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Vo I 1 No 49 February 14, 2024
Quality News That Affects You
IMillen, Georgia $1.25
Waste Management Faces
Rising Costs while Landfill
Alters Disposal Policy
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Allgreens, the waste management provider, has proposed a 16% increase due to inflation, scheduled to take
effect in April. Revised pricing has not been released nor has it been discussed at length in local government
meetings. The county is currently engaged in negotiations with the vendor, and more information is anticipated
to be disclosed in the next municipal meeting. Meanwhile, the city's sanitation contract with Allgreens still has
two years remaining.
In response to citizen complaints and an audit by the Environmental Protection Division (EPD), changes
are underway at the local landfill. Effective immediately, the landfill will no longer accept furniture. The
EPD's recommendations have led to a new directive, requiring mattresses and furniture to be disposed of in
designated roll-off containers. These containers are located both at the landfill and behind city hall, with the
waste being transported to Screven County for disposal.
Ben Wall, owner of Atlantic Waste, shed light on the challenges facing the waste management industry in a
recent interview. Wall expressed regret over the necessity of a price increase, citing various factors contributing
to the decision. "We regret the price increase, but we simply had no choice," Wall stated. "State insurance has
gone up $500k since last year. The cost of the truck has gone up another $150k. And in the solid waste industry,
the cost of doing business has increased more than the rest of the country."
These challenges highlight the broader economic pressures affecting waste management companies. Increases
in insurance costs and the rising expenses associated with maintaining and upgrading the fleet contribute to the
financial strain faced by waste management providers.
Guns and
Ammo Tax
Holiday?
Read Full Story on Page 6
Robert
Smalls,
politician
and
reformer
Read Full Story on Page 2
Millen City
Council
Meeting
Read Full Story on Page 5
Millen
Lions Club
finds new
location
Read Full Story on Page 6
Oglesby Officially Signs with
Truett McConnell
Gauge Oglesby makes it official and signs with Truett McConnel University. Gauge, front
center is seated with his mom Cara, dad Jason, and his brother Gatlin. Photo Submitted.
This past week at Edmund Burke Academy, senior Gauge Oglesby officially
signed to play baseball at Tmett McConnell University in Cleveland, GA.
Oglesby who lives in Millen is the son of Jason and Cara Oglesby.
Jonathan Broxton, the coach of the EBA Spartans stated the following about
Oglesby, “Gauge Oglesby has a tremendous addition to the athletic department
at Edmund Burke Academy. He is a relentless worker in the weight room who
has added strength, flexibility, and speed. Gauge was also a valuable piece for
our State Championship Football team. We are excited to see Gauge on the
diamond this spring help to lead our baseball team to another deep run into
the postseason.”
Cara Oglesby, Gauge’s mom had the following to say, “He has had a lifelong
love for the sport of baseball and has played for most of his life. He has played
since he was three years old. He has been on numerous travel teams all over
the state of Georgia. He has played from Carolina to Georgia to Florida. He
is excited to pursue an engineering degree in a Christian environment as well
as live out a lifelong dream of playing college baseball. Tmett McConnell
is having an awesome season so far and we can’t wait to see what Oglesby
brings to the team in the fall.”
With the signing out of the way, Oglesby and the EBA Spartans will now
focus in on a big season ahead. Their first game will take place on February
27th at home versus John Hancock Academy. Last season, EBA lost in the
semifinals of the GIAA Class AA playoffs.
Superior Court
Judge F. Gates Peed
Announces Retirement
By Joe Brady, Editor
Superior Court Judge F. Gates Peed, a
stalwart figure in the legal community, has
declared that he will not seek re-election
when his term concludes on December 31,
2024. Having dedicated 23 years to the
Ogeechee Judicial Circuit, encompassing
Bulloch, Effingham, Jenkins, and Screven
counties. Judge Peed has been a prominent
and respected member of the legal system.
Judge Peed ascended to the role of Chief
Judge on August 1, 2018, succeeding the
retiring Chief Judge William E. Woodrum
Jr. Over the years, he has demonstrated a commitment to justice and an
unwavering dedication to the citizens of the Ogeechee Judicial Circuit.
In a statement released on Friday, Judge Peed expressed gratitude
for the opportunity to serve the community. "It has been my honor to
serve the citizens of the circuit," he remarked, confirming that he would
not be seeking re-election. His decision marks the end of an era for the
Ogeechee Judicial Circuit, leaving a notable vacancy in the Superior
Court.
The announcement opens the door for new contenders, as qualifying
for Judge Peed's position is scheduled for March 4-8, with the general
nonpartisan primary election set for May 21. As the legal community
prepares for this transition, aspiring candidates are expected to step
forward to vie for the esteemed position.
Judge Peed's legal career has been extensive and distinguished. He
began as the solicitor general and later assumed the role of judge in
the Bulloch County State Court. His educational background includes a
Bachelor of Business Administration from the University of Georgia in
1976. He furthered his studies at Mercer University’s Walter F. Georgia
School of Law, earning his Juris Doctor in 1982.
His departure from the bench marks the end of an era for the Ogeechee
Judicial Circuit, and the legal community will undoubtedly reflect on the
significant contributions made by Judge F. Gates Peed over the course of
his illustrious career. As the election season approaches, the focus will
shift to identifying a successor who can carry on the legacy of justice and
dedication established by Judge Peed.
Statesboro Attorney Robert Busbee
Announces
Campaign
for District
Attorney
(STATESBORO)
Attorney Robert Busbee
announced Wednesday
his candidacy for
District Attorney of the
Ogeechee Circuit as a
Republican. Busbee will
face incumbent Daphne
Totten in the Republican
primary on May 21 st.
The Ogeechee Circuit is comprised of Bulloch, Effingham, Jenkins,
and Screven Counties.
“Our District Attorney is responsible for a growing number of lost
cases, wasted money and poorly chosen cases to prosecute. We need to
bring more accountability and transparency to the office, and we must do
a better job of keeping our community safe,” said Busbee. “I will change
the way the office is run to ensure all cases see BUSBEE on page 7
Following the retirement
of Chief Judge F. Gates Peed,
local lawyer and community
leader Matt Hube announced his
candidacy for Superior Court
Judge in the Ogeechee Judicial
Circuit which is comprised of
Bulloch, Effingham, Jenkins, and
Screven Counties.
“We are so grateful for Judge
Peed and his tireless service to
our community,” said Hube. “On
Matt Hube
Announces
Candidacy
the bench, he was unwavering
in his commitment to fairness,
justice, and public safety. Judge
Peed is a tme public servant and I
wish him all the best in his future
endeavors.”
“With the retirement of Judge
Peed, we have big shoes to fill
in the Ogeechee Judicial Circuit.
I am mnning for Superior Court
Judge because I have nearly
twenty-five years of experience
and an unmatched track record of
honesty and integrity.”
Hube attended Georgia
Southern University and
graduated with a degree
in Finance in 1995 before
completing his legal studies at
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