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Lamar Lovett
Christopher Young Funeral Home announce the transition of: Lamar Lovett.
Services were held at 2 p.m. Sunday, January 21, 2024, at Miracle Temple Church.
Visitation was held Saturday, January 20, 2024, from 1 to 5 p.m. at Christopher Young
Christopher Lanier
Christopher Lanier, age 40, passed away Saturday, January 20,2024 at Select Medical
Center in Macon.
He was born in Metter, GA., was a retired electrician, and attended Long Branch
Church of God.
Visitation was Tuesday, January 23,2024 at Crowe-Fields Funeral Home from 2:00 pm
until 3:00 pm with memorial service following at 3:00 pm, Rev. Moses Tool officiated.
Survivors include a son, Hank Lanier of Millen and daughter, Abby Lanier of Perry;
parents, Jeff and Carolyn Cato Lanier of Millen; grandmother, Minnie Lanier of Millen;
siblings, Trey Parrish, Michelle Heatter (Marvin), Susan Librizzi; special nieces and
nephew, Addison Librizzi, Kriston Berry and Houston Heatter; and wife, Rachel Lanier.
A word from Jon Burns
Dear Friends,
It was certainly busy in Atlanta this past week, as the 2024 legislative session of the
General Assembly kicked off and into high gear.
On Sunday before session officially began, I had the opportunity to attend the annual
Eugene Tillman Prayer Convocation. Before we gather to begin the important business
before our state, there’s no better way to do that than with prayer and reflection—while
remembering those who have passed. This year, we honored Tish Naghese—a wonderful
House member and public servant taken from us far too soon last March. I shared a few
lines of scripture from the Book of Proverbs: “Be sure to know the conditions of your
flocks, give careful attention to your herds; for riches do not endure forever, and a crown
is not secure for all generations.”
Monday morning marked the official beginning of session, and it was great to see my
colleagues back again in one place—eager to begin the business before us. I joked that it
seemed like we had never really left given that it was just a few weeks ago we were there
for the special session on redistricting.
On Wednesday, I had the privilege of attending and delivering remarks at the Georgia
Chamber’s annual Eggs & Issues breakfast gathering. Over 2000 people were in attendance,
from elected officials to policy experts to industry and business leaders to members of the general public. During my
speech, I outlined the House’s priorities for the upcoming session, including expanding access to healthcare, cutting taxes,
investing in education, strengthening election integrity, and boosting public safety. I’m incredibly optimistic about the
potential to make generational improvements for our state, and certainly look forward to working with Governor Kemp
and Lieutenant Governor Jones to make that happen.
On Thursday, I had the honor of welcoming Governor Kemp to the House Chamber as he delivered his State of the
State address. The Governor has led our state with courage, conviction, and outstanding leadership over the past six years,
and it was great to hear his continued vision for creating more opportunities for Georgia families during his speech. He
discussed several shared priorities for our state, and I look forward to working with him to get those across the finish line.
One of those was the announcement of a new dental school at Georgia Southern University, which we would be a huge
boost to Statesboro, the University, and so many communities across Southeast Georgia. We will certainly be sharing more
information on that announcement in the coming weeks.
This past Friday, I had the pleasure of speaking at the MLK Celebration of Service at the Capitol. During my remarks,
I shared one of my favorite quotes from Dr. King: “The ultimate measure of a man is not where he stands in moments of
comfort and convenience, but where he stands at times of challenge and controversy.” As we remember his life and legacy,
it’s more important than ever that we continue his fight for justice and equality for all, working toward his dream of a more
perfect union and a better world.
With a new year also comes a new social media platfomi for me: X (formerly known as twitter). My username is
JonBumsGA. I encourage you to follow along to keep up with our latest news!
I hope everyone’s new year is off to a fantastic start, and to see and hear from you soon.
By Sam Eades, Publisher/Writer
for
The Times
All that thrills my soul, is Jesus
As many of you know, I sang with my family. "The five
M's." I have to say, it is one of my fondest memories. We
sang every popular song at the time and one of my favorites
was "All that thrills my soul, is Jesus." The family always
sang it with enthusiasm and very joyful.
At the end of one of our concerts, as we gave the invitation,
a little old man came forward with a big smile and asked to
be saved. He said to the pastor, "I was moved by the song,
All that thrills
Jesus...I want
thrilled."
What a joyful
It is always a
folks come
and accept him
Savior.
Most of
expereinced the
to a ball game
excited about
or going to a
and feeling
over a touch
even get really
the birth of a
grand-child.
my soul, is
my soul to be
time that was
joy to
see
the Lord
Lord and
arris
or
us have
thrill of going
and getting
a home run,
football game
excitment
down. We
excited over
new child
These do our
hearts good and we are so happy over all of them.
