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THE SYLVANIA TIMES
VOL.3 NO. 18 May 15, 2024
LEGAL ORGAN OF SCREVEN COUNTY
Sylvania, Georgia $1.25
Lifestyles ..2 | Editorials ..3 | Church News ..5 | Sports ..7 | Obituaries ..8 | Legals ..9-10 | Farm & Land.. 12 | Booking Log ..10
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Tragic Shooting Leaves One Dead
-Sarah Saxon. Reporter
On Saturday, May 11th, a tragic incident
unfolded at a residence on South Fork
Road, resulting in the loss of Alan Lane's
life. The harrowing event transpired
when Alan's mother, Melissa Pittman
Lane, allegedly shot him following a
series of domestic issues.
Reports indicate that Melissa, for
reasons yet to be fully disclosed, felt
threatened, leading to the fatal shooting
of her son.
Emergency services were promptly
alerted, with a call to 911 registered at
12:54 p.m. Law enforcement responded
to the scene, where attempts at CPR were
made using a trauma kit before EMS
personnel arrived.
Upon EMS arrival, they took over
the resuscitation efforts and swiftly
transported Alan to Optim Medical
Center - Screven.
Despite the valiant efforts of medical
personnel, Alan succumbed to his
injuries. His body has since been
transferred to the crime lab, where an
autopsy will be conducted to determine
the precise cause of death.
In the wake of this tragedy, Melissa
Lane remains free, pending the outcome
of the investigation. The case has been
turned over to the Georgia Bureau of
Investigation (GBI), who are diligently
working to unravel the circumstances
surrounding Alan Lane's untimely
demise.
Meanwhile, authorities are urging
anyone with information pertaining to
the incident to come forward and assist
in the ongoing investigation.
As the investigation unfolds, questions
linger regarding the events leading up to
the fatal shooting, leaving a community
in mourning and seeking answers in the
wake of such a devastating loss. This is
a developing story and more information
will be made public as it becomes
available. Inset photo by Sarah Saxon
Photo of Lucky Lotto sign and a note left on the door advising customers they
are closed from May 8 until May 22. photo by Sarah Saxon
-Sarah Saxon.Reporter
At the monthly meeting on May
7, of the Sylvania City Council, a
hearing concerning Lucky Lotto/
SIV Shakti LLC to deliberate on
the revocation or suspension of
their occupational tax certificate
was addressed. The decision
came following
a series of
incidents
involving the
sale of vaping
products to
minors by the
establishment.
The catalyst
for this hearing
traces back
to an April 17 report by the
Sylvania Times, which detailed
the arrest of Lucky Lotto's owner,
Pragneshkumer Patel, for allegedly
selling vapes to minors. Under
Georgia law, specifically §16-12-
171, the legal age for vaping in the
state is 21 years old, with the sale
of vaping and tobacco products
to minors strictly prohibited and
subject to potential misdemeanor
charges and fines.
During the hearing, Detective
Norman Royal addressed the
council members, providing crucial
insights into the case. He revealed
that Lucky Lotto had purportedly
sold THC vapes to several
16-year-old juveniles, prompting
concerns about underage access
to vaping products within the
community.
Chief Shane
Burke was also
involved in the
investigation,
having been
contacted by
parents of minors
who were found
carrying vapes to
Screven County
High School. Upon inquiry, these
minors reportedly identified
Lucky Lotto as the source of their
purchases. The police department
had previously advised local
businesses about the legal age
requirement for purchasing vaping
and tobacco products and the
necessity of verifying customers'
identification.
In response to these allegations,
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School
Bus and
Tractor
Collision
Leaves
No
Injuries
An incident on Antioch Road, Monday, May 6, around 4 p.m.,
brought attention to road safely concerns as a school bus and a
tractor were involved in a traffic accident. The collision involved
Ellen Taylor of Sylvania, the driver of the school bus, and James
Pryor of Newington, who was operating the tractor.
Authorities sited light on the sequence of events, revealing
that Mr. Pryor was traveling north on Antioch Road while the
school bus, with Taylor at t&e helm, was heading south. As the
two vehicles approached each other, an unexpected encounter
occurred. The plow wheels of the tractor contacted the school bus,
despite being raised at the time of the crash.
Fortunately, the outcome of the collision was not as dire as it
could have been. Despite the intensity of the impact, there were
no injuries reported among the occupants of either vehicle.
Remarkably, there were two students on board the school bus
when the accident transpired, highlighting the importance of
safety measures and the vigilance of drivers in ensuring the well
being of passengers, especially in such situations.
Chamber hosts Women
Empowering Women Event
Jessica Mock speaks to the women gathered for the Women Empowering
Women gathered at the Little Dipper for an event sponsored by the Chamber of
Commerce. Photo by: Sarah Saxon
-Sarah Saxon, Reporter
On Saturday, May 4, the Screven County Chamber of Commerce
held a Women Empowering Women luncheon at the Little Dipper in
downtown Sylvania.
Chamber Director Kylie Forehand ,, 7/ ~. A , lr -.,
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