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Susan W. Godbee
Susan W. Godbee, 73, passed
away Tuesday, November 7, 2023,
after battling an extended illness.
She was bom June 14, 1950, to C. J.
and Juel Waters. She was a native
of Jenkins County and a graduate
of Jenkins County High School and
attended Young Harris College. She
worked as an operator for Southern
Bell Telephone Company and
eventually retired as a dairy famier.
She was heavily involved in many
different organizations revolving around agriculture. She
was an active member of Dry Branch Baptist Church.
Susan is preceded in death by her husband, Don Godbee,
parents, C.J. and Juel Waters, and sister. Dawn Patterson.
The funeral was held at Dry Branch Baptist Church
on Sunday, November 12th at 2pm with Rev. Tim Fields
officiating.
She is survived by her three children, Wesley (Shana)
Godbee, Ashley (Bryan) Slowinski, and Kimberly Bragg;
stepchildren: Craig (Susan) Godbee and Hayley Greene;
grandchildren: Devan, Weston, Reagan, Judson, and
Durden Godbee, Stetson Slowinski, and Jaylee Bennett;
step-grandchildren: Alisha Patrick, Sheridan Godbee,
Meredith, Grant, and Joshua Greene; and brothers: Dave
Waters and Jim (Janie) Waters; a very special niece Anna
Kate (Chris) Cobb and several other nieces and nephews.
The family would like to thank the staff of Pmitt Bethany
Home, Jenkins County EMS and the Jenkins County
Hospital for their loving care.
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commitment to supporting
organizations that align
with its values of safety,
sustainability, and
community development underscores the company's
dedication to being a responsible corporate citizen.
By actively engaging with local governments and
organizations, Norfolk Southern seeks to build strong,
resilient communities that thrive economically and socially.
The invitation to the Millen government to apply for these
grants presents an opportunity for the local community
to access resources that can make a tangible and positive
impact on various aspects of civic life. Organizations and
initiatives that align with the goals of these grant programs
are encouraged to consider this opportunity and submit
applications that showcase their commitment to fostering
safe, sustainable, and thriving communities.
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The heartwarming
initiative not only
provided a delicious
meal to those
in attendance but also showcased the power of
community collaboration. It served as a reminder that
when individuals and organizations come together for
a common cause, they can make a significant positive
impact on the lives of others.
"We are extremely grateful for the Spring Fountain
Masonic Lodge," said Pastor Jerlyn Smith-Hudson.
"Their commitment to serving our community is
truly remarkable. It's a wonderful reminder of the
spirit of Thanksgiving, which is all about gratitude,
compassion, and coming together as a community."
For more information about Bethel AME-Millen
and its community initiatives, please visit the church's
website or contact the church at 706-871-4671.
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Secretary of State Hails Success of
GARViS Test in Municipal Elections
By Joe Brady, Editor
for
The Times
Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger proudly
announced the triumph of the 2023 municipal election
cycle, attributing the achievement to the diligent efforts of
local election officials and the implementation of the state's
cutting-edge Georgia Registered Voter Information System,
known as GARViS.
Launched statewide in February 2023, GARViS stands
as the latest tool empowering election administrators in all
159 Georgia counties, ushering in a new era of secure, cloud-
based data warehousing. Among its myriad enhancements,
this innovative system has streamlined the voter check-in
process during Advance Voting, reducing the likelihood of
clerical errors at polling places and enhancing the overall
voter experience. Notably, for the first time m the state's
history, Election Day voters who used the state's Poll Pads
(electronic poll books) witnessed their voter credits displayed
on the GA My Voter Page within just 30 minutes of checking
in at the polls.
Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger expressed his
satisfaction with the system's maiden mn, stating, "The first
major test of GARViS was a resounding success. Shorter
wait times mean less confusion at the polls, reduced errors,
and increased voter confidence. We commend our county
election officials for their unwavering dedication."
GARViS was utilized in 122 counties during this fall's
municipal elections, earning high praise from election officials
across the state. Deb Cox, Lowndes County Supervisor of
Elections, commented, "The Poll Pads are working flawlessly
with GARViS for the fastest, most accurate voting experience
ever seen by Georgia's voters...it's a win all the way around!"
