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jenkinscountytimes.com The Jenkins County Times Wednesday, December 20, 2023 - Page 7 By Joe Brady, Editor for The Times Gainesville ball player hit in head with bat dies A Gainesville High School baseball player who was hit in the head by a bat has died. Jeremy Medina, 18, had been in critical condition since Nov. 20 after an accident at the school’s batting cages. “As a player followed through on his swing, Jeremy leaned into the net and was struck in the head.” High School Principal Jamie Green said. Less than a week ago, doctors announced that Medina had been declared brain dead and would be an organ donor. The family were seeking a visa for his grandmother to travel so she could be with the family but Jeremy’s heart stopped Monday night, an hour before his grandmother was due to arrive. Ministers gather to pray for Okefenokee Swamp Ministers from all faith communities across Georgia gathered at the Okefenokee Swamp Wednesday for a prayer vigil urging lawmakers to enact Georgia House Bill 71, The Okefenokee Protection Act., as part of their legislative session. The bill would restrict the issuance of mining permits on nearby Trail Ridge. An Alabama based mining company; Twin Pines Minerals is seeking to mine for titanium dioxide in the swamp. Scientists fear the mining could alter the flow of water in the swamp, which is the largest wildlife refuge east of the Mississippi. Guiliani possibly did it again Just minutes after leaving the first day of his civil trial, Rudy Giuliani repeated a false allegation about the poll workers.” Was Mr. Guiliani just playing for the cameras?” wondered U.S. District Judge Beryl Howell, who has already found Giuliani liable for lying about the workers, Ruby Freeman and Shaye Moss, by accusing them of manipulating ballots in the 2020 election. Woman charged with attempted arson of MLK, Jr’s, birthplace Atlanta police have arrested a woman who’s accused of trying to burn down the birthplace of the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr., in Atlanta. Officers arrested a 26 year old last Thursday after responding to a report of vandalism in process at the historic Auburn Ave home. Two male visitors from Utah spotted the lady pouring gas on the bushes and alerted authorities. The two men detained her as she was actively trying to spark a lighter to the property. She was taken to an area hospital for a psychological evaluation. Glynn County police searching for armed and dangerous suspect Police in Glynn County are searching for an alleged gunman following a weekend shooting. Officers responded Sunday around 4 p.m. to a call of a man with a gunshot wound to the arm had arrived at the hospital. The victim told police the shooting stemmed from an argument with another man over marijuana. The suspect was identified as Jody Daniel Cobb, 34. Cobb is wanted for aggravated assault, possession of a firearm during the commission of a crime and possession of a firearm by a convicted felon. Jasper County Developers purchase 2,600 acres for $36million The development, located along U.S. 278 in Hardeeville, is expected to break ground in 2024. The site, located in Jasper County sold for $36million.Developers have attempted to purchase the land for 25 years. The land is slated to become a multi use live work play project featuring homes, commercial spaces, amenities, parks, nature trails, and sidewalks. Ellabell man missing since 2015, family wants answers Mark Waller, 46, was last seen on May 7, 2015 in Ellabell. The Bulloch County native was a father of three, and battled health issues like cerebral palsy, seizures, and bipolar disorder. On May 7, 2015, Waller was last seen at a cookout, leaving around 9 p.m. Witnesses recall seeing him walking towards home, but he never completed the journey. Mark was known for his distinctive tattoos, including a bulldog on his shoulder and a clown on his right leg. The Bulloch County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help in bringing closure to the case. Despite the passage of time, Mark’s family needs to know what happened to their loved one. 'wyou Jingle all the way hereof 10 THAT JGGT WHEN YOU 60 H0ME.2" "FLY STUDENT OF THE MONTH" FOR DECEMBER Jenkins County Elementary School staff members nominated students for the December “FLY Student of the Month” to reward academic excellence and behavior. These students are great representatives of the school discipline model: “FLY” (F- Fly straight, L- Love of Learning, Y- You are responsible for YOU). Students received a Planters Electric Student of the Month t-shirt and a lunch provided by our local Dairy Queen. Congratulations to the following students: Bottom Row: Braylen Lockett, Kemiyah Colonel, Amealia Morales, Logan Wentzell, Messiah Ward, Taina Rosario, Christian Zavala Top Row: Nathan Bunch, Princeton Brady, Destiny Frazier, Charlotte Burch, Noah Thomton-Edmonson, Charlie White, Amanda Yarbrough, Jaxten Cates Bottom Row: Chaley Conway, Lesly Mendoza-Diaz, Madisen Thomas, Sueiry Vasquez, Kyleigh Roberts, Stefin Dais Top Row: Jalayia Green, Jayden Lockett, Peighton Carter, Cotton Boynton, Qi’yon Wadley, Allianna Barefoot, Comeilus Cooper r UNIVERSAL Sudoku Puzzle r\ 1 9 4 6 8 7 2 5 2 8 6 9 7 9 7 8 4 7 2 6 2 4 5 2 1 6 9 7 3 6 4 1 2 2 7 Complete the grid so every row, column and 3x3 box contains every digit from 1 to 9 inclusively. 12/12 V. 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