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Agei to Perfection
Jenkins County
Senior Center
By Lee Wilson,
Special Contributor
Recently we were talking at the Center and we had
some more stories to pop up in our conversations
about one of our seniors, who we’ll call “James”, and
some of his adventures...
When “James” first started working, he went
through many jobs because he just couldn’t decide
what he wanted to do in life. One of “James” first job
had him traveling out on the road a lot. One evening
while out to dinner, he met this beautiful woman
and decided he wanted to try and date her. After
getting turned down several times by this woman,
“James” looked at her and said, “If you were my wife,
I’d poison your coffee in the morning.” The woman
looked back at “James” and said, “If you were my
husband I’d drink it!”
One of “James” most unique jobs was one he
really didn’t tell many people about. “James” was
a stripper...not a regular stripper but a backwards
stripper!
He said he never made much money until one
day he came up with this idea. He would come out
on stage wearing just a speedo and sure enough the
ladies would start paying him to put his clothes back
on. “James” said it didn’t take long before he was
making tons of money!
Another one of “James” jobs didn’t last but just a
couple of days. On the third of his job, “James’” boss
approached him and asked if James believed in life
after death? “James” responded that he did not and
that there was no proof in it. ’’James’” boss replied
to him that there is now. He told “James” that after
he had left early the day before to go to his uncle’s
funeral, his uncle showed up there looking for him!
One day “James” was awakened out of a pleasant
nap by one of his friends.
His friend yelled “Wake uuuuuup, James!” “James”
responded, “Good grief, you know how much I hate
being woken up from a nap. Can’t I have a little time
to close my eyes in peace and quiet?” “James” friend
shouted back, “Not when you’re driving the car!”
“James” and some of the guys were sitting in the tv
room when “James” told them about how hard it is
to be a man these days. “James” said, “With us guys
there’s no wigs, no make-up, no lashes...if you ugly,
you just ugly!”
“James” does keep the conversations going at the
Senior Center!
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Multiple Defendants Prosecuted on Weapons Charges
Twenty-one defendants have been indicted on felony charges for illegal firearms and
drug distribution, which additional defendants have been sentenced to federal prison
or await further proceedings after pleading guilty to federal gun charges. Most of the
defendants are around the Savannah area. Drug charges range from distribution of
methamphetamine to marijuana.
Two injured in shooting incident in Albany
Last Tuesday Albany Police were called to a gas station where a shooting left two
people injured. According to authorities, they received reports of two people shooting
at each other. The incident is currently under investigation, it’s unknown if the two
people shooting at one another were the ones hurt.
Claxton woman dies in house fire
A Sunday morning fire off Allen Sikes Road in Claxton broke out around 6 a.m. that
killed one and sent another to the hospital. The home was engulfed in flames when 911 was called and was
destroyed just a few minutes later. According to Evans County Assistant Fire Chief Brian Croft, a neighbor
reported seeing the early morning blaze across the street and alerted the fire department.
Turner County Deputy hurt in early morning accident
According to Turner County Sheriff Andy Hester, a deputy, Nikolous Herrick was involved in a serious auto
accident during an early morning pursuit. Deputy Herrick’s vehicle was pinned under a semi-trailer. The
suspects fled their vehicle after it flipped four blocks down from the accident. Deputy Hettrick was transported
to Tift Regional Medical Center conscious and alert but sustained a broken rib, broken arm, and broken bones
in his face. He is currently in stable condition at a Macon hospital.
Multiple arrests made in Cordele homicide case
The GBI have solved a case from September 21, 2023 in Cordele. Authorities were called to a residence where
the victim, Rondarrius Wedges, 19, was dead of multiple gunshot wounds while sitting in a vehicle. On March
28, 2024, GBI arrested Lee Savage and charged with felony murder and aggravated assault.
Man electrocuted after jumping in Lake Lanier
A 24-year-old man is dead after jumping off a dock into Lake Lanier near Lanier Beach South Road on
Thursday, according to the Georgia Department of Natural Resources.
