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Page 8 - Wednesday, January 24, 2024
The Jenkins County Times
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Public
Notices
ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS
Sealed bids for construction of 2023 Jenkins County Road
Improvements will be received until January 25 th , 2024 at
11:00 AM at the Jenkins County Commissioners Office at 833
Winthrope Avenue, Millen, GA 30442 at which time and place
they will be publicly opened and read. Any bid received after
said time and date will not be considered by the Owner. No
bid may be withdrawn after the closing time for the receipt of
bids for a period of thirty (30) days.
The work shall consist of furnishing all products and
equipment and performing all labor necessary to perfomi
the following:
Resurfacing approximately 3.8 miles of Lane Road
and 1.3 miles of LB Hall Road with asphalt. The
Contractor shall provide 4” deep patching, bituminous
tack coat, leveling, striping, and traffic control. Time
allotted for final completion of work is one hundred
twenty (120) calendar days.
Plans, Specifications and Contract Documents are on
file at Parker Engineering, LLC. Copies may be obtained
from Parker Engineering, LLC., 36 Courtland Street,
Suite B, Statesboro, Georgia 30458, Phone: (912) 764-
7722, Email: lindsev@parker-engineering.com. upon
payment of $75.00 for each full-size set (non-refundable).
Bids shall be accompanied by a bid bond or certified
cashier’s check in an amount not less than 10% of
the base bid. All bonds shall be by a surety company
licensed in Georgia with an “A” minimum rating of
perfomiance and a financial strength of at least five (5)
times the contract price as listed in the most current
publication of “Best’s Key Rating Guide Property
Liability”. Performance and Payment Bonds, each in
an amount equal to 100% of the contract price shall be
required of the successful bidder if contract is awarded.
Each Bond shall be accompanied by a “Power of
Attorney” authorizing the attomey-in-fact to bind the
surety and certified to include the date of the bond.
Funding is to be provided by GDOT-LMIG and the Jenkins
County Commissioners.
Owner reserves the right to reject any or all Bids and
to waive informalities, including without limitation, the
rights to reject any or all nonconforming, non-responsive,
unbalanced or conditional Bids and to reject the Bid of
any Bidder if Owner believes that it would not be in the
best interest of the Project to make an award to that
Bidder, whether because the Bid is not responsive or
the Bidder is unqualified or of doubtful financial ability
or fails to meet any other pertinent standard or criteria
established by the Owner.
Contractor shall comply with E-Verify regulations.
JENKINS COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
Confirmed
measles case
in Georgia
The Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH) has
confirmed a case of measles in an unvaccinated resident
of the metro Atlanta area. The individual was exposed
to measles while traveling out of the country. DPH is
working to identify anyone who may have had contact
with the individual while they were infectious.
Measles is very contagious and spreads through the air
when an infected person coughs or sneezes. The measles
vims can stay in the air or on surfaces for up to two hours
after an infected person has left the room.
Measles symptoms appear 7 to 14 days after contact
with the vims and typically include high fever, cough,
runny nose, and watery eyes. Then a rash of tiny, red
spots breaks out. It starts at the head and spreads to the
rest of the body.
Measles can be prevented with the MMR (measles,
mumps, rubella) vaccine. The vaccine is safe and effective.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
recommends children receive their first dose of MMR
vaccine between 12-15 months of age and a second dose
between 4-6 years old. More than 95% of the people who
receive a single dose of MMR will develop immunity
to all three vimses. A second dose boosts immunity,
typically enhancing protection to 98%.
The last reported case of measles in Georgia was in
2020. People with symptoms of measles should contact
their health care provider immediately. DO NOT go to
the doctor’s office, the hospital, or a public health clinic
without FIRST calling to let them know about your
symptoms. Health care providers who suspect measles in
a patient should notify public health immediately.
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The Times
Women steal purse from Sam’s Club cart
Two women suspected of stealing hundreds of dollars from a purse at the
McDonough Sam’s Club store are wanted by police.
According to the Henry County Police Department, the two suspects took a
shopping cart that contained the victim’s purse on Friday, Dec. 29, 2023, at
Sam’s Club at 1765 Jonesboro Road in McDonough.
Police say they stole about $832 in cash, two debit cards and the victim’s
driver’s license from the purse
Store clerk beaten to death with hammer in Dekalb County
A store clerk has died after police say he was beaten to death with a hammer.
On Tuesday, just after midnight, officers were called to a Dekalb County
address regarding an assault. Investigations later learned the suspect, Julian
Faulkner beat the victim with a hammer, causing his death.
Police have not released the store’s name, nor the victims.
Residents speak out against Bainbridge monkey facility
Safer Human Medicine plans to construct a facility in Bainbridge to raise
monkeys that will later be used for medical research. Bainbridge residents raised concerns about the facility at last week’s
town council meeting. Some residents raised concerns about the treatment and safety of the monkeys. Others worried if
the monkeys escaped.
GBI investigates officer-involved shooting in Lowndes County
According to the Hahira police, the GBI is investigating an officer shooting that occurred Sunday, Jan. 14 around 10 p.m.
Police officers were attempting to arrest two juveniles who were suspected of breaking into multiple vehicles. According
to reports, one juvenile was arrested but the other fled on foot. Officers saw the teen get into a white dodge challenger.
An officer fired multiple shots, striking the vehicle. The suspect surrendered to authorities. No one was hit by the gunfire.
Valdosta woman killed during hotel shooting
A man has been charged with the shooting death of a woman in a Valdosta hotel. Valdosta police were called Sunday
around 2 p.m. to the Econo Lodge to a report of a man and woman arguing. The caller reported that the female was on the
floor bleeding while the man fled the scene.
