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The Jenkins County Times
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Local Democratic Committee Achieves
Certification Milestone
By Gwen Watson
Special Contributor
for
The Times
The Jenkins County
Democratic Committee
(JCDC) proudly
announces its historic
achievement as a
chartered committee of
the Democratic Party
of Georgia (DPG)
following the successful
completion of the 2024
certification process.
This milestone marks
the first time in over two
decades or more that the
JCDC has attained full
certification, a testament
to its dedication to
democratic principles
and organizational
excellence.
The certification process
signifies that the JCDC
has diligently adhered
to the Democratic Party
of Georgia's bylaws and
Georgia's Election Code,
ensuring compliance
with all necessary
documentation and legal
requirements.
As a chartered and
certified committee, the
JCDC is now empowered
and poised to accept
qualifying fees from
Democratic candidates
during this election year.
On Tuesday, January 23,
2024, the Jenkins County
Board of Directors
officially released
qualifying fees for
candidates running for
seats up for election.
Prospective candidates
seeking to participate
in the May primary
and November general
elections must present
the required filing fee
during the designated
period of March 4, 2024,
at 9:00 a.m. through
March 8, 2024, at noon.
"This historic certification
marks a significant moment
for the Jenkins County
Democratic Committee
and its commitment
to fostering inclusive,
democratic processes
within our community!"
Gwen Watson, 2024 JCDC
chair, stated: "We are proud
to have met and exceeded
the rigorous standards set
forth by the Democratic
Party of Georgia, and the
committee looks forward to
facilitating the participation
of Democratic candidates
in the upcoming elections."
The JCDC extends
its gratitude to its
members, supporters, and
community partners whose
unwavering dedication and
collaboration have been
instrumental in achieving
this historic milestone.
The JCDC remains
steadfast in its mission
to advance Democratic
values and support
candidates who champion
the interests of Jenkins
County residents.
The next Jenkins County
Democratic Committee
meeting will be held
S aturday, F ebruary 10,
2024, at 10:30 am at the
Jenkins County Senior
Citizens building located at
998 College Ave., Millen,
GA 30442
About Jenkins County
Democratic Committee:
The Jenkins County
Democratic Committee is
a grassroots organization
dedicated to promoting
democratic values,
fostering civic engagement,
and supporting Democratic
candidates in Jenkins
County, Georgia. As a
chartered committee of
the Democratic Party of
Georgia, the JCDC works
tirelessly to advance the
interests and well-being
of all residents through
advocacy, education, and
community outreach.
tour LIBRARY
Discover a new world at the library
Library Lovers Month is here! That’s right, February is the month to show your love of libraries, so come in and
check us out.
Do you or someone you care about need assistance through TANF, WIC, PeachCare, SNAP, or Medicaid? Our brand
new DHS kiosk is set up to take you straight to the Georgia Gateway site and let you sign in and get done without
worrying about using your library card to sign in on our computers, navigate the internet, or any other extra work. It’s
all right there waiting for you! The DHS kiosk is provided through a partnership between the Georgia Department of
Human Services (DHS) and the Georgia Public Library Service (GPLS).
How much do you know about black history? There’s a ton of information to learn about the impact that they have
had on our country and the world, so come in and explore during Black History Month this February.
Can’t make it to the library? There’s a couple of ways to enjoy reading and learning with your library card! First off,
Libby is awesome - you get free ebooks and audiobooks right on your phone, tablet, or other devices. Second, do you
know about Kanopy? They’ve got a ton of documentaries and movies, many of which are focused on black history, and
they can be accessed anywhere and on any device that has internet access, even on your smartTV!
If you are interested in voting in this year’s Georgia primaries, make sure that you are registered to vote by Monday,
February 12, 2024 or you will not be allowed to vote in the primaries. You can register to vote at the library or online
at https://mvp.sos.ga.gOv/s/ . If you are already registered, or would like an absentee mail-in ballot, make sure to go
there and confirm that you are still registered to vote! The Georgia primary election will be on Tuesday, March 12.
Want to know more about what’s happening at the library? Head over to www.facebook.com/
jenkinscountymemoriallibrary and find out!
Well, that’s all for now - see you at the library!
New Tax Season, New Rules
By Kim Vickers, Special
Contributor
for
The Times
Those W-2’s and other
to roll in and people are
income tax returns. But
year at both the federal and
Americans spent more
inflation, but the good news
breaks that could put some
The biggest change is
and along with it, a bigger
means you could be paying
“Basically, as far as the
takes off your taxable income and reduces the amount that you’re taxed on. So you can always account for your wages.
If you made $30,000 for the year, and if you are married, that $27,800 comes off that, and technically you’re only taxed
on $3,000 of your income versus the whole $30,000,” explained Denice Golden, owner of‘File by Golden, ’ formerly ‘Jane’s
Income tax and Bookkeeping’ in North Augusta.
If you have children under 17 years old, the child tax credit goes up by $200.
If you made energy efficient home improvements or bought an electric vehicle, you can get green credits. Golden warns
people to research that one-time federal credit for solar panels. It may not be what you think.
