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Tattnall Leadership Classes begin
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THURSDAY, JANUARY 26, 2012
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Volume 133
Reidsville, Tattnall County, Georgia 30453
Front row (l to r): Ashley Durrence, Reidsville City Council; Virgil Duckworth, Reidsville City Council; Michael
Kleinpeter, CEO of Optim Healthcare; Steve Kimbrell, Chairman of Reidsville Development Authority; Dusty
James, Reidsville Development Authority. Back row: Carolyn Crume, Reidsville City Council; Curtis Colwell,
Reidsville City Council; Eddie Rewis, Mayor of Reidsville; Van Cheney, City Attorney; Russ Rhoden, Reidsville
Development Authority; and John Shuman, Reidsville Development Authority.
Price 75 cents
Number 04
Jana Reaves performs “Jailhouse Rock” with Destiny Levant, Mary Weeks, Taylor Stanfield, Allee Murray,
Casey Brannen, Ashton Dasher, Kristen Purvis and Kay-Lyn Tatum.
Local hospital and City of
Reidsville acquire property
It has been announced that the
Tattnall Hospital Company, LLC,
owner of Optim Medical Center
Tattnall, and the City of Reidsville
have acquired acreage from the
Reidsville Development Authority.
The Hospital will gain over fifteen acres to the rear of its current
facility and the City will gain over
ten acres adjacent to its recreation
department complex.
Steve Kimbrell, Chairman of
the Reidsville Development
Authority, stated that, “It is a banner day for both the City and the
Hospital and will contribute greatly to the future development of
Reidsville, which is the purpose
for which the Authority was created. I want to acknowledge and
thank Van Cheney and his law
firm of Cheney & Davis, P.C., for
their diligent efforts in making this
transaction take place.”
Michael Kleinpeter, CEO of
Optim Healthcare, stated that he was,
“gratified that the hospital, working in
concert with the City and the
Development Authority, was able to
acquire the additional acreage for
future hospital growth and services.”
“The Hospital is a tremendous
asset to the City of Reidsville and
Tattnall County and the opportunity to gain additional land for future
expansion of both the Hospital and
the recreation complex was a rare
occurrence,” said Reidsville
Mayor Eddie Rewis.
Ryan Dasher singing “Teddy Bear” as young fans surround the stage and
threw Teddy Bears at the end of the performance.
Neil DeLoach singing
Cheatin’ Heart”.
“Your
Jones obtains Senior Deputy Sheriff status
Tattnall County Sheriff Quinton
Rush stated “I am very proud of
SFC Arnie Jones for his dedication
to the Tattnall County Sheriff’s
Office. Becoming our first Senior
Deputy Sheriff is quite an accomplishment. It takes a lot of time
and hard work to accomplish this
task.”
SFC Jones stated, “I have seen
Sheriff Rush encourage all of his
employees to continue professional growth. But I was personally
challenged several years ago by
Chief Deputy Jamie Smiley to be
the first deputy from Tattnall
County to obtain the Senior
Deputy Certification. I also wanted to show my fellow deputies and
officers that continued professional education can make a major difference in our law enforcement
careers. The training will make a
direct impact on my duties in
Tattnall County. I also wanted to
show my wife, children, family
and community the importance of
the commitment I have in my
career and in furthering one’s education and how it can promote better career options. I am assigned
to the Tattnall County Board of
Education. To me, I feel as though
I have completed some type of
Master’s Degree, if there was one
for deputy sheriffs.”
The training included topics
varying from The Role of the
Sheriff (Ga. Constitution), Court
Services and Security, Bonds and
Civil Service, One-man patrols,
Dealing with Mental Health,
Prisoner Transport, Search for
Missing Persons, Basic Jailers
Course,
Public
Relations,
Interpersonal Relations, Water
Accidents
and
Drowning,
Advanced Report Writing, High
Risks
Warrants,
Hazardous
Materials and numerous other
advanced training courses to
include SFC Jones’ State and
National School Resource Officer
Advanced Certifications.
