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The Millen News — Wednesday, January 6, 2021 Page 3
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In The Headlines 10 years ago - Jan. 5, 2011
Former Millenite, Lt. Col., James E. Davis has been awarded
the Bronze Star for his distinguished service as Deputy Senior
Contracting Official in Afghanistan.
The celebration of MLK, Jr. Day will be Monday, January 17.
The annual parade will be at 10 a.m.
Thomas Leonard Hawes, 91, or Millen went to be with his
Lord on Dec. 31, 2010.
In The Headlines 25 years ago - Jan. 3,1996
First Lady Shirley Miller distributed some holiday cheer to
patients at Grady Memorial Hospital. Mrs. Miller sent 70
poinsettia arrangements from the Governor’s Mansion.
JC Middle School held its first talent show. The participants
performed in front of the middle school students, staff, and
guests.
Mr. and Mrs. Andy Hodges had their children home for Christmas.
In The Headlines 50 years ago - Jan. 7,1971
The Ogeechee Freewill Baptist Church will open officially on
Sunday morning, Jan. 10 at 11 a.m.The Rev. E.V. Skipper is the
pastor.
The Eagles of Jenkins County won their fourth game of the
basketball season when they defeated Wadley High School 82-
58 Tuesday night.
Marine Gunnery Sgt. Randall D. Brown, son of Mr. and Mrs.
R.L. Brown has reenlisted in the Marine Corps for two years.
Sgt. Brown’s wife is the former Miss Elaine Oglesby of Herndon.
In The Headlines 75 years ago - Jan. 3,1946
Miss Mary Fries who was at home from Brunswick for Christmas
entertained with a pretty party on Christmas Eve having as her
guests, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Oliff, Lt. and Mrs. Richard Gay,
Mrs. Lee Cottril, Miss Jane Mulkey, Mr. Jack Godbee, and S.
Sgt. Jullian Taylor.
Senator and Mrs. Olin Johnson and three children were guests
of Mrs. Johnson’s brother, Mr. Bert Atkinson and Mrs. Atkinson.
Miss Grace Roberts, youngest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. C.A.
Roberts of Hilltonia, became the the bride of Mr. Thomas H.
Mead of Waynesboro.
Lamar Wilson has been discharged from the Navy and is at home.
Georgia DDS and DOR prepare
for system modernization
The Georgia Department of
Driver Services (DDS) and
the Georgia Department of
Revenue (DOR) will soon
complete a technology upgrade
called DRIVES -- Driver
Record and Integrated Vehicle
Enterprise System. This multi
year upgrade modernizes the
current DDS Driver’s License
system and the DOR Tag &
Title system. The new system
will offer more self-service
options, improve customer
service, and enhance data
integrity.
While DOR and County
Tax Commissioners have been
utilizing DRIVES since Spring
2019, this important upgrade
done in tandem with the DDS
system transition will ensure
each agency will have access to
the most recent enhancements
and features of the software.
The DRIVES system
establishes a customer centric
Enterprise Solution to support
each Agency, and the partners
will maintain their individual
roles as defined in State Law.
DDS will continue to handle
the state’s driver license and
ID Card issuance function by
properly trained and certified
driver examiners. Each
County Tax Commissioner
will continue their established
mission including motor
vehicle license plate and title
administration.
Both Agencies have
encouraged those with January
renewal dates, to plan ahead
and renew early.
“We are excited for this
upgrade which will enable us
to provide the best customer
service possible whether in
person or online once the
upgrade is complete. I
encourage customers whose
driver’s license and/or ID is
scheduled to expire during
the month of January 2021 to
renew their credential prior
to the scheduled closings,”
said DDS Commissioner
Spencer R. Moore. Another
important DRIVES benefit
will be enhanced security
features which will help deter
fraud and identity theft. Once
the transition is complete,
customers will be prompted to
reestablish their existing DDS
online account for security
purposes.
According to DOR
Commissioner David Curry,
“The Department of Revenue
and Tag Offices in all 159
counties have been using the
system since May of 2019,
and we look forward to the
realization of this long-term
vision with our partners at DDS.
