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The Millen Garden Club donated ornaments for
the Christmas tree at the Jenkins County Senior
Citizens Center. Pictured are Lee Wilson, Sherry
Chance, Vondessa Lee, and Elva Mills. Photo
contributed.
Spring Creek Auction
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Local SCV attend reenactment
Two members of the local Buckhead-Fort
Lawton Brigade, Camp No. 2102, Sons of
Confederate Veterans, recently traveled with the
Camp's U.S. Model 1841 Field Howitzer to serve
as part of the Confederate artillery contingent
for the 159th anniversary reenactment of the
December 13, 1864, Battle of Fort McAllister,
in Richmond Hill, GA. The six-man cannon
crew, rounded out by additional reenactors
from across the state, was actually positioned
within the original fort, atop one of its earthen
parapets. The battle was Union Major General
William T. Sherman's last before advancing into
Savannah during his "March to the Sea." Camp
members pictured are Compatriot Phil Brinson
and Historian Steve Rathbun.
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Harper said the GDA is
working to address the feral
hog population in raral Georgia
causing significant crop loss.
“We’ve reinstated the feral
hog task force and we’re
working alongside the Georgia
Department of Natural
Resources and the Georgia Soil
& Water Conservation Service
to implement trapping and
eradication programs,” Harper
said.
He thanked the Farm Bureau
for partnering with the GDA
on projects and praised GFB’s
advocacy and agriculture
awareness efforts.
“You have a phenomenal team
working to promote agriculture, to educate others about it and to represent agriculture in Atlanta and D.C.,” Harper said.
Motivational speaker Lohr gives tips for leaving a positive legacy
While delivering the GFB annual convention keynote speech, fifth-generation farmer, father and agriculture advocate Matt Lohr encouraged
members of Georgia’s ag community to create a lasting legacy for agriculture that positively impacts others by making their voice heard.
Through the years, Lohr has advocated for agriculture in numerous roles which include USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service
Chief under former U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue and now as Virginia’s Secretary of Agriculture and Forestry.
Lohr encouraged convention attendees to persevere and draw on their faith when tough times come. He discussed the importance of
accepting that although life isn’t fair, you can turn negatives into positives by being determined and playing the hands you’ve been dealt wisely.
Lastly, Lohr encouraged Farm Bureau staff and volunteers to gladly serve others by loving, growing and serving.
“Welcome and greet customers when they come in the door. Bad or good interactions can stay with people for years,” Lohr said. “It’s the
little things we do that will make the greatest impact and make a difference in someone’s life to leave a positive legacy.”
Lohr and his two children own Valley Pike Farm in the Shenandoah Valley where they produce poultry, beef, sweet corn and soybeans.
Williams welcomes GFB members to Jekyll Island
Jekyll Island (JI) Authority Executive Director Mark Williams gave a preview of some improvements the authority is making to expand
the JI Campground and to improve the golf courses. The authority is adding 56 camping sites and six yurts to the campground, Williams said.
“This is the highest volume campground in Georgia’s State Park system,” said Williams, who previously served 14 years as commissioner
of the Georgia Department of Natural Resources.
Williams said the Mercer University Medical School has opened a clinic in the JI’s main shopping village on the beach that offers urgent
and primary medical care for Jekyll visitors, the island’s 600 permanent residents and area residents.
“State legislation mandates that 65% of the island must remain undeveloped, and we’re about maxed out on development” Williams said.
He encouraged convention attendees to drive around the island at night to enjoy the Holly Jolly Christmas Light display that JI employees
started putting up in July.
“We appreciate Georgia Farm Bureau continuing to hold your convention here and look forward to you returning,” Williams said.
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