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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