TCHS Senior Recognition Night is Jan. 27
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Senior Recognition Night for students participating in Warrior
Basketball and Cheerleading will be
held on Friday, January 27, 2012,
between the varsity girls and varsity
boys basketball games. If you have any
questions, please feel free to contact
Ellen Carter at 557-3060 ext. #224 or
via email ecarter@tattnall.k12.ga.us.
Scott Rogers proposes to Becky Kendricks after he performed the
song “Pretty Woman”.
Darla Outlaw
Tattnall County Productions
… Ten Banner Years
by DAVID AVERY
Staff Writer
Lutreel, Tennessee, has Kenny
Chesney; Yukon, Oklahoma, has
Garth Brooks; Glen Dale, West
Virginia, has Brad Paisley; and, yes,
Newnan, Georgia, even has Alan
Jackson. But somehow we don’t
care because here in Tattnall
County, we have Neil DeLoach!
The country music crooner with his
good looks and soulful, country
voice led the cast and crew of
Tattnall County Productions with a
whopping nine songs this past
weekend at the Tattnall County
Productions in Glennville. Among
some of the favorites he performed
included Hank Williams’s “Your
Cheatin’ Heart,” Johnny Cash’s
“Walk the Line,” and George
Jones’s “He Stopped Lovin’ Her
Today” and more.
The Reidsville Lions Club is presently collecting coats
and sweaters for those less for tunate during this colder
period of the year. To help with the cause, you can take
your “clean” sweaters and coats to Southern Proper ties
(located nex t to the Nelson Hotel), Kennedy Enterprises,
or Wensley Hobby’s Law Office located in downtown
across from the Tattnall County Cour thouse.
TATTNALL CARES
SFC Arnie Jones is now the first
deputy sheriff in the history of
Tattnall County Sheriff’s Office to
complete and obtain Senior
Deputy Sheriff
Certification
status by the
G e o r g i a
Sheriff ’s
Association and
the
Georgia
Peace Officers
and Standards
T r a i n i n g
(P.O.S.T.). SFC
SFC Arnie
Jones has been Jones
serving
the
Tattnall County
Sheriff’s Office as a Deputy
Sheriff and School Resource
Officer since October 1997.
The Senior Deputy Certification
is an accumulation of a minimum
of 230 hours of advanced law
enforcement training specifically
designed for serving Sheriff’s
Offices in the State of Georgia.
A packed house at the Glennville
City Auditorium enjoyed the tenth
anniversary of great entertainment
for the entire family with performances at 7:00 p.m. on Friday
evening, a matinee performance at
2:00 p.m. on Saturday afternoon,
and an evening performance at 7:00
p.m. on Saturday evening.
WTOC’s Anchor Sonny Dixon once
again served as the emcee for the
show and was every bit as much an
entertainer as the performers in the
show. His commentaries were
hilarious including the one regarding Cobbtown as being the “cultural
center” of Tattnall County and his
comments on Mayor Jackie Trim’s
dancing with the Ohoopee
Cloggers.
Without a doubt Darla Outlaw
was one of the big hits of the show
with her hilarious rendition of
“She’s Got You,” which left the
Tattnall County C.A.R.E.S. will proudly present the
first ever gospel sing and supper, Saturday, Februar y
25, 2012, at Tattnall County High School, beginning
at 6 p.m. Advance tickets are $10 and $12 at the
door and can be purchased in advance at The Tattnall
Journal. see page 7
audience wondering just what else
she was going to pull out of her
bosom! She was picture perfect in
her flaming red dress, diamonds and
jewels and upswept hairdo. Equally
impressive
was
Christie
McLendon’s impersonation of
Dolly Parton when she performed
with audience favorite Tim Hopkins
in “Islands in the Stream.” Ms.
