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When asked for identification, the suspect stated his name was Jaquan Robinson. “Because of the multiple see STOLEN page 5 County Leaders attend growth seminar Pictured are husband and wife team, Bob and Renee Smith of Kofile Tech nologies along with Clerk of Court, Mandy Howard, (photo by Sarah Saxon) -Sarah Saxon On Tuesday, February 22, the Screven County Downtown Development Authority invited several leaders of Screven County to take part in a luncheon and interactive conference with the Georgia Conservancy group. Katherine Moore, President and Luben Raytchev, Urban Planner, of Georgia Conservancy; spoke on the importance of growing the community and providing housing and jobs to grow the county. The Georgia Conservancy works to protect and conserve Georgia’s natural resources through advocacy, engagement, and collaboration. Georgia is projected to grow to 3.5 billion people by 2050. The current population of Georgia is 3.7 million which covers 69,700 square miles. “To grow the community, you need a healthy economy and jobs to grow with adequate and affordable housing for those incoming residents.,” Katherine Moore explained. “As it stands now, 65% of the households in Georgia are single family, married with no kids and roommates. At least 83% of Georgia households are expected to be adults with no kids by 2030”, Luban Raytchev said. Right now, 50% of Georgians make $18.60 an hour or less which also means that 40% of the labor force is considered extremely poor, who spend roughly 30% of their income on housing cost. The goal of the Screven County Downtown Development Authority to work on making housing more available and affordable to draw in more industries for jobs and growing Screven County as a whole. The attendees were served a catered lunch by 1023 Grill. -Joe Brady Sylvania Times Editor Charles Allen Webb fled after a routine traffic stop this past Saturday, Feb. 26. Law enforcement in Rocky Ford initiated a traffic stop and discov ered Charles Allen Webb was wanted on an out standing felony warrant. Authorities have reason to believe he was headed back to Millen and could be in the Scarboro area. At the time of his es cape, Webb was nothing but jeans and boots. He is 6 foot 2 inches tall and approximately 155 lbs with brown hair and eyes. If you see Webb or have any contact with him, you are urged to contact the Screven County Sher iff’s Office at 912-564-2013 or call the Jenkins County Sheriff’s Office at 478-982-4211. Leadership class graduates 11 Pictured are Stormy Gar eleven graduates from the Leadership Screven Class, a revamped community adult leader ship program, (photo by Dorie Bacon) -Joe Brady Sylvania Times Editor The Screven County Chamber of Commerce and the Screven County Development Authority an nounced the 2022 graduates of the Leadership Screven class. This is a revamped community adult leader ship program. Students discovered how to develop personal leadership skills, received an overview of local gov ernment, learned more about local industry, small businesses, and downtown. “They toured another successful community and as their see GRADS page 5 Wastewater facility to receive much needed upgrades -Joe Brady Sylvania Times Editor Governor Brian Kemp awarded $422 million across the state to reinforce water and sewer infrastructure last week. “It is my desire that with these awards, communities across Georgia are ensured reliable and safe drinking water and wastewater systems. Because we remained focused on protecting lives throughout the pandemic, Georgia is now in a position to make strategic, transformation investments in our state’s water and sewer infrastructure.” Governor Kemp explained at the signing. The scope of these projects includes the improving of drinking water treatment, extend drinking water service to high-need areas, improve wastewater treatment, improve biosolids management, improve sewer systems and secure Georgia’s water resources for future generations. The City of Sylvania will receive $3,055,442.27 of the awarded $422 million. “Our wastewater treatment facility treats all wastewater from residential and industrial customers. The facility is in dire need of upgrades to meet new EPD requirements,” City Manager, Stacy Mathis explained. The city will contibute $1,259,665 to complete the project. The Sylvania treatment plant has a capacity to treat 1.52million gallons per day and treats an average of 500,000 gallons per day. Milner named SCDA Chairman -Joe Brady The Screven County Development Authority has named Stephen Milner as their Chaimian to fill the temi of deceased Bobby Smith, who passed away unexpectedly last month. Milner has been the CEO of Planters Telephone Cooperative for 17 years and is a native of Cobb County. Stephen is a graduate of Georgia Southern University and serves as a trustee on the Foundation Board. He has served on the Screven County Economic Development Authority Board since 2012 and as President for both the Georgia Telephone Association and the Foundation for Rural Service Board of Directors. Milner is a graduate of Leadership Southeast Georgia, Leadership Georgia, and the Georgia Academy for Economic Development. He also serves as deacon at Little Horse Creek Baptist Church. “I am honored to be elected Chaimian of the Screven County Development Authority. We are a strong team and will continue the vital work of attracting jobs and investment in our community. I am also honored to continue the legacy of our fomier Chairman, Bobby Smith. I will work hard to ensure Screven County is a place with opportunities for our children to have opportunities and successful careers.’ Stephen Milner Lifestyles 2 Church News .... 4 Legals 8 Sports 9 & 10 Editorials 3 Obituaries 5 Classifieds 8 Farm & Land ... 11 Subscribe and view online at thesylvaniatimes.com 912.451.NEWS (6397) J
