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PAGE 2A — THE MADISON COUNTY (GA) JOURNAL. THURSDAY. SEPTEMBER 23. 2021 ‘Mental Health Awareness Week’ to be observed Oct. 3-9 Brief ..cont’d from 1A Madison County will observe “Mental Health Awareness Week” Oct. 3-9. Friends of Advantage and tire Madison County are urging citizens to support mental health awareness by purchasing a big green bow from Chamber member Danielsville Florist and display on your business, home, door, mailbox or tree to show support for mental health aware ness. For each purchase of a bow, $2 will be donated to Friends of Advantage for the Mental Health Awareness Campaign to help fund umnet needs that are not covered by government, insurance, grants or families. To make donations or for more informa tion, visit www.friendsofadvantage.org. A virtual candlelight vigil will be held Sunday Oct. 3 at 7 p.m. Attend virtually at www.facebook.com/Advantagecom- munity Tammy Dalton, Friends of Advantage Executive Director, noted that one in five individuals will experience mental health issues in any given year. “Mental health does not discriminate, as it touches all walks of life,” she said. “It not only affects the individual, but also family, friends, neighbors, and our com munity at large.” For more information, contact Dalton at 706-296-8086. Madison County BOC to meet Sept. 27 The Madison County Board of Commissioners will meet at 6 p.m., Monday, Sept. 27 in the county govern ment complex. Agenda items include: •Business involving guests, groups or multiple visitors: Jennifer Ivey, Madison County Library Branch Manager, 2021 second quarter report, consider approv ing Teri Floyd to fill a vacant position on the Library Board of Trustees •Chairman’s Report •Statements and remarks from citi zens on agenda items •Consider awarding sealed bid for county-owned parcel #0093-044 •Consider awarding sealed bid for county owned parcel #D001-097 •Consider approving a proclamation naming Oct. 3-9, 2021 Mental Health Awareness Week •Roads update •Urgent matters •Statements and remarks from citi zens •Statements and remarks from com missioners •Closed session to discuss real estate acquisition, personnel matters and/or potential litigation MOAS announces ‘Pets of the Week’ The Madison Oglethorpe Animal Shelter has announced its “Pets of the Week." Wilson, a 2-year-old lab mix is the shelter’s Dog of the Week. “Wilson also came in as a stray, but even had a bandana on when he was found,” shelter officials said. “Unfortunately, Wilson was never reclaimed, and is now available for adoption. He is a super friendly and outgo ing lab mix. He gets along with other dogs and even cats. Wilson is one fantastic pup that would do well with any family. He even tolerates face squishes, which you just can’t WILSON help but give him. Wilson is heartworm positive and is available for foster-to-adopt as he goes through heartworm treatment. He is a young and otherwise healthy dog that should have a successful out come.” Heartworm treatment is OZZY a 4-month process during which time he will have to come in for monthly injec tions and will be on antibi otics daily. If you have any more questions about adopt ing a heartworm positive dog, reach out to MOAS at 706-795-2868. The cost of the heartworm treatment is covered by MOAS. Ozzy, a 2-year-old male, is the shelter’s “Cat of the Week.” “Ozzy came to us as a stray, but he is very friendly,” shel ter officials said. “If you are looking for a low-key, laid- back kitty, Ozzy is the cat for you. He loves ear scritches and head butts. But he would prefer to be the only cat in the household.” Call 706-795- 2868 to set up an appointment to meet him. His adoption fee is $65 and includes his neuter and up to date vaccines. A microchip can be added for $10 extra. BRWA fall cleanup float set for Oct. 9 The Broad River Watershed Association (BRWA) will hold its annual fall cleanup float Oct. 9 from Roy Woods Road to Peyton Ferry, with the launch at 9:30 a.m. The event is part of a campaign to clean and preserve over 70,000 miles of Georgia’s rivers and streams. “We’ll put in our boats at Roy Woods Road, just at the Hwy. 172 bridge,” said organizers. “We won’t have a shuttle bus, but we’ll plan on coordinating some pick up trucks for folks to ride back to their car in. We’ll also provide a free Rivers Alive T-Shirt, trash bags and a picnic lunch. We’ll take out on private property (Peyton Ferry) 3.5 miles downstream.” Participants should bring their own canoe or kayak, drinking water, clothes and shoes to get wet in. “We do have a few loaner boats, if you need one, let me know asap," said Susan Staley. “We’ll aim to launch our boats by 9:30 a.m. The float should take three-to- four hours.” Those planning to attend should con tact SusanStaley@gmail.com Madison County Chamber of Commerce to host annual Pioneer Harvest Festival Nov. 6 The Madison County Chamber of Commerce and Partners in Agriculture will host the Madison County Pioneer Harvest Festival on Saturday, Nov. 6, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Madison County Fairgrounds, located at 1254 Main Street in Comer. The festival, typically attracting 