However, all these events and experiences pale to the
thrill or excitment of knowing Jesus as our personal Savior
and Lord. Just experiencing his daily presence and his place
in our lives.
For the awards we win, the achievements we earn and
all the possessions we own seem exciting, however these
things will pass away. Scripture does tell us that the things
here on earth will rust and be stolen, so we are to lay up our
treasures in heaven.
The writer of "All that thrills my soul", Thoro Harris,
must have known this tmth in the early 1900's when he
wrote this great hymn of testimony.
Harris was bom in Washington, D.C. in March of 1874
to a father who was a black doctor and a mother who was
white. Harris was a producer of hymnals and wrote many
himself. Throughout his life he composed and compiled
numerous works and became known for walking around
Chicago, where he lived at one time, to sell books &
hymnals from canvas bags he carried around. He was a man
of profound faith.
Thoro was one of the most prolific African-American
hymn writers of the early 2oth century.
He moved seamlessly in both white and black circles,
as well as in both Holiness and Pentecostal churches. He
also owned a boarding house for a time, which is still in
operation today as a bed-and-breakfast.
Mr. Harris died in Eureka Springs on March 27, 1955 at
the age of 80.
I sure hope that this hymn is or can be your testimony
as you sing along with me or just read the words. While
many exciting things happen to us through this life, all that
should thrill our soul is Jesus and the reality of his daily and
wonderful presence.
Jenkins County Board of Education meets the last
Monday of each month at 5:00 p.m.
Jenkins County Commissioners meet the second
Tuesday of each month at 4:00 p.m.
Millen City Council meet the first Tuesday of each
month at 6:00 p.m.
Ladies Night Out Feb 22
Historic Pal Theater
$10 Entry Fee
Doors open @ 6PM Fashion Show @7PM
Retired Educators will meet at 11:30 at the school
media center with lunch at noon in the cafeteria.
MEETINGS WILL BE HELD:
January 25, 2024; March 28, 2024; and April 25,
2024 in the school media center.
The Jenkins County Democratic Committee meets
every second Saturday at 10:30 a.m. at the Jenkins
County Senior Citizen building, located at 98 College
Ave., Millen, GA 30442.
THE
COTTON GIN
" Millen’s Florist"
Since 1987
478.982.2153
717 Cotton Ave.
Millen, GA
Georgia Scholar
program now
accepting applications
The 2024 Georgia Scholar Program application window
is open now until 5 p.m. on March 1. Georgia public- or
private-school seniors may apply provided they meet all
criteria outlined by the Georgia Scholar Program.
Through the Georgia Scholar program, GaDOE identifies
and honors high school seniors who have achieved
excellence in school and community life. Each Georgia
Scholar receives a seal for their diploma. Georgia Scholar
is a recognition-only program. No scholarship funds are
associated with this program.
Find out more at the links below.
Application: http://tinyarl.com/2024GAScholarApp
Verification Forms: http://tinyurl.com/
GAScholarVerification
Student Application Guidance: http://tinyurl.com/
GAScholarGuidance
Georgia Scholar Webpage: http://tinyurl.com/
GAScholarPage
BUSINESS, COMMUNITY AND SCHOOLS WORKING TOGETHER
The 2023-2024 Partners in
Education for the Jenkins
County School System are:
B&T Food Fresh Market; Brinson Insurance; The
Charm Bam; CoreCivic; Dairy Queen; Durden Bank;
Georgia Power; Hadden Insurance Agency; Huddle
House; Jenkins County Chamber of Commerce;
Jenkins County Times; Jenkins County Family
Enrichment Center; Jenkins County Medical Center;
Modern Woodmen of America; Planters EMC;
Queensborough Bank; Regions Bank; Round's on
Winthrope; Subway; Superior Alarm of Millen;
Spring Creek Auction
These businesses are proud to support Jenkins County
Schools.
Who can cheer the heart like Jesus,
By His presence all divine?
True and tender, pure and precious,
O how blest to call Him mine!
All that thrills my soul is Jesus,
He is more than life to me;
And the fairest of ten thousand
in my blessed Lord I see.
(2) Love of Christ so freely given,
Grace of God beyond degree,
Mercy higher than the heaven,
Deeper than the deepest sea!
(3) What a wonderful redemption!
Never can a mortal know
How my sin, tho red like crimson,
Can be whiter than the snow.
(4) Every need His hand supplying,
Every good in Him I see;
On His strength divine relying,
He is all in all to me.
(5) By the crystal flowing river,
With the ransomed I will sing,
And forever and forever,
Praise and glorify the King.
All that thrills my soul is Jesus,
He is more than life to me;
And the fairest of ten thousand
in my blessed Lord I see.
JENKINS COUNTY
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John 14:27
(Peace I Ceave with you; my peace I give to you. Not as the worCdgives do
I give to you. Let not your hearts 6e trou6Ced ; neither Cet them 6e afraid."