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Wednesday, March 20, 2024 - Page 7
-Editorials & More-
From the
Editor’s Desk
Bv Joe Brady, Editor
The Times
news@sylvaniatimes.com
Ok, we all get caught up in our daily
lives. Even newspaper staff can get
caught up in the mundane. Tasks lose
their excitement with the passage of time.
Last Wednesday as Lori was delivering
papers around Jenkins County she called
me, “Joe, you probably know this already,
but I was just told that the break ins at
Bay Station and Family Dollar was by
two juveniles. They have arrested them. “
Now y’all, if you remember the front
page of the newspaper from week to
week, you will remember that was the
front-page story last week. Let’s also
remember that Lori was delivering that
edition as she called me.
I was at a loss for words. At first, I was
confused, was Lori reading the headlines
on the front? Was this a joke? She does
lay out JCT every week. She continues,
“did you know that? Why didn’t we
put that in the paper?” Y’all, stop the
madness! I replied, incredulously, “it’s
on the front page.” I then inquired as to
whether she was running a fever, maybe
she had a headache? Y’all know I could
write articles about newspaper employees
all day right?
Maybe Lori was overwhelmed Monday
when she was laying out the paper
and couldn’t read the story she was
painstakingly placing on the page. Now,
while I poke fun at her, I am guilty of
the same thing at times. These days we
are all just so busy that our minds work
at a faster pace than we can process
sometimes. I’m sure that’s written down
in a medical journal somewhere.
But now did I tell you the story about
Bam angering the entire county last week
at a 4H function in Metter? That’s all for
now, take care.
LANK
Sharon Blank, Library News
Who’s in the mood for something sweet? Our teen craft time will be at 3:45
pm on Wednesday, March 27. We’ll be decorating delicious cookies.
We’ve got something amazing coming up in April, and that’s no joke - there
will be a partial solar eclipse on Monday, April 8! There’s going to be some
cool stuff going on at that time, and we want to help you enjoy it safely. For this
reason, we will have free solar eclipse glasses available while supplies last from
now until after the eclipse. (Please note: if you still have some of the eclipse
glasses from the total eclipse in 2017, do not use them! They will no longer be
able to protect your vision. Also, do not look at the eclipse through ordinary
sunglasses, telescopes, binoculars, or camera lenses as Bad Things will happen.)
Our first eclipse event will be a special solar eclipse kickoff event on Saturday,
April 6 at 2 pm. Screven County High science teacher Laura Mills will be
visiting the library to explain what an eclipse is, how it works, and how to safely
observe it without risking eye damage.
Then starting at 1:30 pm on Monday, April 8 we will have a livestream of the
event on the big screen here at the library, showing scenes from areas where the
eclipse will be total. Weather permitting we will also have an outside observation
area where you can enjoy seeing the moon move to cover roughly 80% of the
sun. The actual eclipse is predicted to begin roughly 1:45 pm, and will reach
its maximum at roughly 3 pm. It’s going to be quite the celestial show, so come
join the fun!
Easter is coming, and our library has some great ideas for you to make it
special. Whether you want a new recipe for your springtime feast, ideas for
decorating your home or yard, or fun crafts for the kids to do when they’re done
hunting for eggs, we’ve got lots to offer!
Want to know more about what’s happening at the library? Head over to www.
facebook.com/screvencountylibrary to find out! We’ve also got an Instagram at
www.instagram.com/screvencountylibrary so you won’t want to miss that.
Well, that’s all for now - see you at the library!
THE
Do Not Go Gentle Into
That Good Night
Something
Sweet?
Do not go gentle into that good
night,
Old age should bum and rave
at close of day;
Rage, rage against the dying
of the light.
Though wise men at their end
know dark is right,
Because their words had
forked no lightning they
Do not go gentle into that good
night.
Good men, the last wave by,
crying how bright
Their frail deeds might have
danced in a green bay,
Rage, rage against the dying
of the light.
Wild men who caught and
sang the sun in flight,
And learn, too late, they
grieved it on its way,
Do not go gentle into that
good night.
Grave men, near death, who
see with blinding sight
Blind eyes could blaze like
meteors and be gay,
Rage, rage against the dying
of the light.
And you, my father, there
on the sad height,
Curse, bless, me now with
your tierce tears, I pray.
Do not go gentle into that
good night.
Rage, rage against the dying
of the light.
Kim Hinely
First Congregational Church
246 Goloid Church Rd.,
Sylvania, GA
Small Town
Sylvania, Georgia has always been
a place I called home, where family is
present, and lives are lived in a small
town. I sometimes wonder how life
would be if this town was fast paced
when I was growing up. All the people
at Screven County High School were
so ready to leave this small town. As I
have come back through the years, I have
seen friends who went away for their
education but came back to settle down in
this small town. It is something about the
feeling you get when you see old friends,
family, to new people. Everyone has a
story to share, that is what makes small
towns special.
I remember recently going to another
small town with a friend of mine and
meeting someone that grew up knowing
my dad and grandparents. The smile that
came over my face, it could have lit up a
room. I knew I had met a new friend. The
feeling you feel when you are safe, and
you are loved. God wants us to feel that
feeling as well.
