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Page 2B — Wednesday, June 29, 2016, The True Citizen DNR CRACKDOWN ON DRINKING AND BOATING With the recreational boat ing season in full swing, the Georgia Department of Natural Resources Law Enforcement Division is ramping up its en forcement efforts as part of a national crackdown on boating under the influence. The nation wide awareness and enforce ment campaign, Operation Dry Water, is a partnership of the Di vision, the National Association of State Boating Law Adminis trators and the U.S. Coast Guard with a mission of putting an end to impaired boating. The goal of Operation Dry Water is to raise awareness about the dangers of boating under the influence and to reduce the number of accidents and deaths attributed to impaired boating. According to a statement released by the DNR, "in time for the July 4th holiday, law enforcement nationwide will show zero tolerance for boating under the influence." Boaters can expect to see an increase in the numbers of officers on the water and at recreational boat ing checkpoints. The goal of all law enforcement involved is to remove impaired operators from the waterways and secure a safe and enjoyable boating experi ence for those on the water. "We know there will be a lot of boaters out enjoying the sum mer weather, and we want them to know we will be out making sure waterways across the state stay safe for them to enjoy," said DNR Law Enforcement Lt. Col. Jeff Weaver. "Just as drinking and driving on the road is illegal and dangerous, we want to em phasize that drinking and boat ing are equally as dangerous and can lead to equal consequences as well, including arrests, seri ous injuries, and even death." The statement added, "alcohol use is the leading contributing factor in recreational boating deaths in the United States. Whether a person is operating a car on the road, or a boat on the water, driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs is illegal and can lead to serious consequences for operators and passengers alike." In Georgia, it is illegal to operate a vessel with a blood alcohol concentration level of .08 or higher - the same as it is to operate a vehicle. "If you are found to be impaired, and operating a boat, you will be arrested." Visit operationdrywater.org for more on Operation Dry Wa ter. For more information about boating in Georgia, visit http:// www.gadnrle.org/ and click on the “Boating” tab. PEOPLE IN THE NEWS MAD ANTHONY'S BIG BOOM July 3 fireworks kick off Independence Celebration By Elizabeth Billips lizbillips@yahoo.com Mad Anthony’s Big Boom will light up the Waynesboro sky this Sunday night. The free July 3 fire works extravaganza will be held at the Burke County Recre ation Department at dark and is open to the entire community. The show is dubbed in honor of “Mad Anthony” Wayne, the same fiery Revo lutionary War hero for which the City of Waynesboro is named, and is sponsored by the Downtown De velopment Authority through private dona tions. “This was a real community effort,” Downtown Director Don Lively said, noting that local resi dents and businesses came up with more than $9,000 for the show in just over a month. “Without our supporters. Mad Anthony's Big Boom would not be possible.” DDA volunteers will continue to accept cash donations from participants on the night of the event and will bank those funds for next year’s celebration. The recreation department facilities will open at 7:30 p.m., and concessions will be available. Participants are encouraged to claim a spot for tailgating or bring lawn chairs and blankets for seating on the baseball field. GEORGIA SOUTHERN UNI VERSITY ANNOUNCES 2016 SPRING PRESIDENT'S LIST Georgia Southern University recently recognized 1,340 stu dents for excellence in academ ics on the 2016 Spring Semester President's List. To be eligible for the President's List, a stu dent must have at least a 4.0 grade point average and carry a minimum of 12 hours for the semester. Students on the President's List include: Jamaal Caleb of Hephzibah; Brianna Carter of Hephzi bah; Haley Chandler of Sardis; Gresham Conway of Millen; Krysten Fail of Millen; Abigail Harrison of Waynesboro; Jes sica Jennings of Waynesboro; Mason Johnson of Louisville, and Marietta Langston of Mil len. Lexus Lewis of Hephzibah; Denitria Pollard of Hephzibah; Katelyn Reeves of Millen; Jasmine Turner of Hephzibah; Rachel Watson of Louisville, and Sarah Wilson of Millen. GEORGIA SOUTHERN UNIVERSITY ANNOUNCES SPRING 2016 DEAN'S LIST Georgia Southern Univer sity recently recognized nearly 2,600 students for excellence in academics on the 2016 Spring Semester Dean's List. To be eligible for the Dean's List, a student must have at least a 3.5 grade point average and carry a minimum of 12 hours for the semester. Irvin Benitez of Millen; Wil lard Collier of Millen; Amber Davis of Hephzibah; Stephanie Dukes of Hephzibah; Staci Dyches of Louisville; Mya Eatmon of Hephzibah; Matthew Enfinger of Hephzibah Dakota Garber of Waynesboro; Dylan Hargrove of Millen, and David Hickman of Waynesboro. Macy Hurst of Midville; Kiaundra Jackson of Hephzi bah; Zachary Kelley of Waynes boro; Rachel Lewis of Hep hzibah; Shekinah Newby of Hephzibah; Christopher Palmer of Hephzibah; Macy Salter of Louisville; Tyler Thoman of Blythe; Rebecca Uppole of Millen; Jonathan Vargas of Hephzibah, and James Austin Wagner of Millen John Tyler Wagner of Mil len; Christopher Washington of Hephzibah; Hunter Wiersma of Blythe; William Wilson of Millen; Stephen Wilson of Millen, and Tevin Wimberly of Waynesboro. AREA STUDENTS MAKE DEAN'S LIST AT GEORGIA TECH The following students have earned the distinction of Dean's List at the Georgia Institute of Technology for Spring 2016. This designation is awarded to undergraduate students who have a 3.0 or higher academic average for the semester. Toni Johnson of Hephzibah, and Sonia Muhammad of Au gusta. BUCKS FOR THE BANG New Contributors: Camino Real Mexican Restaurant $1,000 Augusta Pool Plasters, Inc. $500 William Mizell Ford $500 Burke County Exchange Club $250 Henry and Dale Tinley $100 Waynesboro Rotary Club $250 Mobley-Gentry Firm $100 Bill Owens $100 Ralph & Nancy Lynn $50 Capital Furniture Company $50 McKinney Wholesale $100 Gregory T. Coursey Sr. $100 Carol Jones & H. Reid Stephenson $50 This week’s total: $3,150 GRAND TOTAL: $9,676 The One-Stop Career Center located 3t 103 US 1-Bypass North, Louisville, GA 30434 or 120 N. Gray Street, Millen, GA 30442 is open and providing services to residents of Jefferson, Jenkins, and Burke Counties. PROGRAMS AND SERVICES ARE NOT ENDING. If you are a current participant and have concerns about a letter you received or have other questions, please contact us at 706-210-2000. . Job Search . Job Placement Available Services: . ResumeAssistance • Skills Assessment • Employment Counseling . 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