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CM K CHRISTIAN MCKEARNEY chris@bbnews.today A photograph recently began circu lating on Facebook showing the courthouse clock tower sitting outside of the County shop on Linda Drive, uncovered and open to the elements. In an interview on Tuesday, County Manager Carlos Tobar explained that the tower is “worthless,” with the exception of the metal frame. “Nobody’s gonna want TCH Mini Storage Buildings - New - I- Residential f - Industrial - Commercial Gated & Secured 10x15 10x20 10x25 ''Guaranteed Lowest Price l Call for Move in Special 417 Pea Ridge Eatonton, GA 706-485-9979 TRUSTED BRANDS! A2 | THURSDAY, DECEMBER 13,2018 I Baldwin Bulletin » www.bbnews.today » RECYCLING Clock tower's new home not as nice that thing, I promise,” Tobar said. After poking around the County shop on Linda Drive and prodding the clock tower, it was apparent that the tower and adjoining balcony were constructed of a thin, hollow metal. Tobar said the tower, first erected in 1997, had been leaking for the last 12 years, roughly, and that water was coming into the building through the tower frame. “It was in bad shape, but it also was in bad design,” he said. “From talking to the architect who talked to the engi neer, it would need to be re-clad every 12-15 years. The County plans on “waiting for recycling prices to go back up” before selling the metal frame to the structure, Tobar said. The clock tower was removed as part of the roof repair and expan sion project for the courthouse. An original bid which would have repaired the clock tower and fixed the roof would have cost $691,670. However, after deciding to remove the clock tower, the total cost of the project dropped to an estimated $350,000. SHOP LOCALLY FOR YOUR FAVORITE BRANDS KENMORE • MAYTAG • HUSQVARNA CRAFTSMAN • KITCHENAID FRIGIDAIRE • LG • SAMSUNG WHIRLPOOL • GE • SEALY HOMETOWN STORE LOCALLY OWNED & OPERATED 478-452-4546 n■•d iif: "l i 1831 Nor1h Columbia St. eh | Milledqeville. GA 31061 CHRISTIAN MCKEARNEY/Staff The above photo shows the frame of which the clock tower used to rest upon. The county is waiting for recycling prices to rise before selling the tower. »TRUANCY Woman jailed for child's school absences (WK) 295-| ^51 W. MoNTGjOMEijY street, milledqeville CHRISTIAN MCKEARNEY/Staff The clock tower, which used to sit atop the Baldwin County Courthouse now sits at the county shop. Renovations do not call for the tower to be used again. Attendance Committee meets with the parent or legal guardian and establishes as “progres sive intervention plan.” After the 10th unex cused absence, mean while, a social worker becomes involved with both the student and parent/legal guardian, which is the final remedy before legal action. If social worker interaction proves “inef fective,” that is when “the school system may file proceedings in court and furnish evidence for the conviction of parents and/or child for non-compliance with state attendance laws.” D€IIClOMS WOV Do6£ we want to change the wau you see a hot m. order one of our specials or buiw uour own. aiso enjoy our house made chicren saiad or Pimento cheese. vege dogs and sausage dogs are aiso offered, we have sides that Will reep you coming bacn for more. we serve STAFF REPORTS A local woman recently was arrested and charged with “violation of Georgia Compulsory School Attendance Law.” Shenikkia Rashon Mason was processed at the Baldwin County Law Enforcement Center and released on a $500 property bond. All children are legally required to attend school - public, private or home school - between their sixth and 16th birthdays, according to Official Code of Georgia 20-2-690.1. “Any parent, guardian, or other person residing in this state who has control or charge of a child or children and who shall violate this Code section shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and, upon conviction thereof, shall be subject to a fine not less than $25.00 and not greater than $100.00, impris onment not to exceed 30 days, community service, or any combi nation of such penalties, at the discretion of the court having jurisdic tion,” adds the code section. In Georgia, the process kicks into high gear after a child’s fifth unexcused absence, at which time a student is deemed “truant.” At this point, the parent or legal guardian is informed of the poten tial legal consequences of the student’s truancy. Also, a representative of that county’s Student Lake Country Local Since 1964 Specializing In Family Law Criminal Defense Wills & Probate EJ Boswell ejblawyer.com 706.454,0032 201 North East St. Greensboro, GA Get breaking news online! www.bbnews.today
