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PAGE 2 Legals IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF TALIAFERRO COUNTY STATE OF GEORGIA PATRICIA FORD Plaintiff, vs. MARIA DENISE THOMAS First Defendant, CARLTON WILCOX Second Defendant, RUSHEIK FRANCIS Third Defendant, QUONTAVIOUS BENNETT Fourth Defendant. NOTICE OF PUBLICATION TO: CARLTON WILCOX and QUONTAVIOUS BENNETT By Order for Service by Publication dated May 7, 2024. You are hereby notified that a Complaint for Change of Custody of the minor children: Carlton Thomas born in 2011 to Maria Denise Thomas and Ashtyn Thomas born in 2015 to Maria Denise Thomas, was filed by Patricia Ford on April 29, 2024. YOU ARE HEREBY COMMANDED AND REQUIRED TO FILE with the Clerk of Superior Court of Taliaferro County, Georgia, and to serve upon the Plaintiffs’ counsel, Cheryl L. Gracey, at 304 Black Street, Post Office Box 1150, Thomson, Georgia 30824 an answer to the Complaint for Custody, within sixty (60) days of the date of the Order for Service by Publication. WITNESS the Honorable Thomas B. Hammond, Superior Court Judge, Toombs Judicial Circuit This 17th day of May, 2024. Clerk of Superior Court Taliaferro County, Georgia 17may4c Broccoli Pesto Pasta 1 tbl plus 1 1/4 Tbl kosher salt, divided 6 cups small broccoli florets (16 oz) 1 box orecchiette (little ear) pasta 2 cups lightly packed fresh basil leaves 2 1/2 oz Parmesan, grated, plus shaved for garnish 1/2 cup olive oil 1 tbl fresh lemon juice 2 garlic cloves 1/2 cup toasted walnuts Bring 12 cups water to a boil with 1 Tbl salt. Add broccoli and cook about 3 minutes. Transfer to an ice bath with a slotted spoon to stop the cooking. Drain well. Set aside. Using same broccoli water, cook pasta according to package directions. Reserve 1/2 cup of the water. Set broccoli aside. Coarsely chop half the broccoli. Place chopped broccoli, basil, Parmesan, rest of salt, lemon juice, garlic and 1/4 cup walnuts into a food processor. Pulse until coarse pesto is made, about 30 pulses. Stop to scrape down sides as needed. Add pesto, remaining 3 cups broccoli and reserved water to pasta and cook over medium heat for 2 minutes until heated through. Top with remaining walnuts, shaved Parmesan cheese and pepper. Serves 4-5. God's Amazing, Love Rev. Leroy Hall Dear Friends, Let us never forget that, while we were ungodly, God declared righteous in His sight the moment we put our Faith in Christ. Being justified freely by His grace through the redemption that is in Christ Jesus. Claim this verse for yourself. Say, while I was ungodly, God declared me righteous, by His grace, through the redemption that is in Christ Jesus. This is what God wants! He wants us to claim for ourselves, boldly and believingly, what He says in the Bible. A true friend is the greatest of all blessings. Revelation 1:81 am Alpha and Omega, the beginning and the ending, saith the Lord, which is, and which was, and which is to come, the Almighty. Taliaferro County Family Connection Coordinator JOB ANNOUNCEMENT Job Title: Coordinator/Executive Director Full-time, including evenings and weekends as needed Reports to Executive Board This is a grant funded position Position Description Summary: The Family Connection Coordinator position is responsible for ensuring that the vision, mission and values of the organization is communicated to the Board of Directors, the collaborative and the community at large. The Collaborative coordinator or executive director staff position carries with it certain responsibilities that will advance the work and preserve the integrity of the local Collaborative and the Georgia Family Connection statewide network. Under the direction of the Collaborative governing body, the coordinator or executive director, at a minimum: Essential functions include, but are not limited to the following: •serves as liaison between the Collaborative and the community and between the Collaborative and GaFCP, in conjunction with the Collaborative chair; •ensures, in conjunction with the Collaborative governing body, that all Collaborative and fiscal-agent policies and procedures are followed; •that the governing body and fiscal agent determine and approve the budget and any subsequent revisions for the fiscal allocation, and document those actions in meeting minutes; and that GaFCP’s and DHS’s contractual and reporting requirements