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VOL.3 NO. 8 March 6, 2024 | LEGAL ORGAN OF SCREVEN COUNTY | Sylvania, Georgia $1.25
Editorials ..7 | Church News ..11 | Sports ..3-4 | Obituaries ..8 | Legals ..9 | Farm & Land..13 | Booking Log ..5 | Crossword ..10
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Oliver Kildare Road Conditions Spark
Concerns Among Residents
By Joe Brady, Editor
The short stretch
of road thru the
town of Oliver
is in deplorable
condition. Mayor
Justine Brown
said, “we are
currently in the
process of fixing
the roadway.”
Photo by S.
Saxon.
Screven 4-H Nominees
for 2024 Georgia Junior
National Student Spotlight
Daylight Saving Time
SPRING FORWARD MARCH 10
Dr. Sidney Morgan
Neighbors, March is colorectal
cancer awareness month.
Colorectal cancer is so common
and affects everyone.
Full Story Page 2
Lady Gamecocks
get back on track
Scoring a pair of goals in less
than a minute with under ten
minutes to go in a scoreless first
half
Full Story Page 4
Letter to the Editor
Dear Editor,
I live on White Hill Road in
Screven County. On Tuesday,
around 11:30 a.m. someone ran
over and killed my dog, in front
of my house.
Full Story Page 7
DELINQUENT
PROPERTY
TAX SALE
See Full List Page 10-13
If you've traveled down
Oliver Kildare Road within
the city limits of Oliver, the
state of the roadway likely
hasn't escaped your notice. A
concerned long-time resident
recently contacted the
newspaper office, shedding
light on the deteriorating
conditions of this heavily
traveled route.
The anonymous caller
expressed frustration,
stating, "All they {Oliver}
has done is patch the holes,
but they need to be fixed.
Some of those holes are 18
inches to 2 feet deep. When
I have called to complain, I
have been told to bear with
us."
In response to these
concerns, The Sylvania
Times reached out to Mayor
Justine Brown, seeking
clarification on the town's
plans for addressing the
road's state. Mayor Brown
reassured the public,
stating, "We are currently
in the process of fixing the
roadway. We plan on using
the Local Maintenance
& Improvement Grant
(LMIG) from the
Georgia Department of
Transportation."
However, a deeper
investigation revealed
that, according to the dot.
ga.gov website, Oliver
received $4,645.00 in
2022, $4,734.00 in 2023,
and $4,540.00 in 2024
through LMIG. According
to LMIG mles, a 30%
match is required from the
community, meaning Oliver
would need to contribute
$45,000 if the total projected
cost of repaving the road is
$150,000.
Mayor Brown clarified
that they were saving
LMIG funds to initiate the
project, but the challenge
lies in the uncertainty of
how long Oliver can save
before risking the loss of
LMIG funding. Additionally,
funds disbursement must be
justified yearly.
The Sylvania Times
reported in its February
13, 2024, issue that
infrastructure concerns were
addressed at the February 5,
2024 town council meeting.
Observations from pictures
indicate that efforts have
been made to fill in the
potholes.
Efforts to address the
situation have extended
beyond the local level, with
The Times reaching out to
Speaker Jon Bums' office for
potential intervention. As of
press time, there has been no
response to this inquiry.
Mayor Brown remains
optimistic, stating, "We
expect the roadway to be
repaved by the summer." The
community eagerly awaits
improvements to Oliver
Kildare Road, and Sylvania
Times will continue to
follow this developing story.
lift AITOF
ST. PATRICK'S DAY
Good Friday March 29
Easter Sunday March 31
Crossword
Puzzle,
Sudoku,
Comics
Full Story Page 14
By Lauren Clark, Special Contributor
Each year, hundreds of students from across the state are nominated
for the Georgia Junior National Livestock Program’s Student Spotlight.
The objective of the Student Spotlight nomination is to recognize FFA
and 4-H youth livestock exhibitors who tmly define the character and
work ethic that define the Georgia Junior National Livestock program.
Being nominated for this spotlight is an honor for the students and their
families.
This year Screven 4-H nominated 4 youth exhibitors for the Georgia
Junior National Student Spotlight. These students have shown over
100 combined animals of all species, shown in hundreds of shows all
over the state, contributed many hours of community service, displayed
leadership qualities at school and in the community, and logged
thousands of hours practicing with and caring for their animals.
SEE 4-H ON PAGE 16
Road Tisserie Marks One-Year
Anniversary with Delectable
Delights
By Sarah Saxon.
Reporter
Road
Tisserie, at 115
Ennis Street,
commemorated
their first
anniversary on
Friday.
To mark
the occasion,
the restaurant
unveiled an
array of new
additions to its
menu. Among
the fresh Louie Anderson, Owner, Avannah Clifton, Employee,
offerings are the and customer, Stephanie Smith
loaded baked
potato, chicken pot pie, taquitos, chicken and wild rice soup, and
loaded fries. These delights join the ranks of the eatery's already
renowned offerings, including the ever-popular chicken salad,
wings, and fries.
Reflecting on their inaugural year, owners Louis and Kesha
Anderson expressed profound gratitude to the Sylvania
community for their unwavering support, which has been pivotal
in cRoad Tisserie’s success.
"We are immensely grateful to the Sylvania community for
embracing us with open arms during our first year," remarked
Kesha. "Their enthusiasm and support have been instrumental in
our journey, and we look forward to many more years of seiving
delicious food and creating cherished memories."
Patrons eager to savor the delectable offerings at Road Tisserie
can opt for the convenience of dining in or choose the option of
placing an order for takeaway. They also offer lunch delivery
during the week.
To place an order or ask for delivery, patrons can contact the
restaurant at 912-451-7623.
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 ^hEphehCb 6 |
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