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Barbee indicted in drug trafficking conspiracy
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Joe Brady
A newly unsealed federal
indictment charges nearly three dozen
defendants for their involvement in a
drug trafficking conspiracy centered
in South Georgia and reaching into
the Caribbean.
The primary conspiracy charge
in USA v. Morales-Jimenez et. al,
dubbed Operation Carpet Ride,
carries a statutory minimum penalty
of 10 years in prison, up to life, said
David H. Estes, U.S. Attorney for
the Southern District of Georgia.
Conviction on the charge also carries
a minimum of five years of supervised
release following any prison term,
Editor
and there is no
parole in the
federal system.
“The
painstaking
investigation in
Operation Carpet
Ride spans
nearly six years
and thousands
of miles as it
tracked illegal
drugs flowing
into the United
States to the
Southern District of Georgia and beyond,” said U.S. Attorney Estes.
Lovett retains Commissioner seat
Thompson new face
of District 7
Joe Brady
Editor
With 100% of the precincts reporting, Edwin Lovett of District One has retained his seat on the Screven
County Commission. In a close race, Lovett narrowly beat opponent Tyler Thompson (R) 361 to 354.
Incumbent Lovett is completing his first term. In an April 2022 interview with The Sylvania Times,
Commissioner Lovett said, “the goal of our BOC is to keep Screven County a healthy place to live and
work. We serve at the will of the people and have been good stewards of the trust the citizens of this county
have placed in us. I look forward to four more years.”
The District 7 seat has been won by Ben Thompson (R) who beat his opponent Chris Nasworthy (D)
402-244 votes. Thompson ousted incumbent John Triplett in the primary election this year. This will mark
Thompson’s first elected office. In a March 2022 interview with The Sylvania Times, Thompson said,
“we need a fresh pair of eyes on the problems affecting our county. Both the city and county need to work
together, and I am the bridge to make that happen.” Ben’s term will begin January 1, 2023.
In other election news, Georgia voters will return to the polls for a runoff between Senator Raphael
Wamock(I-D) and Herschel Walker(R). Georgia Law requires that when no candidate receives a majority of
votes in the general election, a runoff between the top two vote-getters is required. Election Day has been
scheduled for Dec. 6, 2022, with one week of early voting beginning Nov. 28 and no Saturday voting this
cycle. Any voters wishing to request an absentee ballot must do so by Nov. 28, 2022.
City voters want distilled spirits
Voters decide
on resolution
to allow
consumption
Joe Brady
Editor
Restaurants are that much closer to serving alcohol
after the general election. Out of a total of 961 voters
during the 2022 election cycle, 693 voted for the
consumption of distilled spirits with their meals. In
the July 5, 2022, edition of the Times, it was reported that Sylvania City Council voted to adopt a resolution
to let voters decide at the November General Election whether licenses to sell distilled spirits by the drink for
consumption on premises where sold should be issued with the city limits.
“The next step is for City Council to establish and adopt an ordinance,” explains Stacy Mathis, City
manager. Currently distilled spirits are unlawful within the city limits; malt beverages and wine are
permissible, however. Those businesses wishing to obtain a “pour” license must also contact the State of
Georgia to apply for a state alcohol license. “I’m sure we will look at surrounding communities and model
our ordinance after theirs,” Mathis concludes.
Our New Home - week 11
Sam Eades
Publisher
Things are going great at our new location.
The old pictures from the original Bank
of Screven County have reappeared after
steaming the wallpaper off the wall that has
covered them for over 50 plus years. These
pictures are a part of the history of Screven
County. One of the pictures features Mr.
Alexander Stevens Mills, president/owner of
the bank, taking a leisure trip in his boat on
the river. We are looking forward to moving
in soon!
“Our law enforcement partners have
done outstanding work in identifying,
investigating and disrupting this drug
trafficking organization.”
Operation Carpet Ride,
investigated under the Organized
Crime Drug Enforcement Task
Forces (OCDETF), identified drug
trafficking operations in Bulloch,
Burke, Candler, Effingham, Evans,
Liberty, Richmond, and Tattnall
counties, and elsewhere, from as
early as January 2016. As described
in the 49-count
indictment,
the conspiracy is alleged to have
imported large quantities of cocaine,
methamphetamine, and other drugs
for distribution in the Southern
District.
Each defendant in USA v. Morales-
Jiminez et. al is charged with
Conspiracy to Possess with Intent
to Distribute, and to Distribute,
• See BARBEE page 2
Manufacturer to
bring
OVER
600 NEW
JOBS TO
AREA
Special to
The Sylvania Times
Governor Brian P. Kemp has announced that Joon Georgia,
Inc., an automotive parts manufacturer, will create 630 new
jobs and invest $317 million in Bulloch County. Plans for the
company’s new manufacturing facility mark the first confirmed
supplier for Hyundai Motor Group Metaplant America in Bryan
County.
"Less than two weeks after the groundbreaking of Hyundai
Motor Group’s innovative facility, we’re already seeing the
regional impact it will have," said Governor Brian Kemp. "Joon
Georgia will be the first of many companies drawn to the Peach
State to support the Metaplant, creating jobs and opportunity for
generations of hardworking Georgians. We’re thankful they have
chosen to add their name to this ongoing success story."
Joon Georgia is part of Ajin USA, a current supplier for
multiple Hyundai Motor Group facilities. The company produces
a variety of automotive body parts and electronics for original
equipment manufacturers.
"We are excited to be one of the first Hyundai Motor Group
Metaplant America automotive suppliers to build an automotive
parts manufacturing facility in Bulloch County and for our first
plant in the great State of Georgia. We look forward to partnering
with the county and state, and with
their assistance, help us make this new • See JOBS page 10
Student section helps
spur Gamecocks to
playoff victory
The theme for the student section for Friday night's playoff win over
Crawford County was ESPN Sports Center. Pictured here with their banner are
Connor Thompson, Katheryn Davis, Thomas Milner, Emma Webb with the
microphone, Addison Lee, and Mason Forehand (photo by Beth Thompson).
See complete coverage in the Sports Section, page 11.
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