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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.
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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.
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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