“You must beware. You must look at the cost of the installation of these solar panels or that electric vehicle versus the credit
that you’re going to be able to receive. It’s not 100 percent credit. So, if you spend $ 100,000 on the solar panel windows and
the roofs, that’s not $100,000 credit that’s going back to you,” she said.
Golden also advises people to wait to file until all their documents come in, and to show up as organized as possible when
getting their taxes done. It could cut the cost of having your taxes prepared.
tax documents are starting
preparing to file their
there are a few changes this
state income tax levels,
money in 2023 because of
is that there are new tax
money back in your pocket,
the increase tax brackets
standard deduction, which
less in taxes.
standard deduction, that
Aged to Perfection
Jenkins County Senior Center
By Lee Wilson,
Special Contributor
for
The Times
We were talking last week at the Senior Center about
how growing older is wonderful.
A lot of us are in the last quarter of life. You know, time
has a way of catching us off-guard about how quickly it
travels. It can feel like just yesterday that we were young
and ready to start adult life. And in a way it can feel like
eons ago. We begin to wonder where the years have gone.
We know we have lived them all.
We can remember the hopes and dreams and the plans
we made. And suddenly, here we are in the last quarter.
How did we get here so fast? Where have the years gone
and where did our youth go?
We can recall looking at older people and thinking
how long it would take for us to get where they are. We
remember while we were in our youth that we had many
years ahead. We could not even think of being where we
are now. And yet, here we are.
Our friends are retired, they all have grey hair, they
move much slower than they did and when we look at
them, we see older people. Some are in a better condition
and some are in a worse condition than us. But we can
see the big difference. They are no longer the youthful,
carefree, full of life friends that they once were. Just like
us, age shows. We are now the older people we used to
look at and think that it was a long way off. We find that
these days, taking a shower takes its toll on our breath
and energy levels. An afternoon nap is not just a treat, it’s
become a necessity. If we don’t take a nap, we usually
find ourselves sleeping in the same chair that we were
reading or watching television in. We have now entered
this new season of our life, totally unprepared for the
discomfort, aches and pains, loss of energy and strength
and the ability to do what we could and sometime didn’t.
At least we know that even though we are in the last
quarter and have no idea how long this quarter will be,
when our time on earth is over, a new adventure awaits.
Yes, we do have things we wish we had never done.
Yet we are so thankful for those that we did. It is all in a
lifetime. If you are not in the last quarter yet, remember
that it comes faster than you anticipate. Do the things
that you still want to do. Do not procrastinate. Life runs
on fast legs. Do today what you can.
There is no promise that we will all see the seasons
of life. We need to live for today. Say the words to the
ones you love and often. Life is truly a gift. Just be
happy. It is after all your choice. Remember that health is
a treasure, not wealth, how much property you have and
what you have in the bank. You may think that going out
somewhere is best, but sometimes coming home is better.
We may forget names and that is okay because some have
already forgotten that they even knew us. The things that
we cared about previously, we may lose interest in. If
we fall asleep in our favorite chair, stay there. Growing
older is wonderful! It is comfortable. It is loaded with
memories that we never grow tired of. Remember it is
an absolute treasure!
Jenkins County
Booking Log
January 31
January 16- Tyrone Lynn Johnson, Probation
Violation (2 Counts).
January 17 - Robbie Golff, Obstructing an
Intersection, DUI (Alcohol).
January 19 - Richard Lee Bolton, Interlock
Probation Violation.
January 19 - Erin Jones, Failure to Appear (State
Court).
January 19 - Taliyah Amari Perkins, Hold for
Weekend.
January 20 - Keneisha Lajune Heath, Driving w/
License Suspended/Revoked, Speeding (19-23
Miles Over) (65 Zone).
January 20 - Deondra Shaneal McKinney,
Giving False Name, Address, or Birthday to Faw
Enforcement Officer, Possession of Marijuana (Fess
than 1 ounce), Tampering w/Evidence (Misd.).
Incidents
January 15 - Miscellaneous Report, Cactus Dr.
January 19 - DOA, Edenfield Rd.
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Board Of Education
announces 2024 meeting dates
The Jenkins County Board of Education meeting dates for 2024 has
been approved: All meetings are held at the board office at 5 p.m.
unless otherwise noted prior to the meeting.
February 26, 2024
March 25, 2024
April 29, 2024
May 20, 2024
June 17, 2024
July 29, 2024
August 26, 2024
September 30, 2024
October 28, 2024
November 18, 2024
December 16, 2024
January 27, 2025
STATE OF GEORGIA
COUNTY OF JENKINS
NOTICE OF COMPUTATION
CANVASSING OF RETURNS
Pursuant to O.C.G.A. 21-2-492, notice is hereby given that the
computation and canvassing of the returns in the March 12, 2024,
Presidential Preference Primary will begin on Tuesday, March 12, 2024,
at 7:00 p.m. and continue daily 8:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. until complete.
All computation and canvassing will be held in the Office of Election
Superintendent Wanda P. Burke in the Jenkins County Probate Court,
611 East Winthrope Avenue, Millen, Georgia. This 24th day of January
2024
Wanda P. Burke
Election Superintendent
P.O. Box 904
611 East Winthrope Avenuew
Millen, Georgia 30442
478-982-5581
wandaburke@jenkinscountyga.gov