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Page 6 - Wednesday, March 13, 2024
The Jenkins County Times
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Jenkins County
Booking Log
March 13
February 26 - Richard Joyner, Hold Placed.
February 27 - Jefferey Bernard Harris, Hold Placed
(Sentenced to Prison).
February 28 - Harold Washington, Probation
Violation Hold for Superior Probation.
February 29 - Stephen M. Martino, Driving w/
License Suspended/Revoked, Speeding (19-23 Miles
Over) (65 Zone).
February 29 - Javon A. Powell, Hold Placed.
March 1 - Larry Antonie Kelly, Hold for Weekend.
-March 1 - Jermaine Richard Graham, Hold for
Weekend.
March 2 — Woo Seek Kim, Hold for Weekend.
March 3 - Devin Hardnett, Failure to Appear (State
Court).
Incidents
February 26 - Burglary (2nd Degree), Theft by
Taking (2 Counts), Magnolia Ave.
February 27 - Arson (1st Degree), Theft by
Receiving Stolen Property, Obstructing Highways,
Leroy Rd
City Council Tackles
Various Issues in
Monthly Meeting
-Joe Brady, Editor
The Millen City Council gathered last Tuesday
for their monthly meeting, addressing a range
of topics that included successful audits,
community engagement, business license renewals,
appointments to city boards, and financial challenges.
Mayor Rocker began the meeting on a positive
note, announcing the successful completion of the
city's yearly audit. "There were no areas of concern.
We have an excellent and responsible staff, and
the council would like to thank City Manager Jeff
Brantley and the entire team," Mayor Rocker stated.
One notable discussion revolved around the
request made by Mrs. Gwen Watson. Contrary to
initial impressions, Watson clarified that she did
not want to remove mayoral pictures but suggested
relocating them. She proposed capturing photos
of council members and displaying them instead.
Additionally, Watson addressed communication
issues within the community, highlighting the lack of
information about canceled meetings. She proposed
the implementation of systems like Code Red to
disseminate timely information to the public.
Residents also played an active role in the
meeting, with Shanelle Carr proposing a potential
location for a community park along Highway 25.
Carr emphasized the park's ability to bring people
together and attract visitors to the area. Mayor
Rocker committed to discussing the park plans in
detail at the council's next planning session.
In the realm of business matters, the council
approved the renewal of beer/wine and distilled
spirits licenses for several local businesses, including
B&T Food Fresh, Cash Now, Dollar General, Family
Dollar, Good Spirits, JR's BP Inc., Millen Bay Station,
Neighbor's Express, Quick Stop, and Thompson
Corner.
The meeting saw the appointment of four members
to the Millen Housing Authority for a 5-year term.
Three volunteers - Shanelle Carr, Drew Allen, and
Jacinda Ford - expressed their interest in serving,
and the council voted to reappoint Evelyn Young
while approving the new volunteers.
The Planning & Zoning Board also underwent
changes as Jewel Anfield requested replacement. The
council approved Shanelle Carr to serve on the board
for a five-year term.
City Manager Jeff Brantley informed the council
about a deficit in the solid waste contract and
mentioned plans to address concerns with the county
in an upcoming meeting. He attributed the financial
challenges to lower rates, outstanding property taxes,
and the impact of inflation on the city's reserves.
The well and water line extension project, with a
single bidder at $2.7 million, received a boost with an
EPA grant awarded at $3 million. Furthermore, the
council discussed the upcoming SPLOST 8, which
is set to appear on the November ballot. Brantley
explained that the current SPLOST is performing
well, with a projected income of $5.3 million.
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The War Eagle Winds demonstrated their exceptional
talent, earning accolades in specific instrument
sections that highlighted their dedication to
excellence. Notably, they clinched the title of Best
in Region Saxophone Section, showcasing the
outstanding skills of the saxophonists under the
band's guidance.
Adding to their list of achievements, the War Eagle
Winds also claimed the distinction of Best in Region
Trumpet Section, attesting to the proficiency of the
trumpeters under the watchful eye of McBride and
Russell.
The pinnacle of their success came with the
announcement of the band as the OVERALL Region
3A Champions. This prestigious title is a testament to
the collective efforts, precision, and passion exhibited
by every member of the War Eagle Winds.
Jim McBride has played a pivotal role in shaping
and guiding the band towards this remarkable
achievement. Their commitment to musical
excellence and unwavering dedication to the students
have undoubtedly contributed to the band's success
on the regional stage.
The community of Jenkins County is beaming with
pride at the accomplishments of their talented
musicians. The War Eagle Winds have not only
showcased their musical prowess but have also
brought honor to the entire region. This victory
serves as a testament to the strength of the band
program in Jenkins County and the supportive
environment fostered by McBride.
