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Page 10 - Wednesday, December 1, 2021
The Millen News
themillennews .com
Board of Regents won Y change
names of buildings, colleges with
racist links
-Capitol Beat News Service
The University System
of Georgia has decided not
to pursue plans to rename
dozens of buildings and
colleges named for histori
cal figures associated with
racism.
The board voted Monday
not to accept the recom
mendations of an advisory
board headed by Albany
State University President
Marion Fedrick formed in
June of last year to explore
the issue.
“The intent of the advi
sory group was to better
understand the names that
mark our buildings and
colleges, recognizing there
would likely be a number
of individuals who en
gaged in behaviors or held
beliefs that do not reflect or
represent our values today,”
the regents wrote in a joint
statement.
“We acknowledge, un
derstand and respect there
are many viewpoints on
this matter. Going forward,
the board is committed to
naming actions that reflect
the strength and energy of
Georgia’s diversity.”
The advisory committee
was formed weeks after
George Floyd, a Black
man, was murdered in Min
neapolis by a white police
officer, which touched off
street protests across the
country.
A national wave of re
movals of statues honoring
Confederate political and
military leaders also served
as a backdrop to reexamin
ing the names of university
buildings and colleges,
including the Grady School
of Journalism at the Uni
versity of Georgia, named
for late-19th century jour
nalist and segregationist
Henry Grady.
“The University System
of Georgia is majority
minority - 54% of our stu
dents identify as non-white,
representing the strength
and diversity of this state,”
said Regent Sarah-Eliza-
beth Langford of Atlanta.
“In a university system
tasked with educating the
leaders of tomorrow, we
must support the students
of today and create an
inclusive environment for
learning. This is incred
ibly important as the board
works to ensure future
namings reflect the strength
of Georgia’s diverse com
munities.”
Although the board opted
not to move forward with
the renamings, the advi
sory committee’s work was
valuable, said Regent Don
Waters of Savannah.
“I believe it is important for
students and the system to
know and understand the
history on our campuses
and in our communities as
we work together to build
a better future,” he said.
“History is a great teacher,
and we and our institutions
can learn much from this
effort.”
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- Pest Prevention
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EMPLOYMENT AVAILABLE
JOS T1TL g: AQMtNtS TRATfVgASStS TANVSOOKKEEPSR
The Jenk/ns County Board of Gomm/asiofiera /s acceptingi apptknttens for She
fuff-time postlion feted above This position is responsible for the day -to day
support functions of Ihe County Administrator gnd Commissioners' Office
Major Duties:
Dispatching Work Of dors
Accounts Payable and Ptiyroff
Supply Purchasing
Accounts
County Transit Dispatcher
Recapttontsi
Record Keeping
Bafencing Monthly Reports
Other Duties.
- As assigned
Qualifications:
High School Diploma. College Degree in Business Preferred
Knowledge of
* C&mputer Operations
- General Office Procedures
• Interpersonal Communications Skiffs
Any combination of education and experience which resufts in the requisite skife
fqr this position
Salary ts negotiate, based on experience and education
The Jenkins County ts an Equal Opportunity end Drug Free employer who uses
£- Verify Wo require a prq-employment drug screen end enminef background
check.
Applications and resumes should besubmited to
■Janldiru County Board of CommfBaloners
Attn: Gfjidy Adtmtnlpcraiar
PQ Box 797
Millcrth, CfftrfttJ.i I
All applications must be received by 5:00 P.M on December 10, 2021 to be
considered for this position
PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT
The r:I'y gf Millen will hgld .1 public hearing on Tuesday December 7, 2021 rst
5:16 PM. dl Millen City Hell. 919 College Avenue. Millen. Geort] e The
meeting will provide information end public disCusE-ian Cm the approved
atlivilie-i of th& City's 2021 Community Davetopmsm Block Grant. On
October 21,2021. tMMy wai sisfdfrd a gram tor 51,000,000.00 tor
infrastructure end nous ng improvements tor Phase III of the RevilelizaHon
Area Strategy
Itams to be distussed at the Hear ng include
The an punt of funds rsemvad and a description of tha activities
The amount of fund & available tor each activity and (ha amount of funds that
will bench low and moderate-income persons
The p an if applicable, to minim re or prevent displacement of persons and
the plan in assist persons who may be displaced
Fa r Housing laws, and the City's plan, il applicable, to further Fair Housing.
Any resident nterested in th-s matter is invited to attend or mat comments to.
Jeff Bramtey. City Manager
City of Milton
PO. BO* 929
M Hun. GA30442
The City of Milieu s committed to providing o' persons with epuat access to
ils services, programs, activities, education and employment regardless of
race, color, national origin religion, sex. fam al status, disability or age
Parsons with special needs relating to handicapped accessibility or foreign
language shall contact J&ff Brantley, City Manager at 47&-9&2-6190 prior to
December 7. 2021. This person can be located at Mi Isn City Halt, 9i9
College Avenue. Millen. Georg a belween the hours of 9:00 am - 4 00 pm.
Monday through Friday, except holidays Persons win hearing disabilities
can contact Ike Georgia Relay Service at (TDD) t 099-20921950 or (Voice)
1-900.255-9135.
210 Commercial Rentals
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NEWS BUILDING - 856
Cotton Avenue. Includes
utilities, use of kitchen and
conference room. Call 478-
982-5460.
242 Rooms
ROOMS FOR RENT -
Attention Plant Vogtle
and Scotbilt workers.