One of the system's primary strengths lies in its
unwavering commitment to security, employing Federal
Risk and Authorization Management Program (FEDRAMP)
servers. GARViS is the culmination of over 150,000 hours
of development, testing, and deployment, hosting more than
12,000,000 voter records, including over 7 million active
voter records.
The successful integration of GARViS into Georgia's
electoral process underscores the state's dedication to ensuring
efficient, secure, and user-friendly elections. As the 2023
municipal election cycle progresses, the positive impact of
GARViS promises to be a hallmark of Georgia's commitment
to improving the voting experience for its citizens.
For further information on GARViS and the Georgia
Secretary of State's office, please visit the official website at
www.sos.ga.gov.
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Harvest
As I visited many retailers this past week, I have noticed
that many of them have had Christmas decorations out
since mid July now.
I am reminded of my Thanksgiving and Christmas
as a child. No Christmas decorations were out before
Thanksgiving and we seemed to do just fine.
Now, I would never say, we didn't shop for our
Christmas gifts earlier, but we never decorated until after
Thanksgiving. And not to mention, stores were closed on
Thanksgiving and Christmas along with new years day.
What has happened? Life is so short, we should celebrate
the holidays with family. So, let me ask.
Why do we just skip the Thanksgiving holiday? Why is it
not important to people now days?
I still find Thanksgiving to be one of the most joyful days
of the year. Family getting together, eating and celebrating
the season of thankfulness. Even though I know, my auction
company is open on Thanksgiving Day. However, it is still
a time of gathering with family and friends.
One tradition I remember from my childhood, is the
tradtion of going around the table during our Thanksgiving
meal and telling what we were thankful for. It is one of
those traditions that is not used too much by families
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anymore. However, it is tried and true. It does, for a
moment, make you realize what you are thankful for in this
hustle and bustle life.
I would like to challenge you and your family to do a
"around the table, I'nr thankful" this Thanksgiving. You may
find it will change your outlook for the balance of the year.
As my Dad would say, "you may even learn something
about your family you did not know". At the same time, I
like a new tradition too. Having a bucket at the door for all
cell phones. My Mom would do that later in her life. She
would always say, "it is a time for family to gather, eat and
get to know each other better." So, leaving your cell phone
in the bucket at the door, seems to be a good idea to me.
My hymn this week if about being thankful. Being
thankful for what we have and what the Lord has provided
each and everyone of us.
The hymn was written by John White Chadwick in 1871.
Chadwick was a writer of poems and hymns during his
life. He was apprenticed to a shoemaker early in life, but
decided to further his academic learning, and entered the
Massachusetts normal school at Bridgewater in 1857.
He decided to become a minister, and graduated in 1864
from Harvard Divinity School. That year he also became
pastor of the Second Unitarian Church in Brooklyn, New
York. His sermons attracted attention, and he became
known as a radical teacher of the doctrines of his church.
Sing with me and enjoy the Thanksgiving holiday season.
1 Now sing we a song for the harvest.
Thanksgiving and honor and praise.
For all that the bountiful Giver
Hath given to gladden our days:
2 For grasses of upland and lowland.
For fruits of the garden and field.
For gold which the mine and the prairie
To delver and husband-nran yield.
3 And thanks for the harvest of beauty.
For that which the hands cannot hold.
The harvest eyes only can gather.
And only our hearts can enfold:
4 We reap it on mountain and moorland.
We glean it from meadow and lea.
We gamer it in from the cloud-land.
We bind it in sheaves from the sea.
5 But now we sing deeper and higher.
Of harvests that eye cannot see;
They ripen on mountains of duty
Are reaped by the brave and the free.
6 O Thou who art Lord of the harvest.
The Giver who gladdens our days.
Our hearts are forever repeating
Thanksgiving and honor, and praise.
Are reaped by the brave and the free.
6 O Thou who art Lord of the harvest.
The Giver who gladdens our days.
Our hearts are forever repeating
Thanksgiving and honor, and praise.
