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Thursday, August 31,2017 The Baldwin Bulletin I Your local newspaper Page A5 COMPILED BY GEORCIACLIPS.COM David Kyler: No'sacrifice zones' in Georgia for coal ash “I am voicing concern about the responsible, ac countable storage, transport, and disposal of coal-ash in Georgia. Coal ash is classified under federal law as toxic and it can be deposited in “Subtitle D” lined land fills that are primarily used for depositing municipal solid waste. “Under Georgia law, there is insufficient distinction between landscape characteristics, including risk of environmental hazards, in determining the location and suitability of such landfills. As a result, Subtitle D landfills have been certified to operate in areas that impose dangers of public health hazards through contamination of groundwater and/or wetlands.” Source: Savannah Morning News Charlottesville incident: Marietta man accused in beating turns himself in A metro Atlanta man will go back to Charlottesville, Va., to face charges after he was accused of joining other white nationalists in beating an African-Amer ican counter-protester. Alex Michael Ramos, 33, of Marietta, surrendered Monday night in Monroe County. He appeared Tuesday at an extradition hearing. Source: WSB-TV Roadwork along interstates halted statewide over holiday weekend A news release from the Georgia Department of Transportation states that all interstate highway construction and related lane closures will be sus pended from noon Friday until 5 a.m. Tuesday as a safety measure for motorists planning to travel over the holiday weekend. Source: AccessWDUN Largest container ship ever to call on Savannah now due in port on Friday At 1,200-feet, the vessel is the length of four football fields placed end-to-end and can carry the equivalent of14,400 20-foot-long cargo containers, or TEUs. That’s nearly 10 percent more than the COSCO Devel opment, a huge ship that was the first to arrive here with a capacity of10,000 TEUs or more. Source: Savannah Morning News Low turnout for'campus carry'forum at Augusta University The new Georgia law that allows people to carry concealed weapons on college campuses is not gener ating much controversy, or much interest Tuesday, at Augusta University. Source: Augusta Chronicle Armstrong breaks ground on new college of health facility The university’s health college graduates more undergraduate health professionals than any universi ty in Georgia, offering a range of academic programs that prepare students for careers in nursing, public health, health administration and the allied health professions, according to ASU officials. Source: Savannah Morning News Newnan mother charged after authorities learn she allowed 12-year old daughter to get tattoo Lt. Fetner said 27-year-old Brenda Gaddy, an aspiring tattoo artist, gave the fifth grader the tattoo of a cross with the words “Jesus Loves” written on her arm. Investigators said the incident took place at a Super Bowl party at Gaddy’s Newnan home and said the girl’s mother, 35-year-old Emmie Nolan, was present. Georgia law prohibits the tattooing of anyone under 18 even with the consent of a parent. Source: FoxTV.com Westside trail will once again host BeltLine art exhibit Atlanta BeltLine, Inc. announced the lineup for the eighth-annual exhibition, which begins with a Lantern Parade on Sept. 9 and continues through November. Source:Atlanta Business Chronicle Obituaries Obituaries should be submitted by the funeral home. Obituary notices run at no cost and may include pictures. Send to wil@bbnews.today by 1 p.m. Monday. Bobby Byrd 1935-2017 Bobby Shell Byrd, 82, of Milledgeville passed away in his home after an extended illness. Born in Tampa, Fla., he moved to Macon at age 8. Bobby was born to Ulysses and Ethel Howard Byrd on Aug. 1,1935. He married Patricia Smith on June 1,1955. After they married, they attended Norman College, graduating in 1963. While attending Mercer, Bobby worked for the Bibb County Department of Family and Children’s Services. After this graduation from Mercer, Bobby went on to earn a master’s degree in social work from Tulane University in 1965. In addition to his master’s degree, he earned many areas of certification: licensed clinical social worker, National Association of Social Work, and Academy of Certified Social Workers. He spent his career serving others as a State of Georgia Field Representative of the Department of Family and Children’s Services in the Waycross area, Milledgeville YDC, Central State Hospital, and the Georgia War Veteran’s Home. Bobby was preceded in death by his parents, Ulysses and Ethel Byrd, and a brother Kenneth Byrd. He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Patricia Byrd; He also leaves a son, Rodney Byrd, and a daughter, Marde (Glenn) Ray, and sister, Betti (Dan) Hodges. He had three grandchildren, Matt (Taylor) Ray, Jared Ray, and Rachel Ray, as well as two great-grandchildren, Abigail and Lily Ray. Bobby was a member of First Baptist Church of Milledgeville, Milledgeville Lions Club, and was an avid woodworker. He will be missed by those faithful friends he leaves behind, Doris and Doyle Boyd, and caregivers, Erma Hall, Mary Ritchie, Joann Butts, and Tonya Wilson. Many thanks to the service of Kindred Hospice. Memorial contributions may be sent to Kindred Hospice, 319 Margie Drive Warner Robins, GA 31088. Matthew 25:21 David Nelson Rodgers August 29, 2017 Mr. David Nelson Rodgers, 58, passed away on Tuesday, August 29, 2017. A Celebration of Life service will be conducted at 7 PM on Thursday, August 31, 2017 in the