempt to Commit Felonies Receipt/Possession/ Transfer of Firearm by Convicted Felon or Felony (1st Offense), False Statesboro, Etc., Conceal Facts/ Fraudulent Documents in Matters of Government, Open Container, Obstruction of an Officer (Misd.). September 4 - Miesha G. Lilly, Hold Placed. September 5 - Fidel Pena, Hold Placed. September 5 - Hugh Wesley Johnson, Possession of Cocaine. September 6 - Sidnie Leigh Dotschay, Theft by Taking (Misd.). September 7 - Gerald Bradley Gaiser, Aggravated Stalking (2 Counts), Terroristic Threats and Acts. September 7 - Kadarius Zy’Quan Roberson, Aggravated Battery, Aggravated Assault, Possession of Firearm/Knife During Commission of/Attempt To Commit Felonies, Unlawful for Persons Employ/ Assoc w/Criminal Street Gang to Conduct/Participate In, Discharge of Firearms On or Near Public Highway or Street. September 8 - Janice Renee Johnson, DUI, Speeding in School Zone 25 Zone (35 & Higher Miles Over). September 8 - Jaylon Rivers, Speeding in a School Zone 25 Zone (35 & Higher Miles Over). September 8 - Justin Nicholas Flake, Hold for Weekend. September 9 - Jesse Nicholas Flake, Hold for Weekend. September 9 - Stephanie Susan Hopkins, Crossing State/County Guard Lines w/Weapons, Intoxicants, Drugs Without Consent. September 10 - Abby Mastin Tebeau, Interlock Probation Violation State Court. September 11 - Edward Lane Clifton, Deposit Account Fraud. September 13 - Charles Maurice Wright, DUI (Alcohol - Concentration is 0.08G or More), Speeding (24-29 Miles Over)(65 Zone). September 14 - Trenicquia Ayanna Lovett, Driving w/License Suspended/Revoked, Speeding 55 Zone (21-30 Miles Over). September 14 - Julian E. Rivera, Speeding 45 Zone (21-30 Miles Over), Driving w/License Suspended/ Revoked. September 16 - Jesse Nicholas Flake, Hold for Weekend. September 17 - Belester Trujillo-Figueroa, DUI (Alcohol), No Drivers License, Open Container. 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