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VOL.3 NO. 4 February 7, 2024 | LEGAL ORGAN OF SCREVEN COUNTY | Sylvania, Georgia $1.25
Editorials ..5 | Church News ..3 | Sports ..11-12 | Obituaries ..8 | Legals ..9 | Farm & Land..13 | Booking Log ..7 | Crossword ..10
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MCFARLAND ACCOMPLISHES MILESTONE
IN WRESTLING HISTORY
Bv Burton Kemp, Sports Editor
for Senior David McFarland is proclaimed the winner after
The Times pinning ECI's Jaden Handsom for the Class A Area 3 title
in the Harold Lee Scott Gymnasium Saturday. In addition to
being his second consecutive area title, the win was also the 153rd for McFarland, giving
him the title of the winningest wrestler in SCHS history. For the full story on the Area
Tournament please see page 11. Photo contributed.
Read about Madam CJ
Walker page 3
Cornbread,
State Bread?
A staple side dish in southern
cuisine could soon be kneaded
into the Georgia law books. A
proposed bill in the republican led
house, HB 1048, would designate
cornbread as the official state
bread.
Full Story Page 6
Dees Highlights
City Developments
Addressing the audience.
Mayor Dees discussed the city's
budget for 2024, revealing that
it stands at $37,295,000. This
marks a significant decrease
of $20 million compared to
the previous year, indicating a
strategic approach to financial
management.
Full Story Page 6
Boddiford returns
as Chairman
Joe Boddiford, peanut farmer
from Sylvania, Georgia, was
elected chairman of the Georgia
Peanut Commission during
the January monthly board
meeting. This is Boddiford’s
third consecutive temi serving as
chaimian. He previously served
as chairman in 2000.
Full Story Page 6
Safe Haven/Teen
Dating Violence
To bring attention to Teen
Dating Violence Awareness
Month, Safe Haven is hosting
their annual art contest powered
by Davis Marketing Company
that invites teens to illustrate
what a healthy relationship
should look like for a chance to
win a prize from Virgina Luxe.
Full Story Page 7
Screven County Elections
Supervisor Identifies Voter
Registration Issues, Seeks
Redistricting Approval
By Joe Brady, Editor
for
The Times
Stacy Scott Mincey, the recently appointed Screven County Elections
Supervisor and Chief Registrar, addressed the Board with alarming
findings regarding voter registration discrepancies affecting hundreds
of registered voters in the county. Mincey revealed that a significant
number of voters were facing issues such as being assigned to the
correct district but with the wrong or no polling place, being assigned
to the wrong district, or being in the correct district but assigned to
the wrong municipality for municipal voting. The newly appointed
official sought the Board's pemiission to initiate a comprehensive
"redistricting" plan to rectify the errors.
The revelation comes amid concerns related to the rollout of
Georgia's new GARVIS (Georgia Registered Voter Information
System) program. Mincey highlighted the urgency of addressing
the problem, emphasizing the need for a prompt solution to ensure
accurate representation and access to voting resources for all eligible
residents.
In an explanation to The Times, Mincey expressed particular concern
about the timing of the issue. To mitigate the impact on affected
voters, she assured that individuals would receive notification cards
detailing the correct information. However, the exact timeframe for
the distribution of these cards remains uncertain.
For affected voters seeking immediate clarification, Mincey provided
several avenues of contact, “Voters can reach out to the Registrar's
Office by calling 912-564-2153, check their My Voters Page (MVP),
MVP Landing Page | GA SOS VR or send an email to registrar@
screvencountyga. gov.
This development follows a report by The Times on January 3,
2023, where the county found ..r,™
SEE VOTE ON PAGE 8
Local Couple Honored as
Conservationists of the Year
By Joe Brady, Editor
for
The Times
Brenda Waters Transitions to
Optim Medical Center-Screven
as Case Manager
By Joe Brady, Editor
for
The Times
After nearly two decades of
dedicated service with Ogeechee
Hospice, Brenda Waters, a proud
Screven County native, has returned
to her roots as the new case manager
at Optim Medical Center-Screven.
Waters, who previously spent 19
years working with Ogeechee
Hospice, now assumes the vital role
of liaison between the hospital and
patients.
In her new position. Waters
oversees a diverse range of services,
from the Swing Bed Program to
patient therapy. Reflecting on
the transition from hospice care.
Waters remarked, "This is a whole
new spectrum from hospice.
These patients are trying to heal and Brenda Waters
eventually resume their lives. I am
helping patients get better." With a nursing career spanning back to
1981, Waters has accumulated experience in various healthcare settings,
including physician's offices, nursing homes, and even a stint as an
Emergency Medical Technician (EMT).
A two-time breast cancer survivor. Waters is not only a seasoned
healthcare professional but also a mother of two and grandmother of five.
She cited spending more time with her family as a primary motivator for
making this career move. "Although it is like coming home. Many of
these people I have worked with before. The patients are my friends,
family, and neighbors," Waters explained, expressing the familial
Two Rivers Pig Jig Show
Thrives at Screven Ag Center
By Sarah Saxon, Reporter
for
Bob and Jobeth Mills,
residents of Screven
County, have been
recognized as the 2023
Conservationists of the
Year by the Ogeechee River
Soil and Water District.
The prestigious award was
presented during a dinner
and awards ceremony held
at the Statesboro First
Baptist Church, where
members from across the
state gathered to celebrate
outstanding contributions to
conservation efforts.
The Ogeechee River
Conservation District,
covering Screven, Bulloch,
Effingham, Candler, Evans,
and Tattnall counties, plays
a vital role in promoting
and implementing
sustainable practices to
Bob and Jobeth Mills
SEE COUPLE ON PAGE 6
The Times
DC BURKE
The Screven County
Agriculture Center hosted on
Saturday morning, February
3, the Two Rivers Pig Jig
Showmanship Classes as the
pig show took center stage.
Participants from various
counties, including SEB,
Jefferson, Burke, Brantley,
Effingham, Glascock,
Candler, Houston, Johnson,
Bleckley, Appling, and, of
course, Screven County,
gathered to showcase their finest
swine in a show which was hosted by the Screven County FFA Club.
Erica Frost, the middle school FFA teacher and her students manned
the food booth as they served hamburgers, hotdogs, drinks, chips and
plenty of sweets, with all monies going back into the FFA program.
Dr. David Burton, the Facility Manager at the Jackson County
Agriculture Center in Jefferson, assumed the role of judge for the day.
Dr. Burton brings a wealth of expertise to the arena, having previously
served as an adjunct professor teaching animal science and forage
production at Athens Technical College. His background includes
coaching the Livestock Judging team and serving as an agricultural
instructor and area teacher for the Georgia Department of Education.
Additionally, Dr. Burton has a history of breeding and raising show pigs,
making him an ideal adjudicator for the Two Rivers Pig Jig Show.
Local talents from Screven County left an indelible mark on the event,
showcasing their skills and dedication to the art of pig showmanship.
Among the notable participants were:
SEE PIG JIG ON PAGE 9
Spring
Tour
2024
For Tickets:
Scan code or Call: 1-800-965-9324
www.TheCollingsworthFamily.com
COMING TO SYLVANIA !
THE COLLINGSWORTH FAMILY
Tuesday, April 9,2024 - 7:00 pm
Screven County Auditorium
110 Halcyondale Rd, Sylvania, GA 30467
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