are met in a timely manner; •coordinates the development and implementation of the Collaborative’s annual plan, as guided by the Collaborative governing body and supported by Collaborative partners; •regularly reports to the Collaborative governing body at meetings and via email on actions taken on behalf of the Collaborative, including, but not limited to, progress on annual plan development and implementation, coordination of activities with Collaborative partners, meetings attended, all GaFCP required reports prepared and submitted, new contacts, data updates, new fund sources, presentations given, and work with GaFCP and Family Connection peers; •supports the Collaborative’s meeting and communications needs; •and develops and expands professional capacity by actively working with GaFCP staff and its consultants, and by participating in training and peer opportunities GaFCP organizes and supports. Qualifications: •A bachelor’s degree in public administration, public health, behavioral sciences or related field preferred; or equivalent professional experience with community coalition building. •Beneficial to have knowledge and experience in field of prevention, understanding best practices and research-based programming. •Experience in human service delivery as it relates to youth, families, and community collaboration. •Proven written, oral communication, dynamic public speaking and social media skills. •Efficient in community team building and developing and maintaining partnerships. Personal Attributes Required: •Demonstrates commitment to serve the community with respect for cultural diversity. •Remains flexible and efficient within changing environment and emerging demands. •Demonstrates ethical, trustworthy, and professional behavior. •Self-motivated, mission-driven and results-oriented; able and willing to learn quickly. •Treats all people fairly, with dignity, respect and compassion. To apply for this position, email taliaferrofc@nu-z.net for an application. No calls please. The deadline for submitting the application is Friday, May 31,2024, or until the position is filled. 23may2c THE ADVOCATE DEMOCRAT, Crawfordville, GA, Friday, May 24, 2024 Greene County Ramp Closures... Concrete Work Began Friday, May 17 on I-20 Ramps at Exit 138 WHAT: Weather permitting, contractors for Georgia Department of Transportation (Georgia DOT) will close Interstate 20 ramps at SR 77/EXIT 138 at locations below in Greene County. The ramp closures are necessary for concrete slab replacement. NOTE: Detour information is shown at bottom. WHEN/WHERE: Exit 138 Westbound on-ramp closure from SR 77 Thursday, May 30, 6 p.m. to 6 a.m. Exit 138 Eastbound off-ramp narrowed not closed to SR 77 Friday, May 31, through Sunday, June 2, 6 p.m. to 6 a.m. Exit 138 Eastbound off-ramp closure to SR 77 Friday, June 7, 6 p.m. to 6 a.m. Exit 138 Eastbound off-ramp closure to SR 77 Saturday, June 8, 6 p.m. to 6 a.m. Exit 138 Westbound on-ramp closure from SR 77 Detour route will be signed as follows: i-20 Exit 130 SR 44 US 278 SR 77 i-20 Exit 138 Advisory: Exact time may change due to weather conditions. Motorists are advised to expect delays, exercise caution, stay alert, and watch for workers. Before heading out, get real-time information on work status and traffic conditions. Call 511, visit 511ga.org, or download the Georgia 511 app. First Annual Blowout Sale Greene County Christian Outreach Thrift Store announced their first annual Blowout Sale to be held on Saturday, June 8, 2024 from 9:00am - 1:00pm. All items are 50% off for this one time sale. The Thrift Store is located at 405 West Broad Street, Greensboro, GA, next to Holcomb’s Bar B Cue Call 706 454-0250 for more information. Georgia Power reminds customers to keep safety first when storms bring down trees and power lines Are you fully prepared for the battle? T ^ = / . Ruth Merritt Ephesians 6:10-17 Soliders are trained to keep their equipment ready! Weapons are cleaned and oiled, communications equipment is checked and double-checked, and helmets are kept in place in case of sudden attack. If we prepare so diligently to face a human enemy, Paul says, how much more ought we to prepare for battle against our spiritual enemy? Satan will attack, Paul says, and only the believers who are grounded in the truth will recognize his lies. Only a personal acceptance by faith of