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The Jenkins County Times
Wednesday, February 14, 2024- Page 11
Uncle Roger's Tales of the Ogeechee
Kings Ferry at the Ogeechee River
I was reading a magazine the other night on the history of the
Ogeechee river and found that eighteen miles south of Savannah,
the troops reached Kings Ferry over the Ogeechee River. The
name of the river came from the language of the native Creek
people and is thought to mean “river of the Uchees”, referring to
the Yuchi tribe who inhabited areas near it. The Creeks of Georgia
also had a name for the white settlers - the “Ecunnaunuxulgee”
- meaning those “people greedily grasping after the lands of red
people” In April, when Bowling’s Detachment crossed on the
ferry, the Ogeechee Tupelo trees , also known as, Nyssa ogeche,
lining the river were in full bloom. The small white blossoms
are highly attractive to bees, and their nectar is the source of the
renowned Tupelo honey. The tree is commonly referred to as Ogeechee Lime, on account of the acidic juice
derived from its fruit which can serve as a substitute for lime juice.
As Bowling’s detachment approached the ferry, the thoughts of the men no doubt turned to the American
victory over the British there in 1779, when Casimir Pulaski and his Legion caught up with the loyalist Lt.
Col. Daniel McGirth (also known as McGirt) and his band of outlaw raiders. Pulaski’s Patriots captured fifty
loyalists, their livestock and enslaved people. In another incident, the slippery McGirth narrowly escaped death
at the hands of William Cone, grandfather of Levi J. Knight, pioneer settler of Ray City, GA.
I find all this history interesting. Not only do I find fishing on the Ogeechee relaxing, but while doing it, I
find thinking of all those who have gone before me, whether fighting for our country or just fishing like I do,
makes me feel as if I am a part of their lives too.
Happy Trails to you!
Gov. Kemp Celebrates Economic
Boost with Second Automotive
pooivtf|/y Supplier in Less Than Six Months
By Joe Brady, editor
In a significant economic
development, Doowon Climate
Control America is set to make
a substantial investment of
over $30 million in Candler
County and the surrounding
areas, creating more than 200
new jobs. The announcement
was made by Governor Kemp
last week, marking the second
automotive supplier to choose
Candler County as its location in
less than six months.Governor
Kemp expressed his enthusiasm
for the economic growth in
the region, stating, "Metter
and Candler County are key
beneficiaries of this success.
We are excited for Doowon
Climate Control America to join
our Georgia communities." The
new facility will be situated in
the Metter-Candler County 1-16
Industrial Park, strategically
positioning itself to contribute to
the economic prosperity of the
region. Operations at the facility
are expected to commence
in 2026, bringing a wave of
employment opportunities to
the local workforce. Doowon
Climate Control America
plans to hire employees across
various fields, including
injection molding technicians,
assembly operators, quality,
materials, and production
specialists, as well as engineers
and management positions.
The company is committed to
fostering job creation and skill
development in the community.
Job opportunities with Doowon
Climate Control America will be
advertised in local newspapers
and on recruitment websites
as they become available. The
new job openings present an
exciting prospect for individuals
seeking employment in diverse
roles within the automotive
industry. Candler County,
conveniently located just a 30-
mile commute from Jenkins
County, is positioned to benefit
significantly from this economic
boost. The arrival of Doowon
Climate Control America
reinforces the region's appeal for
automotive industry investments,
further solidifying Georgia's
position as a hub for economic
growth and job creation. As the
company gears up to establish its
operations in the Metter-Candler
County 1-16 Industrial Park,
local residents are encouraged
to stay tuned for updates on job
opportunities and the positive
impact this investment will bring
to the community. Doowon
Group, the ultimate parent entity
of Doowon Climate Control
America, Inc., specializes in
designing and manufacturing
automotive climate control
systems. The company will be
a key supplier for Kia Motors
Manufacturing Georgia (Kia
Georgia) and Hyundai Motor
Group. Doowon Group manages
four domestic production plants,
a technology research institute,
and thirteen overseas production
facilities, including operations
in the U.S.
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