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• MILLEN • PERKINS • RED HILL • SCARBORO • BUTTS • EMMALANE • THRIFT • BIRDSVILLE • FOUR POINTS • co ui ai Q\ o CO o CO LD SHOP LOCAL EAT LOCAL Vol 1 No 36 November 15, 2023 Quality News That Affects You Millen, Georgia $1.25 War Eagles Dominate Over the Indians By Brad Asbury, Sports Editor for The Times Friday night, under the bright lights, the War Eagles hosted the 2-8 Charlton County Indians. The Indians from Folkston, GA made the 155-mile trek north where they would face a War Eagle team that was hungry for a win after losing the final game of the season. The weather was a cool, fall Georgia night and the temperature on the field was anything but cold. All season long the War Eagles have had one of the most dominant offenses in the state of Georgia scoring nearly forty points per game. The offense is not the only thing that has been dominant for the War Eagles. The defense has been responsible for allowing about fourteen points per game. Tonight, would be no different as the War Eagles dominated on both sides of the ball. While the War Eagles had 370 total yards of offense, they were able to hold Charlton County to 107 yards, and -14 in rushing yards. The War Eagles would strike first on this night as they would receive the ball and push the ball down the field with a strong running game. Yet, it was a surprise pass that was thrown that got the War Eagles on the board first. With a 16-yard pass from Tyrone Martin to Tyler Williams the War Eagles were on the board and after the extra point, they led 7-0. In the second quarter, it was a defensive domination by the War Eagles and another touchdown that would put the War Eagles up 14-0 as the teams went to the locker room. The War Eagles would score again in the third quarter and the score was 20-0. Charlton County would score in the 4 th and bring the game 20-6. Momentum swung in the favor of the Indians in the 4 th quarter after they scored. This time it was ZZ Wilson who put a period on the attempted comeback by the Indians. With time getting closer to the end, Wilson was able to pull down the interception. He would intercept a second time which would mark the end of the game. ZZ Wilson finished the game with 12 carries for 155 yards and one touchdown. Tyrone Martin had 1 passing touchdown and 37 yards passing to go along with some great runs through the game. Tyler Williams had two catches and one touchdown. The final score from Roy Head Stadium was the War Eagles’ 20 and the Indians had six points. When the last horn sounded, the fireworks shot up over the field, and the War Eagles were moving on! Up Next for the War Eagles On Friday night, the War Eagles will travel to Dooly County for a rematch from the 2022 playoffs with the Bobcats. The distance between the two schools is 120 miles, however, the distance between the polls is far closer. In the last poll of the season for the Georgia High School Football Daily, the War Eagles were ranked 9 th , and the Bobcats were 10 th . In the final composite poll of the regular season, the War Eagles were ranked 8 th and the Bobcats were ranked 10th. Regardless of the rankings, the teams will enter the second round of the playoffs looking to advance to the quarterfinal round. Last season, on November 11 th at Roy Head Stadium in the first round of the playoffs the War Eagles and Bobcats battled from start to finish. At halftime of last season’s matchup, the War Eagles trailed 14-7. Yet, the never- quit attitude that epitomized the 2022 team rallied and scored the next 14 points. Unfortunately, with under one minute remaining in the game and the War Eagles leading 21-14, the Bobcats pushed across a touchdown. See SPORTS Norfolk Southern Invites Millen Government to Apply for Community Support Grants By Joe Brady, Editor for The Times Norfolk Southern, a leading transportation company, has extended an invitation to the Millen government to apply for several grants aimed at supporting initiatives that prioritize safety, sustainability, workforce development, and community resilience. The programs offered by Norfolk Southern are designed to benefit organizations operating in the 22 states where the company has a presence. The Safety-First Grant Program is one of the initiatives introduced by Norfolk Southern to enhance overall community safety within its extensive 22-state network. This program is specifically crafted to lend support to organizations actively engaged in providing safety services or running programs that promote safe behavior. By encouraging and endorsing projects that prioritize safety, Norfolk Southern aims to contribute to the well-being of communities and residents within its operational footprint. In addition to the Safety-First Grant Program, Norfolk Southern offers the Thriving Communities Grant Program. This initiative is geared towards promoting sustainability initiatives, workforce development programs, and community resiliency efforts across the 22 states in which Norfolk Southern operates. By investing in these critical areas, Norfolk Southern aims to contribute to the long-temi prosperity and vitality of the communities it serves. Norfolk Southern's See GRANTS page 5 Bethel Millen hosts meal In a heartwarming display of unity and generosity, Bethel African Methodist Episcopal Church (AME) in Millen, Georgia, hosted a pre-Thanksgiving meal giveaway this past weekend. The event, which saw over 300 people being served by the dedicated men of the Spring Fountain Masonic Lodge, brought together the local community to share in the spirit of the upcoming holiday. Bethel AME-Millen, situated on bustling Walnut Street, has been a cornerstone of the Millen community for generations. Under the leadership of Pastor Jerlyn Smith-Hudson, the church has continued to exemplify the principles of love, community, and outreach. Bethel AME-Millen opens its doors throughout the year to provide warm meals and a sense of togetherness to those in need. This year, the pre-Thanksgiving meal was made even more special by the enthusiastic participation of the members of the Spring Fountain Masonic Lodge. The men from the lodge selflessly dedicated their time and effort to ensure that the event was a resounding success, serving over 300 individuals from the local area See BETHEL page 5 Millen Election Sees Competitive Race and Runoff for Mayor By Joe Brady, Editor for The Times MILLEN, The Millen Municipal election, marked by a crowded field of candidates, witnessed a significant voter turnout as approximately 42% or 758 registered voters exercised their civic duty. The results of this election have set the stage for a mayoral runoff and have solidified the leadership in District 1 and District 2. Mayoral Race Heads to Runoff In the mayoral race, the competition was fierce, with four candidates vying for the position. The results of the election were as follows: Mike Dann: 80 votes Terry Hearn: 12 votes A. King Rocker: 314 votes G.R. Shumake: 347 votes While no candidate secured an outright majority, A. King Rocker and G.R. Shumake emerged as the top two contenders, earning 314 and 347 votes, respectively. As a result, a runoff election is scheduled for December 5, 2023, to determine the next Mayor of Millen. This runoff is anticipated to be a crucial turning point in the city's leadership. District 1 and District 2 Results In the District 1 race, incumbent Robin Scott ran unopposed, securing another term to represent the district. Dr. G.R. Shumake's previous seat, which was left vacant, saw Joel Carter, Sr. See ELECTION page 6
