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4 The Led County Ledger Volume XXVIII - Number 21 Your Hometown Source Of Local News Leesburg, Georgia - - January 18,2006 Hometown newspaper of Karl and Tracy Avant Fifty Cents 423 Permits Issued For New Homes In 2005 A total of 423 permits were issued for new homes in Lee County during 2005 includ ing 46 in Leesburg and two in Smithville. In addition to the 375 permits issued for new single family dwellings in the unincorporated area of Lee County, 48 permits were issued for mobile homes along with one permit for duplex and three permits for multi-family dwellings. Other permits issued in the unincorporated area of Lee County included two per mits for amusement / social - recreation, two permits for churches and other religious purposes, three permits for of fices, banks, and professional use and 22 permits for stores and customer service. In the city limits of Leesburg, in addition to the 46 permits for single family houses, eight permits were issued for duplexes and two permits for mobile homes. Other permits issued within the city limits of Leesburg including one permit for amusement - social recreation, two permits for churches and other religious use, one permit for offices, banks and profes sional, and two permits for stores and customer service. In Smithville, in addition to the two permits issued for single family dwellings, seven permits were issued for mobile homes and two permits for stores and customer service. Sheriff’s Office Files Weekly Report Submitted Photo 2nd grade runner-up Kayla Fraser, kindergarten Suzanna Layman, Miss 2006 Little Miss Lee County Caitlin Gutierrez, and 1st runner-up McKensey Loren Page. Little Miss Pageant Held Special to the Ledger On Friday January 13, 2006 the “Little Miss Lee County” and “Little Miss March of Dimes” Pageant was held at the Robert Clay Auditorium. Eighteen delightful young ladies competed in this an nual event sponsored by Lee County High School VOCA. VOCA is a high school student organization that inte grates academics and vocational programs. Through the participa tion of each contestant as well as the generous contributions of their families and friends, VOCA members are supported in regional and state competitions. Seniors Tobi Col lins and Lisa Kitchens were Mistresses of Ceremony for the fun-filled event. Contes tants competed in Casual Wear and Sunday Dress and were each asked the question relating to this year’s VOCA theme “To Achieve You Must Believe, “What do you believe you can do when you grow up?” Each contestant in this year’s pageant received a participation award. The win ner and runners-up received gift certificates for dance and gymnastics lessons at the Pink Slipper Dance Studio. In addition, the winner received Submitted Photo McKenzie Rowe is 2006 “Little Miss March of Dimes.” McKenzie is the daughter of Alex and Colleen Rowe. McKenzie was crowned “Little Miss March of Dimes” on Friday night, January 13, 2006 in the Clay Auditorium. This year the “Little Miss March of Dimes” pageant raised a total of $3625.18. The money is given to March of Dimes to help reduce premature births, birth defects, and low birthweight. Lee County High School VOCA has sponsored this event for the last three years. Doherty, Duggan & Rouse Insurors 4IV EMPLOYEE OWNED COMPANY Home • Auto • Business • Life/Health P.O.Box 71628 (229)888-2040 Albany, GA 31708-1628 800-628-2040 2301 Dawson Road (31707) Fax (229) 435-3036 www.ddrins.com YMCA/ Rec Learn to Play Soccer 759-9008 a savings bond given in the name of Mrs. Nan Griffin for her continued support of this program. The winner of the 2006 Lit tle Miss Lee County is Caitlin Gutierrez, daughter of Ray and Lynda Gutierrez. Caitlin is in the second grade at Lee County Primary School. First runner-up for Kindergarten is Suzanna Layman, daughter of Donald and Lorrie Layman. First runner-up for First Grade is McKensey Loren Page, daughter of Kevin and Susan Page and first runner-up for Second Grade is Kayla Fraser, daughter of Lacey and Tina Fraser. The winner of the “Little Miss March of Dimes” for 2006 is McKenzie Rowe. She is the daughter of Alex and Colleen Rowe. McKenzie is in the second grade at Lee County Primary School. McKenzie was awarded her title by raising the most money for March of Dimes. The March of Dimes is lead ing the campaign to reduce premature birth by supporting research and education. Mari McEwen, Division Director of March of Dimes-Greater Sowega District was on hand to receive an amazing contri bution of $3625.18 raised by the 18 