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PAGE 2 Classified and Legals NOTICE OF ELECTION OF PIEDMONT SOIL AND WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT SUPERVISOR To all qualified voters in Taliaferro County: Notice is hereby given that on November 5, 2024, a non-partisan election will be held to elect 1 supervisor(s) for Teliaferro County in the Piedmont Soil and Water Conservation District. District Supervisors serve as unpaid state officials who represent their counties in support of soil and water conservation activities. March 8, 2024, is the last day on which nominations for candidates for the election will be accepted. The signatures of at least 25 qualified electors of the county are required to nominate a candidate. Candidates must also be qualified electors of the county. Nominating petitions must be received in the office of the Teliaferro County Election Superintendent at 113 Monument Street, Crawfordville, GA not later than 12:00 noon on March 8, 2024. Petitions may be obtained from the Conservation Commission at the address below, from the Commission’s website at www.gaswcc.org or from the Election Superintendent of Teliaferro County. GEORGIA SOIL AND WATER CONSERVATION COMMISSION Mitch Attaway, Executive Director 4310 Lexington Road Athens, GA 30605 16feb2c GEORGIA, TALIAFERRO COUNTY NOTICE TO DEBTORS AND CREDITORS All creditors of the Estate #24-136, Joan Taylor Nicholson, Deceased, of Taliaferro County, Georgia, are hereby notified to render their demands to the undersigned according to law, and all person indebted to said estate are required to make immediate payment. This 16th day of February 2024 Theresa Jeannine West 162 Jennings St. Crawfordville, GA 30631 23feb4p Republican County Convention On Saturday, March 23, 2024, at 9:00am the Taliaferro County Republican Party will convene Precinct Caucuses to elect Delegates and Alternates to the Taliaferro County Republican Party Convention. The County Convention will convene at 10:00am on March 23, 2024 at the same location for the purpose of electing Delegates and Alternates to the 10th Congressional District Convention and the State Convention. Both the Precinct Caucuses and County Convention will be held at Taliaferro County School in the cafeteria, 550 W. Broad St., Crawfordville, beginning at 9:00am All Taliaferro County residents who are legally registered to vote and believe in the principals of the Republican Party are urged to participate in this process. There is no fee and refreshments will be served. The 10th Congressional District Convention will convene at 9:00am on Saturday, April 20, 2024, at the Oconee Civic Center, 2661 Hog Mountain Rd. Watkinsville, GA 30677. The District Convention will elect Delegates and Alternates to the Georgia State Convention. The Georgia Republican Party State Convention will convene at 2:00pm on Friday, May 17, 2024, in Columbus GA and will elect At-large Delegates and Alternates to the 2024 National Republican Convention and elect National Committeeman and Committeewoman. For further information contact Katie Price, Chair of the Taliaferro County Republican Party, at 770-316-5786 or taliaferrogopchair@gmail.com. Zucchini Apple Bread 4 cups all-purpose flour 1 tbl baking soda 1/4 tsp baking powder 1 1/2 tsp salt 1 1/2 Tbl ground cinnamon 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg 5 eggs 2 cups sugar 1 cup firmly packed brown sugar 1 1/2 cups vegetable oil 1 Tbl vanilla extract 2 cups shredded zucchini 1 cup shredded apple 1 1/2 cups chopped pecans Combine first six ingredients; set aside. Combine nextfouringredients in a large bowl; beat at medium speed until well blended. Stir in zucchini, apples and pecans. Add dry ingredients, stirring until just combined. Spoon batter into 3 greased and floured loaf pans. Bake at 350 degrees F for 50 to 55 minutes or until tests done with a wooden toothpick. Cool in pans 10 minutes’ remove to wore rack and cool completely. There may be enough to share with a neighbor, Lt. Governor Burt Jones urges swift action on Senate Bill 465 Lt. Governor Burt Jones issued a statement urging the House to take swift action on Senate Bill 465, legislation aimed at addressing the sale and distribution of substances such as fentanyl. The need for swift action to be taken on SB 465, also known as “Austin’s Law”, was underscored recently by the story of a University of Georgia student killed last November from a counterfeit Xanax pill that contained fentanyl. The alleged