Some of the greatest times in my
life have been sitting around the table
listening to my parents and grandparents
talk about their lives and how things used
to be. We live in such a fast-paced world,
sometimes slowing down to smell the
flowers outside and walking an old dirt
road would be good for the soul.
I am honored to say that I came from
Sylvania, Georgia, where my roots
were planted, and my tree has grown.
Every season in life, God grants new
opportunities with new growth.
During this season find time to enjoy
the little things. Find time to not waste
and enjoy that day that God has given
you. I know God has the greatest story
and that is the Bible. A story begins with
the beginning, the middle and the end.
Filling in the substance is what life is
all about. In the days ahead, find your
friends, your parents, your church family,
find your substance and there you will
find your story.
Senator Jon Ossoff
USPS Delays Affecting
Entire State
Senator Ossoff Demands Answers
It was only two short weeks ago that Jenkins County residents discovered their local
newspaper was MIA. But Jenkins County is not the only community struggling under the
weight of missing mail. In light of growing concerns. Senator Jon Ossoff has stepped in
to demand answers from the U.S. Postal Service (USPS), focusing on issues stemming
from the Atlanta Processing and Distribution Center in Palmetto, Georgia. This move
follows increasing reports from Georgians experiencing significant delays in receiving
mail, including vital medications and important documents.
Senator Ossoff has formally initiated an inquiry with USPS Postmaster General Louis
DeJoy, seeking a thorough explanation and an immediate investigation into the causes
behind the reported inefficiencies. With the Atlanta center serving as a crucial node for
mail distribution across the region, the repercussions of these delays are felt broadly,
impacting families, seniors, and the business community alike.
"I urge you to expeditiously investigate the reported delays across the metro Atlanta
area and to take any necessary and appropriate actions to ameliorate any issues," Ossoff
stated, emphasizing the essential nature of reliable mail service to the public.
Key questions posed by Senator Ossoff include the current status of the issues at the
Atlanta distribution center, potential causes of the delays, and how the USPS plans to
communicate with customers facing delayed and lost packages.
Mitchell Taylor, President of the American Postal Workers Union, attributes a
significant portion of the problem to the operational changes following the opening
of a new facility three weeks prior. According to Taylor, these adjustments have not
only disrupted mail processing efficiency but have also created staffing shortages that
exacerbate the situation. Despite the new facility's capacity, designed to streamline
operations with nearly 200 dock doors for trucks, it struggles to manage the volume,
leading to further delays. ,, cnc
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Georgia Commissioner of
Labor Bruce Thompson
ATLANTA - Georgia Commissioner of
Labor Bruce Thompson announced Friday
he has been diagnosed with an advanced
stage of pancreatic cancer that has spread
to his liver.
Thompson vowed to remain in office while
he fights the disease.
“While we wait on a final prognosis for
chemotherapy, I can assure you I will
continue to be who I have always been - a
fighter,” he wrote in a news release.
“I will continue to fulfill my duties as labor
commissioner throughout this time and
will work with my highly professional and
qualified staff to ensure Georgia citizens
are served with uninterrupted excellence.”
Thompson, a Republican from Cartersville,
was elected labor commissioner in 2022.
Before that, he served five terms as a state
senator in a district that included Bartow
and Cherokee counties and parts of Cobb
County.
At various times, he chaired the
Senate Economic Development and
Tourism Committee, the Science
and Technology Committee and the
Veterans, Military and Homeland
Security Committee.
Thompson asked that Georgians
remember him and his staff in their
prayers.
Georgia State Senator Banned from
House Floor After Denouncing
Resolution Honoring Late House Speaker
By Debbie Hearn. Reporter
A solemn occasion turned contentious
on Thursday at the state capitol as a
resolution honoring the late House
Speaker David Ralston led to a state
senator being banned from the House
floor.
The Senate was in session debating
SR 687, a resolution intended to
name a building on the University
of North Georgia’s campus after the
late lawmaker, who passed away late
last year. Almost all senators took
to the Senate well to express their
support for the resolution. However,
State Sen. Colton Moore (R-Trenton)
diverged sharply from the consensus,
denouncing Ralston as “one of the most
corrupt Georgia leaders we’ll ever see
in our lifetime.”
Moore's comments stirred immediate
controversy, particularly given his
recent criticism of Fulton County
DA Fani Willis’ investigation and
indictment of former President Donald
Trump. Moore accused Ralston of
obstructing legal and judicial processes
involving suspected criminals, adding
fuel to already simmering political
tensions.
Senate President Pro Tempore John
Kennedy (R-Macon) swiftly apologized
for Moore’s remarks, yet the damage
was done. The resolution eventually
passed with overwhelming support,
garnering 53 votes in favor, with Moore
standing as the sole dissenter.
However, the repercussions for
Moore did not end there. Later in
the day. House Speaker Jon Bums
(R-Newington) announced Moore's
banishment from the House chambers,
a move unprecedented in the state's
political history. Bums' announcement
was met with a standing ovation from
fellow representatives.
The decision to ban Moore
underscored the seriousness with
which the House viewed his comments,
signaling a swift and forceful response
to what was perceived as disrespectful
behavior towards the late Speaker
Ralston.
Adding to the day's solemnity,
Ralston's portrait was unveiled under
the Gold Dome, commemorating his
contributions to the state.