When officers arrived, the woman, identified as Jessica Lee Hiliard, 41, was found on the floor with a gunshot wound to
the head. She was later pronounced dead at South Georgia Medical Center. Officers found the perpetrator, Robert Lodge,
hiding at the Days Inn.
Savannah Fire saves one of their own while fighting fire
Two Savannah firefighters are injured after responding to a structure fire Sunday. They have non-life threatening
injuries. Firefighters arrived on scene to find a vacant one-story building fully involved. The building partially collapsed,
entrapping one firefighter inside the structure.
Woods addresses statewide
literacy with appointment
-Special to The Times
State School Superintendent Richard Woods has appointed Dr. J. Nicholas
Philmon, who played an integral role in the development of structured literacy
practices in Marietta City Schools, to develop and lead a statewide literacy
coaching model in Georgia.
As Structured Literacy Coaching Coordinator, Dr. Philmon - who will retain his
position with Marietta City Schools while contracting with GaDOE - will work to
build the capacity of schools and districts to deliver proven, nationally recognized
training in structured literacy and the science of reading.
“As we've heard from former Mississippi Superintendent Dr. Carey Wright,
developing a tiered, statewide coaching model - with buy-in from local districts
and schools and a common, proven framework - is key to the continued success of
Georgia’s early literacy initiatives,” State School Superintendent Richard Woods said.
“Marietta City Schools has been a leader in the shift to structured literacy and the science of reading, and I’m thrilled we’ll
have Dr. Philmon on board to support our statewide efforts to ensure all students learn to read - and read to team.”
In his role overseeing the Georgia Literacy Coach initiative, Dr. Philmon will work with a design team of experts to create
a detailed coaching plan, direct the hiring process for regional literacy support coaches, and provide training to regional
coaches and educators throughout the state. His work will complement and directly support GaDOE’s partnership with
the Rollins Center for Language & Literacy to provide literacy courses for K-5 teachers and leaders along with a two-year
literacy leadership cohort.
Dr. Philmon has been part of Marietta City Schools’ efforts to align instruction to structured literacy and the science of
reading from the beginning - first as a school-based Literacy coach and ultimately as K-5 ELA Coordinator for the district.
In that role, he coordinated the professional learning and teacher support provided by school-based literacy coaches,
led structured literacy training for teachers and administrators, and adapted district pacing and guidance documents to
better align phonics instruction with research-based structured literacy practices. He also worked to plan the content of the
district’s K-3 professional learning partnership with the Rollins Center - on which GaDOE’s statewide partnership is based.
Dr. Philmon holds a Ph.D. in Curriculum & Instruction from Mercer University, where his research focused on teacher
coaching.
“Dr. Philmon’s appointment to spearhead Georgia’s statewide literacy initiative is a clear recognition of Marietta City
Schools’ leadership in this critical area of education,” Marietta City Schools Superintendent Grant Rivera said. “Our district
has been at the forefront of implementing structured literacy and the science of reading. His expertise and drive have been
an important part of our success. His passion for literacy education will make a significant impact across Georgia, shaping
the future of countless students.”
About the Georgia Department of Education's Literacy Efforts
The Georgia Department of Education is committed to supporting and improving early literacy, knowing the vital impact
of students’ ability to read on all future educational attainment. Recent efforts include the launch of the Georgia Literacy
Academy for K-5 teachers and leaders statewide and the establishment of a dedicated Director of Literacy position at the
state level. Earlier this fall, GaDOE recognized 155 schools with exceptional achievement or growth in third-grade reading
as Literacy Leaders.
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PAGE Response to
Governor’s state address
The Professional Association of Georgia Educators (PAGE), the state’s
largest educator association of nearly 95,000 members, celebrates Gov. Kemp’s
announcements today of funding priorities that will benefit educators, students,
and communities via salary increases, pupil transportation, literacy, and school
safety. These are critical priorities for our state.
PAGE applauds the governor’s proposal to raise Georgia educator salaries by
$2,500. This much-needed increase reflects the essential role of educators and
public education in preparing Georgia students and Georgia’s economy for a
bright future. Further, we appreciate the governor’s plan to allocate more than
$200 million toward pupil transportation. This proposal, requested by PAGE in
conjunction with other education groups, represents a significant step toward
transportation-funding parity between the state and local school districts. We are also grateful for the governor’s
funding support for Georgia literacy efforts. Together with his recently announced annual funding for school
safety, the state budget reflects multiple priorities of PAGE members and Georgia school families.
Private school vouchers, however, are not in the best interest of Georgia students and families. PAGE firmly
believes that creating a third voucher program, which would divert critical funding away from public schools and
the 1.6 million students served, is wrong for Georgia. Public schools are accountable for student achievement
and use of taxpayer funds. In contrast, private schools pick and choose their students. The cost of a third voucher
program - as evidenced by data from other states with such programs - would hamstring Georgia’s ability
to fund public safety and public education. Worse, these programs have not been shown to increase student
achievement. More vouchers are not the answer.
In the coming months, PAGE looks forward to working with the governor and other policymakers to advance
the funding priorities announced today that would greatly benefit Georgia educators, students, and communities
- salary increases, pupil transportation, literacy, and school safety - while discouraging voucher expansion which
would not.
As the largest independent educator association in the state and nation, the Professional Association of Georgia
Educators (PAGE) exists to support nearly 95,000 members who serve in every Georgia public school. PAGE
provides unparalleled legal coverage, legislative advocacy, professional learning, grants, and scholarships.
PAGE honors and encourages educational excellence through student programs including Student Teacher
Achievement Recognition (STAR), Future Georgia Educators (FGE), Georgia Academic Decathlon (GAD), and
PAGE Academic Bowl for Middle Grades.
Professional Association of Georgia Educators PO Box 942270 Atlanta, GA 31141-2270
770-216-8555 / 800-334-6861w