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Hiltonia * Newington * Rocky Ford * Sylvania * Oliver * Cooperville * Dover * Halcyondale * Millhaven 01 THESYLVANIATIMES.COM 912-451-NEWS (6397) or 478-401-5007 Follow Us on Facebook | f | www.facebook.com/thesylvaniatimes T THE SYLVANIA TIMES VOL.3 NO. 15 April 24, 2024 LEGAL ORGAN OF SCREVEN COUNTY Sylvania, Georgia $1.25 Lifestyles ..2 | Editorials ..7 | Church News ..5 | Sports ..3-4 | Obituaries ..8 | Legals ..9-10 | Farm & Land..12 | Booking Log ..10 Screven 4-H Defies the Odds at State Horse Judging Contest Candidate Bruce Rowell, Moderator Adam Bazemore and Candidate Norman Royal Photo by: Sarah Saxon. Republican Sheriff Candidates Debate Issues Facing Screven County -Lauren Clark/Special Contributor Screven 4-H has had the adventure of a lifetime diving head-first into Georgia 4-H Equine Programs this past year. After over 2 decades of the program being dormant in Screven, in just 9 months their Horse Club is 35 members strong with teams representing on the state level for Horse Quiz Bowl, Horse Judging, and Horse Shows. This would absolutely not be possible without the strong hands of the Horse Club Volunteer and Coach, Crystal Nash, on the reins. Crystal has dedicated over 100 volunteer hours since October teaching, instructing, organizing, and traveling with our Horse Club members to help them learn more about the equine industry. This past weekend, 7 students from Screven County competed at the Georgia 4-H State Horse Judging Contest in Athens. This is the first time any of these students had ever competed in this contest and have been studying since January. The students acquired a City of Sylvania Announces New Hours City Hall has new office hours beginning Monday, April 8. Monday-Friday 8:00am-4:30pm (8:00am-5:00pm on the 15th & day before cut-off) Payments can also be dropped in our drop box, paid online, or sign up for auto-draft KEMP SIGNS REFORM ON HEALTH CARE “The need for health care in all parts of our state is only going to increase,” Kemp said during a bill signing ceremony on the campus of the University of Georgia in Athens. “We’re creating problems because we’re growing so much. Page 4 THE TIMES IS REQUESTING VBSINFO FROM AREA CHURCHES Page 5 CTAE GRADUATION RATE RISES TO 97.75% “Career, Technical, and Agricultural Education exemplifies our mission of preparing all students for life," State School Superintendent Richard Woods said. Page 8 EARLY VOTING APRIL 29-MAY 17 better knowledge of horses, while learning the basic principals of animal science. Students also learned to identify breeds of horses and judge classes of horses by focusing on their A, B, C’s: action, balance, conformation. Students did NOT know what classes of horses they would be judging prior to the contest, only that they would have conformation classes, performance classes, reasons classes, and a questions class. For this year’s contest, students had to judge 2 conformation classes: Stock Type Geldings and Stock Type Mares; 4 performance classes: Hunter Under Saddle, Ranch Rail, Hunt Seat Equitation, -Sarah Saxon, Reporter The aroma of sizzling fajitas filled the air as El Caballo, the newest addition to Sylvania's culinary scene, hosted its soft opening on Saturday, April 20. Invited guests were treated to a tantalizing Mexican buffet, igniting excitement among those fortunate enough to sample the restaurant's offerings. Attendees at the soft opening were delighted by the array of options available at the Mexican buffet, where diners could customize their plates with an assortment of mouthwatering and Western Horsemanship; 1 questions class on Stock Type Geldings; 2 reasons classes for Juniors: Stock Type Mares and Ranch Rail; and 3 reasons classes for Seniors: Stock Type Mares, Ranch Rail, and Western Horsemanship. Screven 4-H State Horse Judging Team Coach: Crystal Nash Jackie Arthur (7 th Grade Homeschool) Jala Baxley (9th Grade SCA) Joanie Deese (4th Grade Spring Hill Elementary) Lilah McAfee (6th Grade SCA) Ayden Nash (7th Grade Homeschool) dishes. From savory tacos to zesty enchiladas, there was something to satisfy every palate. The buffet, priced at $11.99, will be a daily delight for locals and visitors alike, available seven days a week from 11 am to 2:30 pm. For those craving a taste of El Caballo's fare outside of buffet hours, the menu offers an extensive selection of dishes available to order. El Caballo's commitment to serving the community extends beyond its culinary offerings. With operating hours from 11 see EL CABALLO on page 10 -Sarah Saxon, Reporter On Friday, April 12, the Screven County High School Auditorium buzzed with anticipation as citizens gathered for a Republican Sheriff’s Debate, hosted by the Screven County Republican Party. The event featured two prominent republican contenders for the role: Norman Royal and Bruce Rowell. The proceedings commenced with Joe Bohannon extending a warm welcome to attendees, followed by Bob Good leading the pledge and prayer. -Joe Brady, Editor In a bid to usher in a new era of accountability and efficacy in the Ogeechee Judicial Circuit, Robert Busbee has thrown his hat into the ring, aspiring to unseat incumbent District Attorney Daphne Tooten. With a fervent commitment to revitalizing the pursuit of justice and optimizing resource utilization, Busbee's candidacy represents a formidable challenge to the status quo. A native of Jesup, Busbee's roots run deep in the heart of Georgia. Having graduated from Georgia Southern University and subsequently earning his law degree from Georgia State in Among those recognized for re- election were Max Bums, Daphne Totten, Michael McBride, Allen Stewart, Heather Smith, Bob Busbee, Hailey Williams, and Allison Willis. Steve Hammond, Chairman of the Republican Party, greeted the audience and introduced Adam Bazemore, who is a SCHS Government Teacher, as the moderator for the evening. Bazemore announced that questions had been solicited from citizens via the Screven Co. Republican party website, ensuring a diverse range of see SHERIFF on page 10 2012, Busbee embarked on his professional journey, establishing the esteemed Busbee Law Group in 2014, nestled on Grady Street in Statesboro. Driven by a profound desire to reciprocate the warmth and hospitality extended to him by the community a decade ago, Busbee elucidated his motivations, stating, "I want to give back to the area that welcomed me 10 years ago." The sprawling Ogeechee Judicial Circuit, comprising Bulloch, Effingham, Jenkins, and Screven Counties, serves as the focal point of Busbee's aspirations, as he endeavors to instigate meaningful change and redress systemic inefficiencies. SEE BUSBEE ON PAGE 10 Jerry (Manager), Arnold and Gus (Owners) along with Alfonso, Photo by Sarah Saxon SEE 4-H ON PAGE 8 El Caballo’s Opening Draws Excited Crowds Busbee Vies for District Attorney Position, Pledges Renewed Focus on Justice and Efficiency GRILL READY