McLendon was definitely a very
alluring “Dolly” look-alike from her
mannerisms right on down to her
“God-given” attributes and, of
course, hearts were, as always, fluttering over Kenny Rogers’s lookalike, Tim Hopkins! Another big hit
of the show was the beautiful Jana
Reaves and Sherry Long performing “Does He Love You,” originally
recorded by Linda Davis and Reba
McIntyre. Word around the audience was the Reaves/Long rendition
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Thursday, January 26, 2012
PHOTOS OF THE WEEK
Back l-r: Kenton, Kaitlynn and Galen Gowens. Front l-r: Gedeon and
Koraline Gowens, children of Kelly and Greg Gowens. Grandchildren
of Joey and Diane Singleton of Collins.
First l-r: Ann Thompson, Collins Elementary/Middle School; Christy McCall, South Georgia Bank; Brenda Smith, Retired Tattnall County
BOE/Tattnall Chamber of Commerce; Mickey Anderson, City of Glennville Police Department; Linda Griffin, Glennville Chamber of Commerce; Chas
Hendrix, First Citizens Bank; Marka Shaffer, South Georgia Bank; Kristi Kaiser, Tattnall County BOE. Second l-r: Adam Kirby, Glennville Elementary
School; Derick Sharpe, Optim Healthcare; Peggy Strickland, Optim Medical Center; Kris Brinker, HeritageBank of the South; Jay Hales, South
Georgia Bank; Akilah King, Chatham County DFCS/Tattnall Chamber of Commerce, Reggie Ricks, Gordonia-Alatamaha State Park.
Tattnall Leadership Classes begin
by DAVID AVERY
Staff Writer
The first class of the Tattnall
County Leadership Classes for 2012
was held on Thursday, January 19,
2012, at Southeastern Technical
College’s Adult Learning Center in
Reidsville.
Leading the class is Program
Coordinator, Susan Rustin, who is
responsible for all scheduling and
the content of the classes. Also, present was Mr. David Yarbrough,
Vice President of Economic
Development, at Southeastern
Technical College who oversees the
program. Members present from the
Tattnall Leadership Planning
Committee included Barbara Poplin
with Family Connections, Al Alford
with Gordonia-Alatamaha State
Park, Deidra Corbitt, Glennville
Mayor Chris Roessler, and Chamber
Director David Avery.
Much of the morning session was
used for orientation exercises as
well as talking about goals and aspirations for Tattnall County and the
classes. Joining the group at noon
was members of the Reidsville
Rotary Club including Rotary Club
President Logan Lanier with Ace
Hardware. There was discussion
around the role of the Rotary Club in
the community including a question
about the activities of the Tattnall
County High School Interact Club.
“David Tucker continues to sponsor
the club at the high school and does
a phenomenal job of involving the
members in community activities.
The Chamber’s Junior Board of
Directors and the Interact Club often
join forces to do many projects,
including work days at the park and
the Christmas basket project,” said
David Avery.
After lunch Mayor Chris
Roessler, who was an early graduate
of the program and who also serves
on the executive committee,
addressed the group. The newly
elected mayor said that he owes
much of his success in becoming
mayor to the things he learned in the
leadership classes. He said, “The
contacts I made while in the program all over Tattnall County have
proven to be invaluable to me over
the years.”
Roessler went on to tell the group
that
his
employer,
Rotary
Corporation in Glennville, was
founded in 1966 by Mr. Bill Nelson
and remains family owned. The
CEO of the company is Mr.
Nelson’s son, Ed Nelson, who
recently won the coveted Green
Media Award. Everyone then proceeded to Rotary Corporation in
Glennville where they were treated
to extensive tours of both Rotary
Corporation and its sister company,
Duramatic, who make and distribute
lawn mower blades. Upon leaving,
each of the class members were
given a rain gauge, which Mr.
Roessler laughingly said, was used
to measure how well their company
was doing.