seller of the counterfeit pill was recently arrested and was released on signature bond. “Horrific stories like these will continue to occur unless immediate action is taken to overcome this crisis,” said Lieutenant Governor Burt Jones. “Those who sell and distribute illicit substances like fentanyl should be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law. SB 465 is a tough on crime approach to helping combat this crisis and prevent the senseless deaths of Georgians. I urge swift passage of this legislation in the House so that we can quickly get this bill signed into law.” J" ” Heavy’s Barbecue ” 1 ■ Crawfordville, GA-—706-456-2445—1 mile ■ from E-20 on Hwy. 22S I Open Fri.. Sat. & Sun.—Serving hamburgers I I made from fresh beef. I Hot wings, Catfish & Ribs 1 Will feed groups I in dining room! I THE ADVOCATE DEMOCRAT Carey Williams, Editor and Publisher THE ADVOCATE-DEMOCRAT. 107 N. MjTi sired. QMratXXO. GA-M642. are Si !.S4 n aurty. A i6 05 (or ed at eo. it>. per year. 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Another thing it can cause is liver disease which can sometimes go undetected. Kidney damage is also a consequence of heavy drinking that can occur after only a few days. Excessive drinking could lead to kidney failure and possibly be fatal if left untreated. It may also result in kidney disease or permanent kidney damage. Alcoholism can also cause damage to the brain. Wernicke-Korsakoff syndrome, also known as wet brain, not only impacts the brain, it also effects the nervous system. It is important to know the signs of alcohol use. Here are the most common signs of Alcohol Abuse: • Eyes are unusually bright • Slurred Speech • Short term memory loss • Hidden bottles or cans • Declining personal hygiene • Smells of alcohol • Mood Swings • Hangovers Other things to look for if you suspect a loved one is drinking alcohol to excess is they will miss work, be sent home, or be drunk on the job. They will be uncoordinated and may have bruises they can’t explain. They’ll forget about outbursts they had and may seem irrational about small upsets. Finding out your child or loved one is an alcoholic can be scary and overwhelming. If you or a loved one are struggling with alcohol addiction, reach out for help before it’s too late. We help people all over the US find treatment and end the web that traps someone in addiction. Spring towards preparedness: stay safe from flooding, thunderstorms, and lightning Springtime weather brings warmer temperatures and flowers, but also a higher likelihood of severe storms coming through your neighborhood or flood waters running down your streets. You can find specific flooding and thunderstorm preparedness activities and information by downloading the FEMA App. The app can give you weather warnings in up to five different locations. You can also use the app to learn about and practice evacuation routes, emergency sheltering plans, and what to do in a flash flood. The app also has a list of supplies needed in case you must leave your residence immediately or if services are cut off in your area. To prepare for the upcoming springtime weather, you can visit Ready.gov/plan and use the “Make a Plan” form. The form makes it easy to begin a disaster plan for your household, while also being able to save or send a copy to other family members. By making and practicing your emergency plan, you ensure your family knows what to do, where to go, and what is needed to stay safe in a flood. Preparation does not have to be expensive. To keep costs down you can also build your emergency supply kit over time, starting with items you may already have in your home including a flashlight, extra batteries, copies of important documents, water, and non- perishable food. You can visit Ready.gov’s low and no-cost preparedness webpage with additional cost-saving tips. To see the specific flood risk of your home, visit the FEMA Map Service Center and enter your street address to learn more about flood risks in your community. You can also find additional resources about flood maps, flood zones, flood risk and flood insurance. High blood pressure: Just another symptom or secret, silent killer? You could be walking around with a silent, deadly health condition that affects the brain, kidneys and heart - and not even know it. “Many people don’t realize how serious high blood pressure is because most people who have high blood pressure do not have symptoms,” says Thomas Wells, M.D., a Piedmont primary care