Like Commissioner Moore, I
encourage all customers with
vehicle registrations expiring
in January to complete their
renewals before January 13”.
In preparation for the launch
both State Agencies will have
scheduled closings as outlined
below.
•Department of Driver
Services (DDS) January 14
through January 18, 2021
During the closing,
customers will not be able to
visit in person or utilize DDS
Online Services or the DDS 2
Go mobile app.
• Department of Revenue
(DOR) and County Tag Offices
Motor Vehicle Operations
January 13 until January 18
During the outage, no walk-
in, online services, or kiosk
services will be available for
customers.
Both Agencies will be
operational on Tuesday,
January 19, 2021 and ask for
patience as Team Members
adjust to the new system.
BOOKING LOG
Dec. 21 - Dec. 27,2020
Chance
Ti’Jarraye Catera Boles
12/26; Unlawful conduct during
911 calls or makes false report;
JCSO
Zachery John Sapp
12/22; Probation violation;
JCSO
Dudley Boe Boynton
12/23; Criminal trespass; JCSO
Trenton Lane Hensley
12/25; Theft by receiving stolen
property-felony; MPD
Christopher Bernard Scott
12/21; Driving commercial ve
hicle while license suspended/
revoked; Hit and run; Duty of
driver to stop at or return to
scene of accident; MPD
Derrick Brian Walker
12/27; Investigative hold; MPD
so exciting,” Gail continues.
Gail lives by the Golden Rule
and that is what she also enjoys
most about her job. That and
the constant ever changing de
mands of the job. “I would tell
anybody who wants to work
this department to always re
member to be compassionate.
People come in stressed and
sometimes upset, remember
we are here to help our fellow
Continued from front
man.”
When asked what she intends
to do with all of this sudden
free time she will have as of
January 1, she gets a smile on
her face. “I plan to catch up on
my reading, travel, and piddle
in my yard.” Congratulations
Gail on your retirement! We
appreciate your dedicated ser
vice to the residents of Jenkins
County.
YOUR HOMETOWN
Dining Guide
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11:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.
535 Cotton Ave.
Millen, Georgia 30442
(478) 982-3432
to
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537 East Winthrope Ave.
Millen, Georgia 30442
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1234 Hwy. 25 North
Millen, Georgia 30442
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At
Spring Creek Auction
OPEN
Friday & Saturday
4:00 - ?
- Famous Chili-Cheese Footlongs!
-The Best Club Sandwiches!
- Homemade Fries & Chips!
(478)401-5007
425 Hwy. 25 South
Millen, Georgia 30442
Jenkins County
Schools
Jan. 11, - Jan. 15, 2021
Monday - 1/11
Chili or PB&J; Baked potato bar
Tuesday - 1/12
Com dog nuggets or PB&J; Oven fries
Wednesday - 1/13
Taco w/beef and cheese or PB&J; Refried beans
Thursday - 1/14
Grits; Pancake on stick or PB&J
Friday - 1/15
Hotdog or PB&J; Baked beans
Served daily - Side salad, baby carrots, milk choice or bag
lunch.
Shumake
Continued from front
in our community to take
action. The proverbial batton
has been passed and we are
excited to take it up and help
our town.”
The group meets bi-monthly
in local businesses or homes
in the community. The group’s
mission statement sums up
what they plan to achieve. “We
believe Millen is a good place
to live and our goal is to ensure
it’s a better place to call home,”
he explained.
What drives Giovanni? Why
even take up this cause? “In
the words of the American
composer, pianist and song
writer, Alma Androzzo, if I
can help somebody as I travel
along, you know my living
shall not be in vain,” he added.
Meet One Of Jenkins County’s
First Responders
Tanner Forehand
Tanner Forehand is a native of Emanuel County.
Tanner is married to Maggie and they have one child,
Emmalyn.
Tanner owns and operates a landscaping business
out of Bulloch County. His hobbies include hunting
and spending time with his family. Photo by Becky Reppert.
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