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VOL. 114, NO. 26 December 30, 2020 LEGAL ORGAN OF JENKINS COUNTY MILLEN, GEORGIA • 75 CENTS Sheriff Takes Oath Sheriff Robert Oglesby took his fourth oath of office with little fanfare last week. Sheriff Oglesby is pictured with Judge Burke. He was first sworn in on January 1,2009. Photo contributed. Christmas Parade At PruittBethany By Joe Brady Millen News editor Members of the community participated in an impromptu Christmas parade Wednesday, for residents of the PruittBethany facility. “I would like to thank our community, employees, families, and residents for organizing and participating in this event.” Regina Bell, director of the facility said. Since the pandemic, visitors to the facility have been restricted, leaving residents unable to see loved ones. This drive by parade is one of several the leadership and staff at PruittBethany have scheduled since the beginning of the pandemic. Covid-19 vaccines are currently being delivered to rural areas of Georgia. Whereas no delivery or administering date for the vaccine has been decided for residents of PruittBethany, the month of January is anticipated. Laura Ann Bakke, a resident of PruittBethany, waves to parade participants at Wednesday’s Christmas Parade. Residents were also treated to a holiday concert by members of the JCMHS band. Photo by Debbie Hearn. MLK, JR Committee Announces Event Cancellations And Scholarship Winners Many "Thanks" to the community for your continued support. Due to the pandemic, the Jenkins County Martin Luther King, Jr. Committee announced this week the cancellation of all MLK, Jr. activities for the month of January. The committee feels that the safety and health of the community is more important. “Please know that we remain committed to: Promoting Academic Excellence, Community Service and Humanitarian Ideals,” explains Johhnie Mae Sherrod with the committee. The committee also announced that the 2019 Martin Luther King, Jr./ Charles Beale Memorial Scholarship recipients will not experience the privilege of receiving their awards at the Annual Banquet, but the recipients will receive their awards in January. The MLK Scholarship is designed for college freshmen. The scholarship is awarded to any college student regardless of their race or ethnicity. The MLK scholarship helps students identify their goals in life. To enter, students must write an essay explaining what Dr. King’s dream means to them. Again we congratulate these deserving young people and we wish them well as they pursue their educational endeavors. ADALEE CONWAY Adalee is currently attending Southeastern Technical College in Vidalia, in the dental hygienist program. “I am grateful to be chosen as one of the recipients of the Charles Beale/MLK Jr. Scholarship.This scholarship enables me to further my education.” Adalee continues with, “Martin Luther King, Jr. was a God fearing man who stood up for racial injustice. It is an honor to receive this scholarship.” Photo contributed. HANNAH CURRY Hannah is currently at the University of North Georgia in Dahlonega. She is pursuing a degree in nursing. Her goal is to one day be able to work in a hospital setting in the NICU. Hannah enjoys the Dahlonega campus where she can take in the mountain views, crisp cold air, and all of the coffee shops Dahlonega has to offer. Photo contributed. SHAN FRISON Shan is majoring in psychology at Valdosta State University. She enjoys attending VSU where she is attending campus activities and hanging out with friends. “I plan on becoming a social worker.” Shan says. Photo contributed. ANIYA JONES Aniya is a freshman at Valdosta State University, majoring in Health Science with a concentration in Pre- Dentistry. After receiving her Bachelor’s in Health Science, Aniya hopes to obtain a doctorate degree in dental medicine. “My goal is to pratice pediatric dentistry. I hope to work at a private practice where I can gain experience to one day start my own practice.” Photo contributed. AALIYAH LAWRENCE Aaliyah is pursuing a career in Dental Hygiene at Valdosta State University. She eventually plans on becoming an Orthodontist. Photo contributed. JAIBRIANA WILLIAMS Jaibriana is the daughter of Jammy and Valencia Williams. She is also the granddaughter of James and Mary Young. Jaibriana became a freshman in the Fall of 2020 at Georgia Southern University. She is majoring in Biology and hopes to pursue a career as an Obstetrician- Gynecologist. Photo contributed. Come See The All New fWjr' -. 9091 FORD V EXPLORER Beginning at oar 330 US HWY. 25 NORTH, WAYNESBORO ■ 706-554-2114 - www.mizellford.com