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Jenkins County
Senior Center
Recently, we had a discussion at the Center about how we
can leam from our past and do something good in our future.
One of seniors shared this story with us...
If I had the power to turn back the clock.
Go back to that house at the end of the block.
The house that was HOME when I was a kid,
I know that I’d love it more now than I did.
If I could be back there at my mother’s knee.
And hear once again all the things she told me;
I’d listen as I never listened before.
For she knew so well just what life had in store.
And all the advice my dad used to give.
His voice I’ll remember as long as I live;
But it didn’t seem really important then;
What I’d give just to live it all over again.
And what I’d give for the chance I once had.
To do so much more for my mother and dad;
To give them more joy and a little less pain;
A little more sunshine - a little less rain.
But the years roll on and we cannot go back.
Whether we were bom in a mansion or in a shack;
But we can start right now - in the hour that’s here.
To do something more for the ones we hold dear.
And since time in its flight is traveling so fast;
Let’s not spend it regretting that which is past;
But let’s make tomorrow a happier day
By doing our “GOOD TO OTHERS”.. .today.
Georgia students
beat national
SAT averages
Special
to
The Times
For the sixth year in a row, Georgia public-school
students outperformed their counterparts in the
nation's public schools on the SAT — specifically,
Georgia public-school students recorded a mean
score of 1045, 42 points higher than the national
average for public-school students of 1003.
Georgia's public-school class of 2023 recorded
a mean score of 534 on the Evidence-Based
Reading and Writing (ERW) portion of the
assessment, and a mean score of 511 on the math
portion. That's compared to averages of 510 and
493, respectively, for students in the nation's
public schools.
"I am extremely proud of Georgia's students
as they continue to beat the national average on
the SAT," State School Superintendent Richard
Woods said. "This is a testament to the hard work
of students and teachers, along with the families
who have invested in them. It's also confirmation
that Georgia is on the right track as we continue to
heavily invest in academic recovery and address
lost learning opportunities for every student in
every school."
Georgia students' mean score decreased slightly
compared to 2022, when the mean was 1052. The
national mean score saw a larger decrease, from
1028 in 2022 to 1003 in 2023.
There were no significant changes in
participation — 50% of Georgia's class of 2023
took the SAT at some point during high school,
compared to 51% of the class of 2022.
EMPLOYMENT AVAILABLE
EIREEIGHTER
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 drag 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
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.
Katherine Fowler holding one of her many wildflower
research sources.
Green Thumb holds
September meeting
By Kathy Gay,
Special Contributor
to
The Times
Green Thumb Garden Club members kicked off their
year with a social hour before the regular meeting time.
Mrs. Katherine Fowler, a member of Soperton Garden
Club, presented a program on native wildflowers revealed
through her beautiful photographs. She and her husband
travel the back roads, rivers, and swamps of the Garden
Club of Georgia’s Oleander District, searching for and
photographing native plants. The evidence of their successes
was the awe-inspiring photographs she shared with us.
During the meeting, members developed plans for
projects with The Home Place, JC Senior Center, JC Library
and the JC Adult Learning Center for the 2023-2024 year.
As part of the Millen Garden Club Council, they will also
help stage the bi-annual flower show in March 2024.
are you trying to rehome cats/kittens or dogs/puppies?
place an ad in the classified section at no charge!
thejenkinscountVimes@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
October 4
September 19 - Clinton Reagor Brannen, Hold
Placed for Bulloch County.
September 19 - Jetson Allen Groover, Hold
Placed for Bulloch County.
September 19 - William Travis Haines, Hold
Placed.
September 19 - Garrett Allen Herb, Hold Placed
for Bulloch County.
September 19 - Scotty Jobe, Hold Placed for
Bulloch County.
September 19 - Thomas Lee Thompson, Hold
Placed.
September 19 - Darrell Jamar Williams, Hold
Placed for Bulloch County.
September 19 - Dominque Marquis Wright,
Hold Placed.
September 19 - Justin Mcgregory Jones, Hold
Placed.
September 19 - Dakota Wilkes, Hold Placed for
Bulloch County.
September 21 - William Phillip Lariscy,
Probation Violation.
September 21 - James Grady Royal, Possession
of Cocaine.
September 23 - Jesse Nicholas Flake, Hold for
Weekend.
September 23 - Shey Joseph Hubbard, Speeding
(35 & Over) (65 Zone).
September 23 - Mark Rocker, Schedule I,
Tampering with Evidence (Felony).
September 24 - Fransico Morales, Illegal
Parking, No Driver’s License.
Incidents
September 11 - Burglary (1st Degree), Theft by
Taking, GA Highway 17 N.
September 11 - Miscellaneous Accident, US
Highway 25 S.
September 12 - Battery/Simple Battery Family
Violence (Misd.), Runaway Juvenile, Unruly
Juvenile, New Testament Church Rd.
September 12 - Miscellaneous Report, Highway
23 N.
September 21 - Dog Complaint, Parrish Burke
Ref
NOTE: If anyone has any information
leading to the recovery of the stolen purses,
please contact the Jenkins County Sheriff’s
Department at 478-982-4211.
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