$125/$ 150 per week.
Totally furnished. Private
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Wi-Fi, TV, cable, kitchen
privileges, washer, dryer,
off-street parking, safe,
quiet community, 20 min
utes from Waynesboro.
South on U.S. Hwy. 25 in
Millen, GA. Call Jerry at
706-871-1416
Effective: October 22, 2021
EMPLOYMENT AVAILABLE
FIREFIGHTER/DISPATCHER
The- City of Millen is accepting applications for the
position of Firefighter/Dispatcher. Applicant would be
responsible for general duties ineluding but not limited
to: engaging directly in firefighting, rescue and fire
prevention activities as well as d riving and operating fire
apparatus, maintenance and repair of fire Station and
equipment. Applicant must possess b valid Driver's
License. Applicant must obtain certification as a
firefighter from the Georgia Firefighter's Standards and
Training Council. Preference will be given for
certification in firefighting. Benefits include employer
paid health insurance for the employee, retirement,
annual leave, sick leave and holiday pay. Applications
can be picked up at City Hall, 919 College Avenue,
Millen, Georgia. Submit applications to:
Millen City Hall
P.CL Box 929
Millen, Ga. 30442
The City of Millen is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Deadline; until position Is filled
Call For A Free
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706-526-6686
Brinson’s
Tree ^Stump
Removal
Treo * Slump
Heriioviil IruiFiry;
Si or m Cleanup
Lund Clearing
Brush (.'tibinv.
bush Hoggin (j, &
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PUBLIC NOTICE
The Jenkins County Board of
Commissioners has received, during
its regular monthly meeting on
September 14,2021, a petition to
close a 0.1 mile portion of Williams
Cemeiery Road in Jenkins County
that lies on the north side of Elam
Road. There will be a public hearing
to hear concerns on the matter on
Tuesday, December 14,2021 at
3:00 P.M. immediately preceding the
Regular Meeting of the Jenkins
County Board of Commissioners
that is scheduled for 4:00 PM, on
the above mentioned date.
T73E HOUSING AUTHORITY OF Tills CITY OF MH.LBN
170 Wallace Street: P.O, Bax 658
■Wpyewtono, Georgia M)JU(I
will receive bid:, lb? funustiia.L:. nil Labor, ntourJals. cguipmsnt, and service* required far:
[WTB»KJH AND FJCTFXITO HAKJMCAPPTJl UWfiJI iSK> UNIT iMrkOVFJU FJiTS IN
DevzUVmqht tlAOfiP 142002
Milieu. Georgia
Sealed bids dial] be received unlit 9:(H1 A-M- Trolly Prevailing Time, nn Tier rm her 16, 20H at the office* of the
Owner. Al that time All bid* recurved will Ire publicly LipuneU and read aluud. Proposals submitted by trial I should be
addressed to the Owner at the address sat out above and plainly marked as indicated in the “Instructions to didders."
Alt proposals submitted by moil will be collected at the above mentioned mailing, address at 8:00 A.M, Legally
Preveil ing Time, rvn I he rjfly iv.iinli.iner! above 4"d liken UT the O-fTtfeS of fae Owner. There they will be opened-
tnlbrijiaiior an this project maybt obtained front tike AtebiKet'H web aiieai wwu hri-yirvhitL-CEs.suin The work far the
above referenced project consists of, twit Le not limited to, the wort herein described ns fallows;
IkiVcfupitioill (i AU6P1420U2 - TWO (2) 'Ilirec-Bcdrttoilt llcndiL-ii[i]jtd Accessible Dwelling l Jill Is (.1 lid
kllllA Sheet): Removal awl replacement of alt existing wall, ceiling and floor futislws, removal and
replacement of kitchen cabinets, removal and replocertaP of ctosel shelving removal and nplMencnt
□fall interior imd exterior doun, Ir-imcs and hardware, removal and i.epl.iLcmrnLoF security rtrehidurirs.
removal and replacement of windows, ronteval, cleaning and reinaiallattcn of existing security window
screens, removal and replacement ofall plumbing, fixtures, removal and replacement of electrical system,
removal and replacement of heating systems, and repair of existing porch posts, rail*, anrl clothes poles.
Proposed faults Of 13 iddullg Documents, including Drawings and Spec 11 icul ioits, are on ft le at the oilier of fad Al th iter I:
llrjul field. kii'.haTits. Rhodes Si Associates, Arehiteets. [no,
21] Puiinieler Alerter Parkwayt Suite 1.070
Atlanta, Georgia JOS-tfr
Phone: (S7*> VW-5656
and the Owner.
Electronic copies ofall Did Documents, Including Drawings and SpecirKatiens inny he obtained by prime conlrnetont,
subccntredluns, or oiatetiaL suppltcre. farm Che Architect at hidducV ''i:i -ar, - '■uteri', a.mi. PumL fTonlroetoia wisltingto
submit a bid are reguritreltoiuavidd tlh.-Ajehitdclwith.adtnigtaii.y nature, street address, tdepItoiK-nstntbur and a cunrent
jr-inait address where tiddendti may be forwarekd.
No bids may be wiilufmwn far a period of sixty ((to) days subsequent to the opening, of bids widiout the consent ofilte
Owner.
The (IwiKr reserves like right to reject any or ell bids end Eu waive any informaliEies in the haktir^.
THE HOUSING AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OK MILLEN
Brent Meeks, Executive Director
Date: November ID, 202 1