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The Jenkins County Times
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Residents Seek
Solutions for Gip
Road Conditions
By Joe Brady, Editor
for
The Times
The recent heavy rains have taken a toll on Gip
Road, rendering it unsafe for daily commuters and
causing disruptions for residents in the area. The
deteriorating road conditions are affecting access to
several properties, including Douglas Clifton Farm,
Otis Clifton Farm, and Fields Road, which serves as a
vital connecting route.
Years of wear and grading have left a significant
portion of Gip Road expo sea down to the clay mantle
level, creating slick and perilous driving conditions.
The situation is exacerbated by the presence of steep,
vertically carved ditches and a narrower road surface,
making it difficult for vehicles to pass each other.
Consequently, rainy weather often compels residents
to employ tractors or 4x4 vehicles to rescue cars
trapped in ditches, while even delivery drivers have
required assistance.
Concerned residents have pinpointed three main
areas along Gip Road that require immediate attention:
Item 1: Elevated Curve at Douglas Clifton
Farm Heavy rain transforms this stretch
of the road into a treacherous riverbed,
making it difficult for vehicles, including
farm equipment, to navigate safely.
Item 2: Blocked Branch and Creek Culvert
Further down the road, the area around the
branch and small creek has seen a buildup
of sand that now obstructs the drainage
system. This accumulation results in water
pooling in the center of the road during
heavy rainfall.
Item 3: Otis Clifton Farms
Over the years, the road in front of Otis
Clifton Farms has undergone significant
grading, resulting in the lowering of the
original roadbect by eight inches. This
alteration has led to water lines of residents
being severed. Though barriers have been
erected to mitigate the issue, the road often
turns into a slippery foam river during
rainstorms.
In response to these pressing concerns, residents
turned to the county's authorities at the October
County Commissioners meeting for assistance. They
requested the dispatch of a road engineer to assess the
situation and devise a plan to address these critical
issues that are affecting their daily lives and safety.
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Thompson, Kathy Gay, Veronica Cowart, and Melanie
Clark. Photo contributed.
By Veronica Cowart
Special Contributor
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Millen Garden Club, Green Thumb Garden Club, and
Millen Garden Club Council were well represented at the
Oleander Annual District Meeting with the Garden Club
of Georgia, Inc. Sixty-Fifth Annual meeting in Jesup on
October 12,2023. The theme was “Protect Our Pollinators! ”.
The Millen Garden Club attendees were Veronica Cowart,
Art Johnson, and Elva Mills. The Green Thumb attendees
were Melanie Clark and Kathy Gay. Both clubs received
the Standard of Excellence Award, and the Millen Garden
Council received first place for the National Garden Week
Award which is presented by the Garden Club of Georgia.
Cooking
With Elva
CHICKEN & DUMPLINGS
2 medium chicken breast
8-10 cup chicken broth
2 cups flour
Vi tsp baking powder
Vi tsp salt
2 Tbs butter softened
3/4-1 cup milk
Salt and pepper to taste
Instmctions
In large stockpot add your chicken breasts and
chicken broth and bring to a boil, reduce heat and
simmer until chicken is cooked through.
Meanwhile in a medium sized bowl whisk
together flour, salt and baking powder until
combined.
Cut in your butter until incorporated and then stir
in your milk until it forms a dough.
On a WELL floured surface turn your dough out
and roll it out to about 1/4" thickness and then
using a knife or a pizza cutter cut into 1 l/2"-2"
squares.
Once chicken is cooked remove from broth and
shred and set aside.
Add your dumplings to the broth and simmer for
about 15-20 minutes until they are "cooked" and
they don't have a doughy flavor.
Add your chicken back into your broth and
dumpling mixture and season with salt and
pepper to your liking and heat until chicken is
warmed through.
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By Sam Eades, Publisher/
Writer
for
The Times
Historic Needful
School of
Jenkins County
While driving around
Jenkins County this week,
I seemed to have gotten
lost. Maybe not as lost
as I thought, but was not
sure exactly where I was.
I stumbled across this old
abandoned school ormaybe
community center. After
doing some investigation
on the property, I found
that is was previously
used as Needful School of
Jenkins County. It served
the Needful community
for many years, until all
schools were closed and
combined to one location
and to include all students
in Jenkins County. As of
recent, it was used a an
African-American lodge.
It is however, not in really
good shape. But, it is not
too far gone that someone
could restore the old
place and make it in to a
masterpiece.
It is a very unique
building, with two stories
and beautiful windows all
around. It currently has the
original steps on one side
and a handicap ramp that
was added at a later date.
It does look as if someone
has tried to replace some
of the windows in the
old historical building,
however, the windows
are not sealed to keep out
winter weather. Someone
really needs to buy this old
building and maybe use it
as a residence. It would take
some work, but it would
be a staple in the Needful
community. If anyone else
has any further information
on the Old Needful School,
please send a message to
samj enkinscounty times@
gmail.com.
Have a great week!
Sam
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