DNR says the man was electrocuted. A neighbor pulled the man from the water, says DNR. The man was
taken to Northside Forsyth Hospital where he later died. The Forsyth County Sheriffs Office has identified the
deceased as Thomas Shepard Milner. They say Milner entered the water from his family dock and was heard
screaming for help shortly after. Neighbors reportedly took a boat over to Milner and one person jumped into
the water to help him. That person later described a burning sensation that he recognized as electrical shock.
He swam ashore, turned off the power, and re-entered the water to help Thomas.
I.vft driver raped, kidnapped, robbed by passenger in Alpharetta
Alpharetta police have made an arrest in the rape and Kidnapping of a Lyft driver last month.
Police said the female driver picked up her passenger, Demarcus Johnson, on March 11. Johnson, 32, has
been accused of giving the woman a sedative, stealing her car, kidnapping and sexually assaulting her. Capt. R.
Andrew Splawn said during the ride in March, the victim and the suspect connected and decided to get drinks
together.
"The two engaged in conversation and agreed to have a drink with one another," Capt. Splawn said. "At which
time the victim doesn’t remember and is unable to account for the events that evening."
Splawn said her toxicology report came back with prescription narcotics she had not been prescribed and did
not report taking.
Johnson was caught on April 5 and faces charges for each crime, including a felony for theft by taking.
Investigators with Alpharetta Police told FOX 5's Rob DiRienzo that the woman woke up in a hotel room
unfamiliar to her, and her car was gone.
Challenger to judge in Trump’s election inference case is disqualified
One of two people running against the judge presiding over former president Donald Trump’s election
interference case has been disqualified but says she will appeal.
Tiffani Johnson was disqualified by Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger saying she is not qualified to run
for the seat after she failed to appear at a hearing on a challenge to her eligibility.
BETA
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membership based on their academic standing and character and joined more than 500,000 members across
the United States and beyond. National Beta Club is the largest independent, non-profit, educational youth
group in the United States. Its mission is to promote the ideals of academic achievement, character, service and
leadership among elementary and secondary school students.
Senior Beta Club President, Autumn Dailey presided over the ceremony. Other speakers include Morgan
Burke, Zniya Tylor, Neveah Campbell, Ben Tyler, Addie Lane and Daniel Zetina.
Senior Beta Sponsor Mrs. Anna Wilkerson presented Autum Dailey with a Certificate of Merit and
Achievement. Autumn has served as Senior Beta President for two years. She was recognized recently with a
National Beta Scholarship for her academic excellence and commitment to community service.
The following JCES students were inducted: Addie Lane, Kayson Barnette, Kennedy Thomas, Iyana Powell,
Rebalyn Burke, Jakylie Cooper, Emily Wright, Jordan Asbury, Marya Scott, Christian Guerrero Cruz, TaPorche
Byrd, Jhene Thompson, Millie Kate Burch, Josie Gay, Tully Waters, Colton Bragg, Holden Hughes, Elijah
Bryant, Sam Black, Kyleigh Roberts, Chanen Conway, Connor Lanier, Daniel Zetina and Aiden Reyes Salazar.
In addition to the following JCHS students: Gabrielle Dryer, Bethany Asbury, Jaylee Bennett, Tyson Bennett,
Aubrey Davis, Sandy Davis, Lesslie Delgado Pedroza, Hillary Garvin, Cayley Linder, Aiden Lovett, Annie Lovett,
Maison Mozee, Dylan Pennington, Jazara Pierce, Inari Powell, Jaquavious Reed, Jahden Ruff, Kaizen Scott,
Kynlee Wallace, Genelle Wiley and Caleb Bryant.
Elementary Beta and High School Beta coordinate meetings, service projects and award ceremonies each year.
Sponsors hope to encourage students to strive for academic excellence and work to serve others.
National Beta CEO, Bobby Hart offered his congratulations to the students saying, “The skills and
opportunities that come from National Beta membership impact students not only during their time in school,
but as they move forward in life. We are proud of these new inductees and are excited to see how they grow as
leaders and positively impact the world.”
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