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For months both Mil len and Sylvania have been plagued by ve hicle break ins, both The Millen News and The Sylvania Times reported in the Febru ary 8, 2022, issues that Stephens’ brother Tylik Sherrod had been ap prehended in Sylvania for a string of entering auto burglaries that escalated to breaking and entering of local businesses. A homeowner on Mock Street in Sylvania called 911 last Thursday morn ing at approximately 7 a.m. in reference to a man standing on his porch with a handgun. Upon police officer arrival, the subject, later identified as Jeffrey Stephens, began fleeing on foot. The officer noticed a handgun tucked inside his waist band as the foot chase ensued. During the chase down Mock Street, the suspect dropped the handgun which was found to be a Ruger.22 caliber with seven rounds in the magazine. Officers continued the foot chase down Sylvan Circle finally taking Stephens into custody without further incident. SPD uncovered that Stephens was also wanted by the MPD for possession of a firearm. Jeffrey Stephens is wanted on over thirteen charges of entering autos in Sylvania as well as Millen. Fie and brother Tylick are no strangers to law enforcement, having been responsible for petty thefts and various other charges for several years. The Millen News reported in October 2015 that Stephens, then 18 years old had been arrested on traffic charges as well as entering an automobile to commit a theft and possession of drugs. Stephens escaped from the Jenkins County Jail and was later captured by the U.S. Marshall’s office in Jacksonville, FL. Fie was extradited to Jenkins County where he served time for the charge of escape. “I urge all residents of Sylvania to remain vigilant, keep your vehicles locked and remove your valuables,” Chief Shane Burke of Sylvania Police Department urges. “We are thankful for the assistance provided by our neighboring law enforcement agencies and the foresight by our residents to get this criminal off the streets.” (photo contributed) Memorial Day shooting sends one to jail Suspect turns himself in Joe Brady Editor A domestic dispute on May 30 has sent one to jail and the victim, Carrie Bell Bryant of Waters Grove Road in Sylvania to the trauma center with life threatening injuries. At approximately 6 p.m. on Monday, May 30, 2022, 911 dispatch received a call of shots fired and a domestic dispute. The shooting suspect identified as 64-year-old Kinny Jones of a Friendship Road address allegedly fired shots at Ms. Bryant, 74, during a domestic altercation that turned violent. Jones left the scene and turned himself in at a local Chevron gas station within minutes of the shooting. Jones has been charged with aggravated as- Times becomes member ofGPA Joe Brady Editor The Sylvania Times, Screven County’s only local newspaper has just achieved Georgia Press Association recognition. This is a great honor for both this newspaper and Screven County. Entrance into this prestigious association means The Sylvania Times is recognized, not only as the legal organ of Screven County but also as a trusted news source in the community. The Georgia Press Association was founded in 1887 to bring Georgia newspapers together. The goal of the GPA is to protect, promote, foster and advance the interest of the newspaper indus try in Georgia. Like the GPA, the philosophy of The Times is to be close to the heart and soul of the community in which we serve. The GPA is active in offering education and networking op portunities for its members and offering scholarships and intern ships thru the Georgia Press Educational Foundation. sault, possession of a firearm during the commission of a felony, and possession of a firearm by a convicted felon. This is an ongoing investigation. County Sheriff’s Office at 912- regarding this shooting. There is and you are urged to contact the Screven 564-2013 if you have any information no word on the condition of Ms. Bryant. TAKES A SITE OUT OF DOWNTOWN 1st Annual event a huge success Sam Eades Pub li sher/Writer Downtown Sylvania was turned into a dinosaur den this past Wednesday. And what a dino-mite turn out it was for the first annual Dino Days sponsored by Sylvania Main Street. A great crowd of children and adults attended the event. Director, Grace Waits said, "It was truly wonderful seeing this many families and children around town." It is up for grabs as to who had the most fun, kids or adults. Retailers across the city, not just on the square offered dinosaur treats and crafts for the children. Dinosaurs were on hand to pose for pictures with young and old. Our own Sylvania Times office gave away dinosaurs, candies, and dinosaur matchbox cars. The City of Sylvania gave out Dino scratch crafts. The Bank of Newington offered dinosaur piggy banks. The kids painted their own ceramic bank. Reddick Heating & Air passed out bottles of dinosaur bubbles. Screven County fitness gave each child dino fossils, stickers and notebooks. And Little Dipper gave out free dino top pings on the purchase of any ice cream of your choice and free drinks. Let's not forget about the dino fossil dig at Clark Family Health Care. The kids enjoyed digging for fossils. Agood bit of dino fossils were found. Ross Drag’s passed out Dino coloring books and free juice boxes, a T- Rex was on hand to greet everyone. Lila Jane's Craft Store gave discounts of 25% and a huge dinosaur basket to one lucky winner. Candy bags and $1 slice pizza for kids under 12 were available at Savannah Pizza. Donna's Bakery had $ 1 ice cream and each kid recieved a free fresh baked cookie. Food Lion passed out treat bags. "It was such a tremdous day that we plan on doing this again with more retailers participating next year," stated Waits. The next event will be Sylvania Gi ant Yard Games on the 1st Friday of each month, located in the downtown park area next to the fountain. The public is invited to come play chess, checkers and more. Foley, new face of general surgery Doctor joins Optim Medical Center Screven Joe Brady Editor Dr. Anthony Foley is the newest general surgeon to join Metro Surgical. The practice serves Savannah, Rincon, Pooler, Richmond Hill, Sylvania, Jesup, and Bluffton. Dr. Foley shares an office with Dr. John Odom and performs procedures at Optim Medical Center Screven. “Endoscopy is a small part of our practice, we average about 200-400 colonoscopies per year,” Dr. Foley explains. In addition to colonoscopies, Dr. Foley is specialized in robotic and laparoscopic surgery and is a nationally recognized instructor in robotics and hernia surgery. Foley is a native of Ohio and attended the University of Miami. He completed medical school at Albany Medical College in New York and his general surgical training at Dwight D. Eisenhower Medical Center in Augusta, GA. Dr. Foley is an Army veteran having served in Afghanistan, Iraq, Somalia, and Kosovo. He left the armed services with the rank of Lt. Colonel. Despite having worked in some of the largest hospitals in the country, Foley likes the feel of small rural medical centers. “My favorite aspect of the job is to provide care to local folks. Rural hospitals are good at that. Some people don’t realize how much a community suffers when the local hospital isn’t there. Optim Screven is close enough to larger hospitals that a patient has ready access to extensive specialized care.” Dr. Foley cautions that guidelines for colorectal screenings have changed, “we recommend that people at average risk start regular screening at age 45.” In addition, people who are in good health with a life expectancy of more than 10 years should continue regular colorectal cancer screening through the age of 75. People are at average risk if they don’t have: a personal history of colorectal cancer, a family history of colorectal cancer, a personal history seeFOLEYpage 6 of inflammatory bowel disease, a Lifestyles 2 Church News 4 School Chit Chat.... 7 Legals 8 & 9 F arm & Land 11 Editorials 3 Obituary 5 Classifieds 9 Sports 10 free Bnyunmg On Any TSble Thtdwte. IB1B1.ES - GIFTS - MUSIC {- WiuvR AfcW-TMSM Friday 9-2 GjosedSat.oSm NOW OPEN! (912)451-6397 117 North Main Street Sylvania, Georgia 30467 Located storentiy inside The Sylvania Times Bldg. 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