The Tattnall Leadership classes
are held once a month (normally on
Thursday) from approximately 8:30
a.m. until 4:30 p.m. The intent of the
classes is to familiarize its students
with a host of important topics,
including economic development,
agriculture and industry, local and
county governments, educational
systems in Tattnall County and
more. Each year the classes include
a trip to either the Port Authority in
Savannah or the Army base at Ft.
Stewart, which are both extremely
critical to our local economy in
Tattnall County. This year’s class
will graduate in July.
For more information on the
classes, please call Susan Rustin
with
Southeastern
Technical
College at 538-3197 or David Avery
with the Greater Tattnall Chamber
of Commerce at 557-6323 or 2881132. For copies of the requirements for the program as well as an
application, please visit the county
website at www.tattnall.com. That
website also includes a listing of all
former graduates of the program.
Slater West, son of Jared and Desiree West and Sonny Dixon of
WTOC exchange a handshake at Tattnall Productions.
Beautiful little colors beginning to bloom is a reminder of spring
just around the corner! Photo by Allison Cobb of Glennville.
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In Memory
Eva Moore of Reidsville grew
these three bunches of broccoli in
her garden. They are the largest
she has grown. She said her
secret is plenty of water and fertilizer.
Cordeal “Deal” Carter
January 27, 1916 – January 26, 2010
On 2nd anniversary of death
We cannot believe that two years have passed since
we celebrated your 94th birthday, told you we loved
you and said goodbye to you as you lay in your own
bed in Cobbtown. We kept our promise to you to take
you home where you saw your dearest friends one last
time. We thank God for giving us the strength and
where with all to accomplish this and see you go so peacefully.
We constantly think of you, wishing we could still share with
you moments of laughter and so many other things that have happened since you have been gone. Like us, your grandchildren and
great grandchildren often recall experiences shared with you. They
continue to benefit from your wisdom and the example you provided with your life.
Again, we thank you for the love you gave us, the Christian faith
you instilled in us and above all your advice to “treat others like
we want to be treated”. Your many lessons in life that you left
with us get us through each day. We miss you dearly but know
you are in Heaven with other family members and friends who
went before you.
Love,
Your children
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Know Your Neighbor
by Alda Higdon
50 YEARS AGO:
(January 25, 1962)
Front page: Director Forrester seeking pay raise for prison guards. In
Georgia today he’s a 24-karat rarity
– a public official who would rather
get a raise for his employees than
for himself. Have you ever thought
about a pay raise for those guards
you see, with shotgun nestled in
their arms, directing a gang of prisoners along the highway? “The very
least we can do is pay these dedicated men the pay scale of a common laborer.” The New Dictionary.
Now, as a result of intensive
research since 1936, Webster’s
Third Edition is making its appearance. The new dictionary claims to
include one hundred thousand new
words or new definitions, many of
which are scientific or technological
terms or meanings that have come
into existence since 1934. Ad:
Clover Farm 80th Anniversary.
Kellogg’s Sugar Frosted Flakes 2 for
53 cents; Clover Farm evaporated
milk 8 tall cans $1.00; cello carrots
bag 10 cents; Pascal celery stalk, 14
cents; U.S. No. 1 Potatoes 10 lbs.
19 cents. Harry Wingate receiving
final 6 months training at Fort Bliss,
Texas.
75 YEARS AGO:
(January 28, 1937)
Front page: Tattnall gives $300 to
flood sufferers.
Rev. W.B.
Cheshire, who had charge of the
drive for funds, announced this
morning that approximately $300
has been raised to relieve the suffering and distress of flood sufferers
in the Ohio River valley. MEAT.
We are prepared to give any cure
you desire. Plain salt—Sugar cure
or Hickory Wood Smoke. Do not
take a chance with the weather. We
guarantee – the weather doesn’t.
Give us a trial. Reidsville Ice
Company, Wilton Hill, manager.
Garden Club held regular meeting.
“My Experience in Growing
Flowers” was discussed by R.
Watkins. Mrs. W. H. Williams gave
as a vocal solo “An Old-Fashioned
Garden.” Playing at the Italian
Garden: “Banjo on my Knee,” starring Barbara Stanwick and Joel
McRea.
