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147th YEAR, NO. 28 THURSDAY, JULY 11, 2024 i SECTION, 8 PAGES $1.00 PER COPY Intersection Of Fall Line Freeway And GA Hwy. 19 In Butler Dedicated In Memory Of Michael Anthony Woodall Wednesday, July 3rd, State Representative Patty Marie Stinson, along with the Georgia Department of Transportation, held a ceremony to dedicate the intersection of the Fall Line Freeway and GA Hwy. 19 in Butler as the Michael Anthony Woodall Memorial Intersection, in memory of Michael. Michael, a 5-year Georgia Department of Transportation employ ee, was hilled while on duty on June 15, 2023, He was driving on Hwy. 39 in Stewart County, when a tree, loosened by heavy rains, fell on the truck he was driving. He was 25years old and a beloved member of the Taylor County community. Michael's family and friends, State Representative Patty Marie Stinson, and GDOT Board Members and staff were in attendance at the dedication ceremony. During the ceremony, a GDOT representative stated, “Michael began his career at the Department in 2018 as an equipment operator and quickly advanced to the position of Assistant Highway Maintenance Foreman serving the Columbus, GA area. His history of honorable service is highlighted by years of bravely contributing to the safety of the state's citizens, after Severe weather events, through his emergency response efforts to ensure Georgia’s roads are safe and clear. Michael was be loved by all who knew him, including his friends, family, and co-workers at the Georgia Department of Transportation. His colleagues described him as someone who always had a smite on his face and was always willing to help new crews and personnel learn more about the Department and how to better serve the people of Georgia. He was always a pleasure to work with and will continue to be greatly missedPictured (above, left), Michael's family and friends gather in front of one of four signs designating the intersec tion as the Michael Anthony Woodall Memorial Intersection. Pictured (above, right)are: Michael's stepmother, Barbie Woodall; father, Greg Woodall; wife, Autumn Woodall;and mother, Melvct Woodall. On Friday, June 28. five phy sic i a ns graduated from the Houston Healthcare Family Medicine Residency Program (FMRP). The commencement ceremony for the Class of2024 marked the FMRFs tenth graduation ceremony. The graduates include Dr, Tolu lope Abe, Dr, Thomas Callier, IV. Dr, Jennifer Heat- wole Murphy, Dr. Christian Martinez, and Dr. Joshua Sil- verstein. Dr. Callier and Dr. Heatwole Murphy served as chief 1 resi- >See Residency Grads on p. 4 Reynolds Traffic Stop For Cell Phone Use Results In Felony Arrests On July 7th, Sgt. Brad Har rell was patrolling Reynolds when he observed a subject using his cell phone while driving. There were also other vehicle equipment violations. During the traffic stop, the driver, Vernon Anderson, was found to have a suspended license. Probable cause was also established to search the vehicle. During the search, met ham pheta mine and drug related objects were found, in addition to a large sum ofeur- rency. The following individuals were arrested and charged: Vernon Anderson, a 41 year old of Columbus, w as charged with Violation of the Georgia Controlled Substances Act (VGCSA): Methamphetamine, Possession of Drug Related Objects, Due Regard on Cell Phone, and Brake/Taii Light Requirements. Jonathan Towns, a 44 year old of Phcnix City, AL, was charged with VGCSA: Meth- amphetamine and Possession of Drug Related Objects. Justin Hand, a 41 year old of Columbus, was charged with VGCSA: Metha mphe famine and Possession of Drug Relat ed Objects, Other charges are pending. The Wallace-Edwards Chap ter UDC w r as founded in But ler in 1900 and named for William Sharp Wallace and William Posey Edwards. Botli men were lawyers who prac ticed law 7 in Butler, both joined the Confederate Army rising to rank of Colonel, and both returned to Butler to practice law after the war. They both died within 5 weeks of each other in 1900, William Posey Edwards served in Co F, 27th Infantry. His family later moved to Tex as, but they never forgot their Taylor County roots. William Sharp Wallace en listed in Co E, 45th Infantry, was wounded several times and surrendered at Appomat tox. Wallace and his w r ife Jen nie were parents to four boys and four girls. All of the girls became active in the UDC. Along with a rich heritage and wonderful family stories, a treasured letter was hand ed down in the family. It was written by William Sharp Wallace to his w ife Jennie on June 13, 1862 detailing the Georgia Archives Manager Henley Miller and Sybil Willingham wit ness Myra Hall signing donation paperwork. movements and events con cerning the 45th Regiment. Steve Persons eventually in herited the letter. He contact ed the President of the Wal lace-Edwards Chapter and related that he had “some thing* to give her. When they met, he handed her the origi nal letter written by William Sharp Wallace and a tran scription of the letter. Both agreed that the letter should be in a place where it could be conserved and be available for researchers. The Georgia Archives was contacted and gladly accepted the offer to be the repository of the fragile and important Civil War era letter. Wallace-Edwards Chap ter President Myra Hal] and members Angie Swearingen, Pam Weldon and Sybil Will ingham delivered the letter to the archives on June 6, They were met by State Archivist Christopher Davidson and Collections Manager Hen ley Miller, who accepted the letter and assured the group that the letter would be con served for future researchers; Unfortunately, Steve Persons was not able to attend for the transfer of the letter. The chapter is most grateful to Steve Persons for trusting the Wallace-Edwards Chapter to facilitate the preservation of the letter written by his great, great grandfather. Wil liam Sharp Wallace. Pictured (1-r) are: Georgia Arc hives Collection Manager Henley Miller, Wat lace-Ed wards Chapter mem bers Sybil Willingham, Myra Hall, Pam Weldon, Angie Swearingen, and State Archivist Christopher Da vidson, Rare Letter Goes To Georgia Archives Dr. Thomas Callier, IV, Along With Five Others, Graduate Houston Healthcare Family Medicine Residency Program