contestants. Brandy Teresa Blackmon, 29, of 182 Largemouth Drive, Oakfield, Georgia, and Michael Nakia Adams were charged with theft by shoplift ing January 12. Adams was also charged with disorderly conduct (giving false informa tion) after he gave a false name and date of birth. Dep. Jimmy Jones worked the case which occurred at a business in the 2800 block of Ledo Road. Matthew Wiggins, 20, of 148 Peach Ave., Leesburg, was charged with criminal trespass January 12 by Cpl. Adam Dar- rah. On January 11, Wiggins was advised by the manager of a mobile home park to leave the property. Wiggins retuned on January 12 and entered the mobile home through a win dow to retrieve his personal property. Wiggins damaged the window and was charged with criminal trespass. He was transported to the jail and re leased on a summons to court. Donald Lee Starnes Jr., 19, of 1613 B Palmyra Road, Albany, was charged with possession - consumption of alcohol by underage person January 11 by Dep. S. Pressley-Fordham. While patrolling in the 1200 block of Dawson Road, the officer observed Starnes with some type of drink. While talking to Starnes, Dep. Pressly-Fordham smelled an odor of an unknown alcoholic beverage coming from his breath. He was tested on the Alco-Sensor with positive results. He was placed under arrest for possession and con sumption of alcohol. Beer was located in his vehicle. William Brandon Burgess, 22, of 1578 Hwy 19 South Apt. 1803, Leesburg, was charged with driving on suspended license, no tag - failure to reg ister vehicle and no insurance and Naomi Elizabeth Joiner was arrested on an outstand ing warrant out of Dougherty County for insufficient funds check January 15 by Cpl. Browning. While patrolling in the 2700 block of Ledo Road, Cpl. Browning observed Burgess’ vehicle displaying a drive out tag without a date on the tag. A traffic stop was made and dispatch advised that Burgress’ South Caro lina license was suspended. The vehicle was in Burgess’ name but he did not have a tag in his name. Dispatch also advised that the passenger, Naomi Joiner, was wanted on an outstanding warrant. The two were then arrested on the above charges. Randall Franklin Wood Jr., 29, of 152 Leighton Drive, Leesburg, was charged with speeding and DUI -alcohol person over 21 January 14 by Cpl. Browning. While on patrol, Cpl. Browning checked Wood driving 70 m.p.h, in a 55 speed zone and made a traffic stop. Wood tested posi tive on the alco sensor test and he was charged with the above charges and transported to the Lee County Jail. Anthony William Melton, 32, of 165 B Endoline Drive, was charged with sale of marijuana and possession of marijuana less than an ounce and Kimberly Joy Brown, 25, of 165 B Endoline Drive, was charged with possession of marijuana less than an ounce January 13 by Sgt. E. Year- icks. The arrests were made at 165 B Endoline Drive, Leesburg Police Files Weekly Report Leesburg Police Charles Moore reports that officers worked several cases and incidents recently including cases involving entering motor vehicle with intent to com mit theft or felony, criminal trespass, and burglary. Corporal Henry J. Duncan III worked an entering motor vehicle with intent to commit theft or felony case January 6 at the high school. A student’s vehicle was entered and three CD’s were removed. The case is under investigation. Cpl. Duncan worked a criminal trespass case January 6 in the parking lot at the high school. The victim reported to the officer that someone loosened the lug nuts on his tires and bent the tail pipe on the vehicle. Cpl. Duncan worked another case of entering motor vehicle with intent to commit theft or felony at 166 Park Street in which a parks and recreation vehicle was entered after the driver’s side window was bro ken January 9. A lug wrench valued at $20 was stolen. It will cost over $233.00 to replace the window. Sgt. David Turner worked a burglary case January 16 at the Parks and Recreation Department in which some one entered the complex and removed a tool box. Committee Discuss Impact Fees The Impact Fee Advisory Committee for Lee County met with Bill Ross of Ross & Associates Tuesday, January 17. The advisory committee is considering capitol improvement projects that can be funded by impact fees. Pictured (l-r) are Eddie Hinman, chairman of the Impact Advisory Committee, Bill Ross and Pam Thompson, Interim County Administrator. PHOEBE 417 Third Avenue ■ Albany, Ga www.phoebeputney.com 229-312-6877 Smithville City Council will meet Thursday, January 19 at 7: 00 p.m. at City Hall To Subscribe Call 229-759-2413
