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Page 2A - The Lee County Ledger, Thursday, August 2, 2001 SPLOST, From Page 1A roads, street and bridges purposes including sidewalks and bicycle paths, capital projects for the ben efit of all the citizens such as a county courthouse, civic center, library, etc., capital projects which will be operated by a joint authority of the county, capital projects owned or operated by the county or one of the municipali ties or a combination, cultural, recreational facilities, capital projects of water and/or sewer facilities, retirement of previously incurred general obligation debt for qualified projects, capital projects for the benefit of all citi zens consisting of public safety facilities, and two new areas of capital projects consisting of capital equipment for the use in voting in official elections and capital projects for the benefit of all citizens consisting of any transportation facilities designed for the transportation of people or George (Smitty) Johnson Home and Lawn Maintenance, also Pressure Washing "PROBLEMS SOLVED" No Job Too Small A Office: (912) 759-0126 Fax: (912) 759-0126 Pager: (912) 431-3704 120 Jayne Street Leesburg, Georgia 31763 Davis Auto Parts Used Auto Parts Minor Auto Repair Work — We Buy Junk Cars 434-1793 Monday - Friday 8:00 - 5:30 209 E. Century Road - Leesburg MURPHY DANCE STUDIO 1211 SECOND AVENUE - ALBANY, GEORGIA (921) 432-2444 OPEN HOUSE & REGISTRATION August 15, 16, and 17 4 p.m. - 7 p.m. *Dance wear items available* AGES 2 1/2 & up KINDERDANCE JAZZ Giver them Poise and Grace to Last a Lifetime. Give them Dancing Lessons. goods. Based on the present SPLOST III collection trend and assuming natural business growth, Lee County can expect to receive about $300,000 per month or $3,600,000 per year if the next SPLOST is approved by the vot ers. 18 million dollars should be collected over the five year time frame. Under the current distribution of the LOST funds, Lee County is receiving 70.94 percent of the revenue while Leesburg is receiv ing 17.5 percent and Smithville is receiving 11.56 percent. The three government bodies will meet again in August to deter mine the allocation to each of the government bodies for the next SPLOST and LOST. Simpdy, (j[t FOR BREAKFAST PefihState /AUCTION GROUP [INCORPORATED Bill Chambers III Auctioneer/Internet Specialist 1 (866) 300-SOLD (229) 435-6347 www.Land2Auction.com Allyson Reel Competes For Miss Teen of Georgia XER’S WSSSt?Of 609 N. SLAPPEY DR. » ALBANY. GA 31701 • 229-420-0505 DEAN SLAYMAKER \ OWNER/MANAGER FREE Children's Meal With Purchase of Adult Meal They'll Love Our Candy Dog Bone Treats Bill Griffin was recognized Tuesday, July 31,2001 by Lee County Commission Chairman Billy Mathis and Commissioner James Mays. Mr. Griffin retired from the Lee County Building Inspection Department with six years of service to the citizens of Lee County. Bill Griffins plans to hunt, fish, attend Auburn football games and spend more time with his family. He also plans to go to North Dakota and train bird dogs. Allyson Reel, daughter of John and Christy Nanney of Leesburg. Georgia and Tommy Reel of Greenville, N.C. will be will be among the candidates compet ing for the title of Miss Teen of Georgia at the 2001 State Pag eant, which will be held at LaGrange College, in LaGrange, Georgia August 3-5. The winner of the pageant competition will receive a $1,000.00 cash scholarship, a $500.00 educational savings bond and $250.00 to present to her school on behalf of the Miss Teen of America Scholarship and Recognition Pro gram. The new state title holder will also be eligible to com pete for the National Title of Miss Teen of America and vie for additional scholarships, prizes and awards. Each state candidate will be scored in six areas, including. Scholastic Record; Achievement and Service to School and Com- Alexander, stated: "This pageant truly reflects the young women of the Twenty-First Cen tury. Sixty percent of the judging involves written resumes and testing, with the strongest single cat egory being the judge's interview." The State Pageant Finals will be held at 4:00 PM on Sunday. August 5, in Callaway Audito rium on the FaGrange College campus. The event is open to the general public, and tickets will be available for purchase at the door. Allyson will be sponsored in the pag eant by Master Body Works, Feesburg; Worrell Paint and Body, Inc., Leesburg; B -100 Morning Guys - Dotty Davis and Matt Patrick. Albany; Mrs. Suzanne Fawley, Aston. PA; Mr. and Mrs. Mike Williams. Crum Lynne, PA; Mr. and Mrs. Richard Bentley, Brookhaven. PA; and Mr. and Mrs. John Nanney, Leesburg, GA. munity; Personal Development of Hobbies. Talents and Skills; Gen eral Awareness Written Test: Per sonality Projection in Formal Wear; and Judge's Interview. Na tional Director, Warren