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Screven County Farm Bureau
Hosts 2024 Eggs & Issues Event
By Sarah Saxon. Reporter
State Senator Max Burns, Maria Cook, Representative for Senator Raphael Warnock,
Raylan Burns, Ramah Evans, Josh Patel, Tucker Thomas, Screven County AP Government
Teacher Adam Bazemore, Speaker of the House Jon Burns and US. Representative Rick
Allen - photo by Sarah Saxon
Dr. Carter G. Woodson
and his contributions
for Black History Month
Dr. Carter G. Woodson’s
contributions to the establishment
and evolution of Black History
Month are significant milestones
in recognizing and celebrating
the history and achievements of
African Americans.
Full Story Page 6
Ga House approves
$5 billion
Georgia’s House backed
changes to the state budget
Wednesday that would add $5
billion in spending, including a
burst of roadbuilding, new dental
and medical schools, and money
to cover bonuses paid to state
employees and teachers.
Full Story Page 4
Letter to the
Editor
Dear Editor,
In this world where we hear bad news
and criticisms every day, I want to
take the time and opportunity to give
a BIG shout out to a local service
which I just discovered, the Optim
Swing Bed facility here in Sylvania.
Full Story Page 5
Residents of Screven County came together on
Saturday, February 10, for the eagerly anticipated
2024 Eggs & Issues event, graciously hosted by
the Screven County Farm Bureau at the Screven
County Ag Center. Attendees were treated to a
breakfast catered by Pop’s Kitchen, setting the
stage for insightful discussions and
camaraderie among neighbors and
leaders.
Lindy Sheppard, representing
Farm Bureau, introduced U.S.
Representative Rick Allen, who
delivered remarks on pressing
national issues and legislative
developments. Representative
Allen underscored the significance
of bipartisan cooperation in addressing global
challenges and fostering a brighter future for all. He
highlighted key legislative achievements, including
significant reductions in discretionary spending and
efforts to safeguard American agriculture through
trade negotiations. With see BREAKFAST on page 10
Burke County Sheriff
asks for neighboring
communities’
The Burke County Sheriff’s Office and the Waynesboro Police
Department are asking for the public’s assistance in identifying a truck
involved in a hit and run Friday afternoon around 6:30 p.m. at the
intersection of Sixth Street and Liberty Street, at the old courthouse.
Citizens and business owners have contributed to a cash award in the
amount of $2500 for the identification and arrest of the perpetrator. The
vehicle has been identified as a 2008-2013 Chevrolet truck, black, 4 door
with a black camper shell. “The truck may have some damage to the
front-end and passenger side,” explained Sheriff Alphonso Williams. The
victims, an adult male and three young children were crossing the street
when they were struck, said Sheriff Williams.
“We are urging anyone with information about the black Chevrolet
truck or the driver to come forward and contact the Burke County
Sheriff’s Office at 706-554-2133 or any law enforcement agency in the
jurisdiction of the truck or the driver. GSP is handling the investigation
and Deputies with the Burke County Sheriff’s Office are out assisting
by canvassing businesses and other areas looking for any available
surveillance video,” Williams explained.
Matt Hube Announces
Candidacy
The Farm Wife
Those of you who have been
following me for a while know
that I have had two adventures
with my horse Venus that resulted
in several broken ribs. It was not
like in the movies where the hero
wraps some strips tom off his
shirt around his chest and goes
right on hero-ing. Broken ribs
are painful!
Full Story Page 13
Following the retirement of
Chief Judge F. Gates Peed, local
lawyer and community leader Matt
Hube announced his candidacy
for Superior Court Judge in the
Ogeechee Judicial Circuit which is
comprised of Bulloch, Effingham,
Jenkins, and Screven Counties.
“We are so grateful for Judge
Peed and his tireless service to
our community,” said Hube. “On
the bench, he was unwavering
in his commitment to fairness,
justice, and public safety. Judge
Peed is a true public servant and I
wish him all the best in his future
Superior Court
Judge F. Gates Peed
Announces Retirement
By Joe Brady. Editor
Superior Court Judge
F. Gates Peed, a stalwart
figure in the legal
community, has declared
that he will not seek re-
election when his term
concludes on December
31, 2024. Having
dedicated 23 years to the
Ogeechee Judicial Circuit,
encompassing Bulloch,
Effingham, Jenkins, and
Screven counties. Judge
Peed has been a prominent and respected member of the legal system.
Judge Peed ascended to the role of Chief Judge on August 1, 2018,
succeeding the retiring Chief Judge William E. Woodrum Jr. Over the
years, he has demonstrated a commitment to justice and an unwavering
dedication to the citizens of the Ogeechee see JUDGE on page 10
Statesboro Attorney Robert
Husbee Announces
Campaign for District Attorney
(STATESBORO) - Attorney Robert Busbee announced Wednesday
his candidacy for District Attorney of the Ogeechee Circuit as a Re
publican. Busbee will face incumbent Daphne Totten in the Republican
primary on May 21 st .
The Ogeechee Circuit is comprised of Bulloch, Effingham, Jenkins, and
Screven Counties.
“Our District Attorney is responsible for a growing number of lost
cases, wasted money and poorly chosen cases to prosecute. We need
to bring more accountability and transparency to the office, and we
must do a better job of keeping our community safe,” said Busbee. “I
will change the way the office is run to ensure all cases are prosecuted
quickly and effectively.”
“Too much taxpayer money is being wasted and too many victims are
not seeing justice,” said Busbee. “We deserve a district attorney who
will treat this office as a full-time job and will simply do a better job of
prosecuting cases.”
Robert Busbee is a defense attorney in Statesboro who owns his own
law practice, Busbee Law Group.
Busbee received his bachelor’s degree from Georgia Southern Univer
sity and his law degree from Georgia State University College of Law.
He has practiced law for more than 10 years.
endeavors.”
“With the retirement of Judge
Peed, we have big shoes to fill in
the Ogeechee Judicial Circuit. I am
running for Superior Court Judge
because I have nearly twenty-five
years of experience and an un
matched track record of honesty
and integrity.”
Hube attended Georgia Southern
University and graduated with a
degree in Finance in 1995 before
completing his legal studies at
Mercer University School of Law.
Hube began practicing law in
Statesboro in 2000. He has repre
sented individuals in thousands of
domestic, criminal, and civil cases
in Superior Courts throughout
Southeast Georgia.
“Our Superior Courts are the
center of the Judicial System in
Matt Hube
SEE HUBE ON PAGE 10
Spring
Tour
2024
COMING TO SYLVANIA V
THE COLLINGSWORTH FAMILY
Tuesday, April 9,2024 - 7:00 pm
Screven County Auditorium
110 Halcyondale Rd, Sylvania, GA 30467
For Tickets:
Scan code or Call: 1-800-965-9324
www.TheCollingsworthFamily.com
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