Daylight Saving Time has come, which means
everything is an hour earlier and the sun is more
likely to be up after the workday is through. But
did you ever wonder where the idea for Daylight
Savings Time came from? You’re probably about to
say Ben Franklin, but his idea was simply part of a
satirical article he wrote while living in Paris that
suggested that Parisians go to bed and wake up at
more reasonable hours so that they wouldn’t waste
so many candles. The person who actually suggested
that we readjust our clocks every spring and fall was
an entomologist named George Hudson from New
Zealand, and he wanted it so that he would have
more time after work to go hunting bugs. Yes, really!
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Rotary Speech Winners
Announced
The Millen Rotary Club recognized the winners from the annual
speech contest at their meeting last week. Congratulations to
August Lowery- 1st Place; Chantal Bello-Linares-2nd Place;
and Laura Gail Dailey-3rd Place. The Millen Rotary meets each
Wednesday at Cafe on Cotton at 11:45. If you are interested in
learning more about the civic organization, please see a member.
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Aged to Perfection
Jenkins County Senior Center
By Lee Wilson,
Special Contributor
Last week we were discussing why things happen to
us and why sometimes we just don’t understand. We
were reminded that the Lord has a reason and we just
have to have faith that he knows best!
We read a good story that told us just that...
Brenda was a young woman who was invited to go
rock climbing. Although she was scared to death, she
went with her group to a tremendous granite cliff. In
spite of her fear, she put on the gear, took a hold on
the rope and started up the face of that rock. Well,
she got to a ledge where she could take a breather. As
she was hanging on there, her safety rope snapped
and hit her eye and knocked out her contact lens.
Well, here she is on a rock ledge with hundreds of
feet below her and hundreds of feet above her. Of
course, she looked and looked and looked, hoping
it had landed on the ledge, but it wasn’t there. Here
she was, far from home and her sight now blurry. She
was desperate and began to get upset, so she prayed
to the Lord to help her find it.
When Brenda got to the top, a friend examined her
eye and her clothing for the fens, but there was no
contact lens to be found. She sat down, despondent,
with the rest of the party, waiting on the others to
make it up to the face of the cliff . She looked out
across range after range of mountains, thinking of
that Bible verse that says, “The eyes of the Lord run
to and fro throughout the whole earth.” She thought,
“Lord, You can see all these mountains. You know
every stone and leaf, and You know exactly where my
contact lens is. Please help me.”
Finally, they walked down the trail to the bottom.
At the bottom, there was a new party of climbers just
starting up the face of the cliff. One of them shouted
out, “Hey, you guys! Anybody lost a contact lens?”
The climber actually saw an ant moving slowly across
the face of a rock, carrying it!
When Brenda got home, she told her father of
the incredible story of the ant, her prayer, and her
contact lens. Her father was a famous cartoonist
and he decided to draw a picture of an ant lugging a
contact lens with the words, “Lord, I don’t know why
You want me to carry this thing. I can’t eat it and it’s
awfully heavy. But if this is what You want me to do,
I’ll carry it for you.”
It would probably do us some good to occasionally
say, “God, I don’t know why You want me to carry
this load. I can see no good in it and it’s awfully
heavy. But if You want me to carry it, I will.”
It’s School Board
Appreciation
Week in Georgia!
-Dr. J.P. Hearn, Special Contributor
Pictured are Mary Young, Chair; Marty Orvin; Dr. John Paul
Hearn, Superintendent; George Parker; Roy Cook, Vice Chair; and
Mike Reese. Photo contributed.
The Jenkins County School System is joining in
a statewide celebration to salute the efforts of
local school board members. The week of March
11-15, 2024, has been proclaimed School Board
Appreciation Week in Georgia. The weeklong
observance calls attention to the contributions of
local boards of education.
We’d like to give a special shout out to our Board of
Education members:
District 1 Mary Young, 13 years
District 2 Mike Reese, 13 years
District 3 Roy Cook, 24 years
District 4 George Parker, 7 years
District 5 Marty Orvin, 2 years
Their hard work directly impacts students’ success in
Jenkins County.
“Citizens elect board members to represent the
community’s voice on education matters and
to set the vision for the school district,” said
Superintendent Dr. John Paul Hearn. “Our board
spends countless hours fulfilling its responsibilities
and working together to continually improve our
education system.”
As constitutional officers of Georgia, school board
members are responsible for setting educational
policies, employing school personnel, providing
buildings and equipment, operating a transportation
system and disbursing school funds. As community
leaders, school board members serve as advocates for
the children in local public schools and must study,
evaluate and decide what actions are in the best
interest of those students.
We appreciate our local school board members for
advocating on behalf of our collective interests and
making difficult decisions. Most importantly, we
want to thank them for making our students’ success
their priority.
Cutline: Pictured are Mary Young, Chair; Marty
Orvin; Dr. John Paul Hearn, Superintendent; George
Parker; Roy Cook, Vice Chair; and Mike Reese. Photo
contributed.
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