God’s love can protect our hearts from Satan’s fiery temptations. Listen, only a sure knowledge of salvation protects our minds from doubt. And only the Word of God and the power of Jesus Christ can cause Satan to flee in terror. That’s why we have to prepare with prayer! Ephesians 6:18 - Pray at all times and on every occasion in the power of the Holy Spirit. Stay alert and be persistent in your prayers for all Christians everywhere. “Summer vacation is the chapter of the year written in the ink of ice cream and the joy of splashing in the sparkling blue pools. ” Georgia Power reminds its customers to always keep safety first, especially following storms with the potential to bring down trees and power lines. Just as it makes safety a priority for its employees, the company helps customers stay safe with important reminders to watch for and avoid downed wires including those that may be concealed by storm debris or standing water. A variety of safety tips and ways to report downed or low-hanging wires can be found below. Georgia Power teams are responding to scattered service interruptions following severe weather that hit the state overnight bringing heavy rains, lightning and high winds. Overnight, the company worked in the field and behind the scenes through its control centers, automated systems and smart grid technology, restoring service to more than 15,000 customers mainly in northern Georgia. With limited outages as of midday Thursday, crews are working to restore approximately 10,000 customers currently out statewide in the hardest hit areas. Teams will continue working until all customers are restored. The company continues to monitor severe weather expected today and overnight and encourages customers to stay weather aware. Georgia Power crews remain prepared to respond to new storms and outages should they occur. Important safety tips: • Never touch any downed or low hanging wire. Always assume power lines are energized. Report the location of any downed or low hanging line to local authorities at 911 and to Georgia Power’s outage reporting number: 888-891- 0938. • Never try to make your own electrical repairs to Georgia Power equipment. Let our highly trained crews do the dangerous work when it comes to restoring power. Never pull tree limbs off power lines as they could be energized.Never enter areas with debris or downed trees. Dangerous power lines may be buried in the wreckage. • Exercise caution near chain link fences. Dangerous lines may touch the metal. • Avoid stepping in standing water after a storm as it may conceal live power lines. • Never connect portable generators to your household electrical wiring. Connect only essential appliances like freezers and refrigerators directly to a generator and follow manufacturer directions. • Never walk into areas where crews are at work. If driving near work crews, follow Georgia’s “Move Over” law and proceed cautiously. For additional tips on preparing for severe weather and the latest information on outages and estimated restoration times, visit GeorgiaPower.com/storm. The site features information on a variety of severe weather topics including watches vs. warnings, staying connected and electrical safety as well as resources like Georgia Power Outage Alerts. Customers can also follow @ GeorgiaPower on X for storm updates. Checkers Why play chess when you can play with me, Checkers! I’m a playful and loving 9-month-old who adores playtime, pets, and attention. I’m sociable, energetic, and affectionate, always eager to greet and cuddle with my human pals. My lively and cheerful personality will surely brighten your days. If you want a fun-loving companion, I’m the perfect match! Barbie Hello! I’m Barbie, named for the hint of pink I sported upon my arrival at LOHS. Though I haven’t been here long, I just know how lengthy my journey to get here was. My pink hue may be fading, but my vibrant personality certainly isn’t. I am a 3 1/2 month old, fun-loving and brimming with energy little girl. I will keep a smile on your face, for sure! Fill out an application today & come meet me! Call 706-454-1508 or email lohs@lohspets.org for more information. \ ~ 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 l made from fresh beef. . Hot wings, Catfish & Ribs 1 Will feed groups I in dining room! 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