Chapel of Williams Funeral Home of Milledgeville. Mr. Rodgers was a native of Macon and had lived most of his life in Milledgeville. He was the son of the late Mr. Nelson Howard Rodgers and Elizabeth Ray Colwell and is preceded in death by his stepfather, Glenn Colwell. He worked in construction and loved skiing, playing drums and enjoyed music. He is survived by his wife, Susan Hardee Rodgers; son, Josh (Jamey) Rodgers; grandchild, Ellie Hargrove; sisters, Katherine (Joey) Tomaszewski, all of Milledgeville, and Glenda Wickstrom of S.C.; brother, Joey (Donna) Colwell of Thomson; mother-in-law, Juanita P. Hardee of Milledgeville; several nieces and nephews and other relatives. Flowers accepted and for those who wish, expressions of sympathy may be made to The Texas Hurricane Relief Fund. Ben Adams Aug. 26, 2017 Mr. Benny “Ben” Lee Adams, Jr., age 45, passed away on Saturday, Aug. 26, 2017. Funeral services were conducted at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 30, 2017 at Northside Baptist Church. Interment will follow in Adams Family Cemetery. The family received friends at Williams Funeral Home on Tuesday, Aug. 29, 2017 from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. Mr. Adams was a native of Washington County and had lived in Milledgeville since 1984. He was the son of the late Benny Lee Adams, Sr. and Betty Waller Adams. He worked at Kroger until retiring and was a member of Northside Baptist Church. He is survived by sisters, Angela (Scott) Brown of Milledgeville, and Bonnie Thompson of Warner Robins; brothers, Nathan (Donna) Adams of Sandersville, and Steven (Cheryl) Adams of Augusta; best friends, Todd Taylor, Lee Hutcheson, Greg Hitchcock, and Don Merritt, and several nieces and nephews. Flowers accepted and for those who wish, expressions of sympathy may be made to Northside Baptist Church. Laurette Bone Smith May 7,1921 - Aug. 25,2017 Laurette Bone Smith, a longtime resident of Milledgeville, died Friday, Aug. 25 in Aiken, S.C. after a long battle with dementia. She is now at peace. She was born in Milledgeville on May 7,1921, the oldest daughter of the late Russell Glenn Bone and Henrietta Conn Bone. Her sister, Lucia Bone Corse died in September 1997 She graduated from Peabody High School in Milledgeville and in 1941 earned a Bachelor of Science degree from Georgia State College for Women in Milledgeville. She was married to Guy Smith, Jr. from Sept. 27,1941 until his death July 1,1997 Laurette loved both flower gardening and vegetable gardening. She was an excellent cook and enjoyed cooking for others. Many of her friends and family were blessed by her homemade bread, vegetable soup and chocolate cake. Her family was the center of her universe as well as her Christian faith and friends. She was active in her Church and involved in many outreach activities. She was a member of First Presbyterian Church of Milledgeville for almost 90 years. She taught Sunday School to first and second graders. She also served as a Deacon and Elder and was awarded a Life Membership by Women of the Church. Additionally, she was a Hospice volunteer and with Guy delivered Meals on Wheels Laurette was a rare person. She was never unkind to anyone and recognized and respected the humanity in everyone. Those of us who knew and loved her will greatly miss her, but we also know that she lived a long and full life. She is survived by sons Russell (Priscilla) Aiken, S.C. and David (Geri) Bowling Green, Ky., and one grand daughter Laura Prado (Arturo), Atlanta, Ga. Graveside service was held in Memory Hill Cemetery Tuesday, Aug.t 29th at noon. The family received friends Tuesday from 11 a.m. until noon at Moores Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in her memory to the First Presbyterian Church, Milledgeville GA. Moores Funeral Home and Crematory has charge of arrangements. Gwen Johnson August 24, 2017 Mrs. Martha Gwendolyn “Gwen” Ward Johnson, age 70, passed away on Thursday, August 24, 2017 Funeral services were conducted at 11 a.m. on Monday, Aug. 28, 2017 in the Chapel of Williams Funeral Home of Milledgeville with Rev. Roy Kittle and Rev. Bill Ayers officiating. Interment followed in Baldwin Memorial Gardens. The family received friends at the funeral home from 2 p.m. until 4 p.m. on Sunday, Aug. 27, 2017 Mrs. Johnson was a native of Wilkinson County and lived in Milledgeville most of her life. She retired from Central State Hospital and owned and operated Gwen’s Tax Service for over 35 years. She was very active volun teering in many community organizations and attended both Oak Grove Methodist Church and Heartland Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her son, Edward Alan Johnson, father, Charles Edward Ward, and brother, Charles Edward Ward, Jr. She is survived by her husband, Billy Johnson; sons, William Bloodworth (Cindy) of Florida, and Michael “Kuntry” Johnson (Lisa) of Milledgeville; grandchil dren, Heidi Bloodworth, Adam Bloodwroth, Faith Bloodworth, Daniel Bloodworth, Abigail Johnson, Camden Henderson, and Zachary Koehler; mother, Kathryn Barrow Ward Kasee; sisters, Charlene Stuckey (Wendell), Susan Crocker (Joe), and Janice Bish (Daniel), and close friend, Patsy Califf. Flowers appreciated and for those who wish, expressions of sympathy may be made to Oak Grove Methodist Church Building Fund or Heartland Baptist Church Building Fund. Overcoming Your Credit Card Crisis The battle with credit card debt can be a constant strug gle against high interest rates and monthly payments that never seem to make a dent in what you owe. 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