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SfSwvdtmxi SPctfi&v 4 S/m JMjcuJw Volume 150 CRAWFORD VILLE, GA 30631 TALIAFERRO COUNTY, APRIL 12, 2024 NUMBER 15 Attention Citizens of Taliaferro County Were you arrested in Taliaferro, Warren, McDuffie, Wilkes, Lincoln, or Glascock County? Is the case closed and resolved? If so, that offense may qualify for record restriction (AKA expungement). If interested, scan the QRL code below, complete your application, and turn it into the sheriffs office where the crime occurred on or before April 12, 2024. Steel Magnolias tickets It’s not too late to get tickets to see Steel Magnolias at Washington Little Theater. Performances are this weekend, Friday, Saturday and Sunday, and next weekend. Friday and Saturday performances are at 7:30 PM and Sunday at 3 PM. It promises to be poignant and hilarious. Taliaferro County School returns from Spring Break Monday, April 15. Lawyers working free of charge with the Georgia Justice Project will review and process the first 100 applications received within the Toombs Circuit. Complete your application TODAY!!! (Scan QRL code on flyer on page 4 OR come into our office and complete your application today.) Emancipation Committee meeting The Taliaferro County Emancipation Committee would like to announce that the 161st 9th Day of April Program has been postponed for this year. We look forward to the 162nd year celebration in 2025. How was Taliaferro County formed? Taliaferro County was formed by an act of the Georgia Legislature meeting in Milledgeville on December 24, 1825. It was formed by taking portions of five other counties: Wilkes, Greene, Hancock, Oglethorpe, and Warren Counties. The county was named for Colonel Benjamin Taliaferro of Virginia, who was an officer in the American Revolution. Nature Hike Saturday, April 13, 1 PM Join us on a pet-friendly ranger-led hike. On the hike we will explore the history of the Civilian Conservation Corps and Alexander H. Stephens. We will meet at Lake Liberty, which is in front of our park office. Bring water and wear sturdy shoes. $3 program fee $5 parking. 706-456-2602. A.H. Stephens State Park •May be cancelled due to inclement weather For more information, email AH_Jtephem_Parb@dnr.ga.gov Parh Office: 456 Alexander Jt, Crawfordvillle CA, 30631 Statewide Bible Reading The Statewide Bible Reading is coming up in about 3 months. In an houror less the entire Bible will be read across the state of Georgia. On July 14 at 7:14AM, Taliaferro County will read Mark 13-Luke 1 on the courthouse steps. Every county in the state of Georgia (159) will gather at each courthouse and read a short passage from the Bible. The basis for this reading is taken from 2 Chronicles 7:14, “If my people, who are called by my name, will humble themselves, and pray and seek my face, and turn from their wicked ways, them I will hear from Heaven, and forgive their sin and heal their land.” The verse is also the reason the Bible reading is held on July 14 at 7:14AM If you would like to participate, please call, text or email at ladychip129@yahoo. com or 706-338-6216. If you are talented musically, please let me know. If you are willing to read a short segment or pray, I’d like to hear from you. If you don’t think you can participate in those ways, please come the morning of July 14 to support this effort and to glorify God and to praise His name. The Taliaferro County Seniors Field Trip On March 26, 2024 the Taliaferro County Seniors toured the Tubman African American Museum in Macon, Georgia. Our Tour Guide, George did an excellent job presenting the history of the museum and the beautiful exhibitions. We truly thank and appreciate, Mr. Martin Rucker for providing us with professional and amazing transportation service. The seniors enjoyed eating lunch at the Ole Country Kitchen Restaurant before returning home. Please call (706) 456- 2622 if you would like to become a part of the Taliaferro County Senior Center. Heritage Retreat opens The first weekend Heritage and spend time with God, no visit, was open is in the books. Betsy matter your affiliation. Pine Plan a trip, overnight or Orr hosted a group from Atlanta. Lodge is beautiful, the cottages weekend stay. Heritage Retreat is a are adorable and the peace and beautiful place to pray, reflect quiet is coveted by those who