physician at Hawthorne Medical at Oconee Health Campus. Dr. Wells says research has shown people with high blood pressure (also known as hypertension) are four times more likely to have a stroke and three times more likely to have coronary artery disease. Understanding your blood pressure reading When you go to the doctor, someone will usually check your blood pressure and give you two numbers: The top number = systolic pressure, which is your blood pressure when your heart is beating. The bottom number = diastolic pressure, which is your blood pressure when your heart is resting between beats. “Those numbers are very important,” he says. What happens when you have hypertension High blood pressure puts a strain not only on your blood vessels, but also your organs - particularly the brain and the heart. Your heart: If you live for years with uncontrolled high blood pressure, your heart can become enlarged and eventually A 19-year-old man recently was arrested by Sparta police in connection with an armed robbery of a local business. The robbery happened on Sunday, Feb. 25 shortly before 5 a.m. at the Valero Gas Station in Sparta. Sparta Police Department Chief Tommie Walker Jr. said a man wearing a mask to conceal his identity, brandished a handgun as he walked behind the counter of the business and retrieved a money lockbox and small safe. No one in the business was injured. “Following the theft, the suspect hastily fled the scene, abandoning his footwear in the adjacent parking lot,” Walker said in a press release. “Subsequent to securing the premises and reviewing surveillance footage, law enforcement positively identified the perpetrator as Trevor Walls, a former employee of Valero, who had been terminated from his position approximately two to three weeks prior to the incident.” Walker said at 8:21 a.m. that morning, he received information that Walls was driving a vehicle and heading south on Georgia Route 22. Acts 5:31 Him hath God exalted with his right hand to be a Prince and a Saviour, for to give repentance to Israel, and forgiveness of sins. go into heart failure. Your brain: Uncontrolled hypertension can also lead to stroke. Why blood pressure can fluctuate “It’s very normal for your blood pressure to fluctuate during the day in response to anxiety and stress, but as long as it comes back down to normal, that is the most important thing,” says Dr. Wells. If your blood pressure consistently remains high, you are at risk for health problems. High blood pressure risk factors Risk factors for high blood pressure include: Being overweight or obese Smoking A family history of hypertension (particularly if one or both of your parents had high blood pressure) Fortunately, if you do have risk factors for high blood pressure or currently have hypertension, there is hope. “I’ve had patients who have made lifestyle changes, who have lost weight and whose blood pressure came back to normal,” Dr. Wells says. “Losing weight, eating healthy and making healthy choices day to day can reduce your risk.” A yearly physical can help you stay on top of your blood pressure numbers and take steps to reduce your risk factors. To schedule an appointment or learn more on the topic of hypertension, visit piedmont, org/annualphysical. For more information, or booking your next appointment, visit piedmont.org. The police chief said officers quickly responded to that area and managed to intercept the vehicle by conducting a felony traffic stop. Walls, who turned out to be in the vehicle, was immediately taken into custody without incident, Walker said. Police officers also recovered the stolen money and lockbox taken during the robbery of the business. “During the subsequent interrogation, Walls confessed to the robbery at the Valero Gas Station and the theft of the money lockbox,” Walker said. Walls was later charged with one count of armed robbery, possession of a firearm during the commission of a crime, Violation of the Georgia Controlled Substances Act for manufacturing marijuana, and possession of drug related objects. Walls is currently being held in the Hancock County Jail in Sparta. Even though an arrest has been made, the case remains under investigation by police. PDQ ACCOUNTING SERVICES • Monthly Accounting Services • Certified Electronic Tax Filing • Quick Tax Returns • Payroll Services Donna Jones Adams 706-453-9995 103 N. East Street Greensboro, GA Sparta police arrest armed robbery suspect BY BILLY W. HOBBS, Herald-Journal Correspondent