2,500 guests each year, encompasses a wide variety of exhibits ranging from live music, interactive stations with county farmers, fresh food and more. During the festival, guests will be given the opportunity to connect with local entrepreneurs and farmers as well as purchase products created in Madison County (MADICO MADE). “The purpose of this event has always been to educate the community on the importance of agriculture and the inte gral role it plays in our local economy and daily lives,” said Anna Strickland, executive director of the chamber. This year’s festival will also include both a local farmer’s market — where guests can purchase these MADICO MADE items — as well as a tailgating area with live broadcasts of sporting events. Furthermore, attendees will have the opportunity to meet the coun ty's own variety of entrepreneurs and learn more about the local businesses within the Madison County commu nity. Admission into the festival will be free-of-charge for attending guests. To stay updated on the Pioneer Harvest Festival, follow the Madison County Chamber of Commerce’s Facebook page and visit their website at www. madisoncountyga.org. the heels of passage of a stricter abortion law in Texas that bans the procedure after fetal cardiac activity is detected, typically about six weeks. “Texas is showing us what a world without Roe v. Wade looks like — one where wealthier people can travel to get reproductive care while poorer people are stripped of their rights,” said Georgia Rep. Kim Schofield, D-Atlanta. “We can’t let that happen.” Last week, Georgia Democrats specifically expressed their concern that a Texas-style abortion bill could soon be introduced in the Peach State. On Friday, the U.S. 11th Circuit Court of Appeals is set for a hearing on Georgia’s abortion law, which has been tied up in court since it was passed by the Republican-led General Assembly two years ago. Georgia’s abortion bill — House Bill 481 — known as the Living Infants Fairness Equality Act — also seeks to prevent abortions after a fetal heartbeat has been detected, except in special situations. A U.S. District Court judge ruled it unconstitutional last year following lawsuits brought by the American Civil Liberties Union, Planned Parenthood and the Center for Reproductive Rights. YOUNG FIREFIGHTER “Firefighter” Kabella Bishop, 6, Colbert, is pictured with firefighters Butch McDuffie, Wayne Holloway and Sherri McDuffie at the Madison County Agricul tural Fair Tuesday. HELPING HANDS TJ & Friends, an organization that raises funds to help local cancer survivors, has a booth at the county fair and will hold a car show Saturday, Oct. 2, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Madison County Memori al Park in Danielsville. PUNCHING POWER Aiden Archer shows his punching power at the Mad ison County Fair Tuesday. 4-H, KMCB to host litter cleanup Oct. 23 Madison County 4-H will co-host a Rivers Alive lit ter cleanup Oct. 23 in partnership with Keep Madison County Beautiful (KMCB). Volunteers will meet in a central location of the South Fork Branch in Colbert from 9 a.m. until 11 a.m. starting at the clearing of land marked with event sign. The event is limited to 20 participants. Volunteers should call 706- 795-2281 to register in advance. NOTICE The lla Mayor and City Council will hold a Public Hearing on the proposed 2022 Budget on October 4, 2021 at 6:45 P.M. Budget will be voted on at the council meeting at 7 P.M. Both oral and written comments will be accepted. Rivers Alive is Georgia’s annual volunteer waterway cleanup event that targets all waterways in the state, including streams, rivers, lakes, beaches and wetlands. The mission of Rivers Alive is to create awareness of and involvement in the preservation of Georgia’s water resources. Rivers Alive is held annually each fall and is a program of the Georgia Environmental Protection Division Outreach Program. TREEMAN COMPANY Tree and Stump Removal • Licensed and Insured Commercial and Residential We have all the equipment to remove any height and any size tree! We also climb trees if needed! Open Hours: M-F 8 a.m. - 6 p.m. Contact Owner Chris Harper • 770-883-7026 Email: Treemanharper@gmail.com www.TreemanChrisHarper.com STATE OF GEORGIA COUNTY OF MADISON LOGIC AND ACCURACY TESTING PUBLIC NOTICE Notice is hereby given that the logic and accuracy testing and preparation of voting equipment to be used in the November 2, 2021, General/ Special Election will begin at 9:00 a.m. on September 27, 2021. Testing will continue from day to day until complete and members of the public are entitled to be present during testing. Said testing and preparation will be conducted at 20 Albany Ave, Danielsville, GA 30633. TRACY DEAN Chairperson, Board of Elections and Registration MADISON COUNTY NOTICE OF SALE OF SURPLUSSED ITEMS Danielsville Elementary will hold a sale of surplus items on Friday, Oct. 8th from 1:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. in a “sidewalk sale” format. Surplussed items include chairs, tables, rolling cabinets, and computer desks. The sale will be held at 900 Madison Street, Danielsville, GA 30633. Select Fence Group: (678) 201-6548