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VOL.3 NO. 7 February 28, 2024 | LEGAL ORGAN OF SCREVEN COUNTY | Sylvania, Georgia $1.25
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Mother Charged with
Second-Degree Murder
in Death of Toddler
Screven County Coroner’s
Office joins investigation
By Joe Brady. Editor
In a heartbreaking incident, the Burke County
Sheriff’s Office responded to a distress call on
Tuesday, February 19, 2024, at around 12:45 p.m.
The call reported an unresponsive child in the 600
Block of Winter Road.
Upon arrival, deputies discovered life-saving
efforts already underway for a female toddler
found in 4 feet of water. Despite their immediate
response, the child died an hour later at the Burke
Medical Center. Alisha Stevens, 34, of Sylvania
and the mother of the toddler, was subsequently
arrested and charged with one count of second-
degree murder. Stevens has been transported to the
Burke County Jail to await legal proceedings. ... ,
The ongoing investigation suggests that the AllShll
tragic incident may be attributed to negligence. Authorities revealed
that neglect is the leading type of abuse reported in Georgia. Initial
findings indicate that the child
had been left unattended for
an extended period, eventually
falling into a hole dug in the
backyard while under her
mother’s care.
The Burke County
Sheriff’s Office is working
diligently to gather more
information surrounding the
circumstances leading to the
child’s unresponsive state. As
the investigation unfolds, the
community is left grappling
with the devastating reality of
a young life lost. The Burke
County Coroner’s Office, in
conjunction with the Screven
County Coroner’s Office
are working on the case. “In
Georgia, a death investigation
reverts to the county of
Maya Angelou
A Literary Luminary
and Inspirational Force
Angelou’s life journey took
her from a tumultuous childhood
to becoming a globally revered
poet, author, and civil rights
residence. In
this case, that
is Screven.”
Screven
County
Coroner
Ramona
Stewart
explained.
Child
protective
services
and local
authorities
stress the
importance
of vigilance
and
responsible
Stevens to prevent
such heart-wrenching incidents.
The case underscores the
critical need for awareness
and education on child safety,
with authorities emphasizing
the devastating consequences
that can result from neglectful
actions. It is important to note
that arrests are made when
there is probable cause. There
are more details to this case that
will be made available.
The family tragedy
serves as a stark reminder
to communities about the
imperative role of collective
responsibility in ensuring the
welfare and safety of children.
As the legal process unfolds,
Screven County residents
mourn the loss of a young life
while awaiting further details
on the ongoing investigation.
activist.
Full Story Page 12
Traditional Irish
Soda Bread
simple-to-make crusty rustic
loaf of soda bread
Full Story Page 2
Letter to the Editor
The Screven County Farm
Bureau Board would like to
thank everyone who attended
our annual Blessing of the Crops
meeting Thursday night. We
appreciate Pastor Clint Sheppard
leading our devotional and open
prayer service.
Full Story Page 7
HB 881, holds DA’s
accountable
The Georgia House on
Monday passed a measure to
amend the Prosecuting Attorneys
Qualifications Commission,
eliminating the need for the state
Supreme Court to review and
adopt the board’s standards.
Full Story Page 6
Sweet Blossom
Alpaca
Farm
Full Story Page 13
Georgia Lawmakers Propose
Regulating Vape Sales
-Joe Brady. Editor
To regulate the
sale of nicotine
vape products in
Georgia, lawmakers
are considering
the Nicotine Vapor
Products Directory
Act. The proposed
legislation would
mandate the Georgia
Agricultural
Commissioner
to compile a
comprehensive list of approved
nicotine vape products that can be
sold in stores. Violations could result
in penalties for retailers caught
selling unapproved products.
Currently, Georgia lacks a
regulatory body overseeing the
contents of vape products sold in
stores, leaving consumers potentially
exposed to harmful substances.
The bill's sponsor, Representative
Houston Gaines, showcased a
recently purchased "Lost Mary"
vape, banned by the FDA due to
flavors targeting children. Gaines
emphasized the importance of
ensuring that vape products are
tested and approved, highlighting
the dangers associated with THC
and fentanyl-laced vapes, which
have tragically claimed young lives.
The Georgia Department of Public
Health reported 42 cases of vaping-
associated illnesses, including six
deaths. To address this concern,
the proposed bill outlines a system
of two unannounced compliance
checks each year for stores. Business
owners found selling unapproved
products could face fines or have
their licenses suspended.
According to the legislation, if a
nicotine vapor product is removed
from the approved list, businesses
will be granted a grace period to
either sell or remove the product
from their shelves. The bill also
requires manufacturers to provide
refunds to businesses affected by
changes in product status.
However, not everyone in the
vaping industry is supportive of
the proposed regulations. Dillon
Gilbert, owner of nine vape stores in
SEE VAPE ON PAGE 6
8U All-Stars Win
District
-Becky Scott. Special Contributor
The Screven County
Recreation Department hosted
the G.R.P.A. First District 8U
Boys Tournament February
13-15. The Screven County
All-Stars received a bye in the
first round then had wins over
Glennville 25-13 and Evans
County 18-15 to capture the
District 1 championship. They
will now represent District 1 at
the Georgia Recreation and Park
Association State Tournament
March 1-2 in Greene County.
The bracket for this tournament
can be found at screvenrec.
com or at quickscores.com/
grpa. Players for Screven
County are bottom row 1-r:
Lawson Stossmeister, Khaiden
Middleton, Brayson Lovett, and
Ralysaa Warren. Standing 1-r:
Tommy Taylor, Juston Robinson,
Timothy Jones, Rodderick Grace,
Jr., Kaiden Jones, and Avery
Whitehead. Coaches are Loyd
Taylor, Charles Parker, Terrell
Warren, and Joe Davis.
Rep. Allen
announces
March
Community
Office Hours
Congressman Rick W. Allen
(GA-12) announced his office
will host Community Office
Hours across Georgia’s 12th
District during the month of
March.
During these events, members
of Congressman Allen’s staff
will be available to assist
constituents with a variety of
federal issues, including help
navigating various federal
agencies such as Social Security,
Veterans Affairs, Medicare,
and others. Congressman Allen
himself will not be in attendance.
Constituents may visit any
location that best fits their needs.
After the announcement.
Congressman Allen issued the
following statement:
"I invite anyone seeking help
with a federal issue to take
advantage of the one-on-one
services my office provides. If
you need assistance dealing with
a federal agency, our team of
dedicated caseworkers stands
ready to help you. Please visit
my team during Community
Office Hours in March or contact
one of our district offices for
more information."
Burke County
WHEN: Tuesday, March 5th
from 3:00 PM to 4:30 PM
WHERE: County Commission
Boardroom, Burke County
Courthouse
111 E. 6th Street
Waynesboro, GA 30830
Jenkins County
WHEN:Tuesday, March 5th from
1:00 PM to 2:30 PM
WHERE: Millen City Hall
919 College Avenue
Millen, GA 30442
Screven County
WHEN: Tuesday, March 12th
from 10:00 AM to 11:30 AM
WHERE: Screven County
Courthouse, Commission
Boardroom
216 Mims Road
Sylvania, GA 30467
Daylight Saving Time
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