Lael Brown
Name: Lael Brown (I can’t
believe this. We got to talking and
she told me she was “Beck”
Drinks daughter … and used to
come to our house when she was
little, along with her Daddy! She
remembered my kids and asked
specifically about Jill!)
Age: 55
Town of Residence: Tattnall
County.
Married: Yes, for 39 years to
Krispy Brown.
What’s your occupation? Cook
at Krispy Brown’s.
How many children do you
have: Two daughters, Miriam
Bradley and Shana Hudson. Also
three grandchildren! (Shana works
part time at Krispy Brown’s and
also works at Food Service at
Rogers. It’s really a small world. I
found that Krispy was also retired
from Rogers and worked there part
of the time that I did!)
What is your ideal or dream
vacation? Florida!
What kind of pets do you have,
if any? None.
What or Who is your favorite
musical group? The Temptations
and Jackson 5.
If you could pick one occupation other that your current, what
would it be? I’d work in day care
with children.
Favorite current television
show(s)? HGTV.
What do you drive now and
what would be your dream vehicle? Lexus.
What is your secret talent?
Cooking. (That’s not really a
secret. Anyone who has eaten at
Krispy Brown’s knows Lael’s a
good cook! And she’s been cooking in Reidsville for a long,
looonnngg time … beginning with
Calvin Anderson … was that at the
old Tastee-Freeze? … and also
worked with Mathadeen Hodges at
her tasty restaurant! She and her
husband spent 17 years in Claxton,
but finally had to give it up
because of the highway construction!) She also likes to read her
Bible. (She says that Mathadeen
Hodges and Juanita Mincey were
her mentors. (Krispy came out
about this time with a list of specials for the week: Mon./Law
Enforcement; Tues./City and
County Employees; Wed./Kids’
Day; Thurs./State Employees;
Fri./Seafood Dinners and Sat./Sr.
Citizens and all retirees!) We wish
the Browns luck … and good
cooking!
Want to be featured in the
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Rotary
President
Dennis
Strickland brought the noon meeting
of the Glennville Rotary Club to
order on Wednesday, January 18,
2012, at the beautiful Glennville
Garden Club. After the invocation
and Pledge of Allegiance to the
American Flag, everyone enjoyed a
delicious meal.
Tiffany Kicklighter, who had the
meeting program for the week,
introduced new Glennville Mayor
Chris Roessler, who she described
as both her friend and a good man.
Mayor Roessler began by thanking
Faye Rogers for attending and
thanked his wife and daughter as
well as his employer, Ed Nelson, for
their support in his aspirations for
the office. He said, “Without the
support and understanding of my
employer, Ed Nelson, I would not
have been able to run for the office.”
The Mayor also pointed out that
he would only have a vote in the city
business when there is a tie. He
said, “The Glennville City Council
makes the decisions for the people
of Glennville and we are fortunate to
have such a strong council including
Bernie Weaver, Dr. Randy King,
Tammy Waters, and Dennis
Strickland.” He also said that the
“real” people who make the city
operate are the city workers. He
added, “People like Amy Murray,
the City Manager; Teresa Anderson,
the City Clerk; Mickey Anderson,
Chief of Police; Joe McGovern, City
Judge; Hugh McCullough, City
Attorney; Stan Dansby, Public
Works; Willie Bland, Code
Enforcement, and many others are
in the trenches and see that the citizens of Glennville are provided the
services needed.”
He said that many people are
involved in the decision making
process in Glennville and it is their
job to have the issues explained and
make the tough decisions whether
those decisions are popular or not
with everyone. He said, “Our number one job in city government is to
keep the tax rate as low as possible
while providing the needed services
to our citizens.” The new mayor
emphasized that
he would like to
see
the
Glennville
“streetscape”
project back on
track to revitalize
the downtown of
Glennville. He Mayor Chris
also is concerned Roessler
that the Farmer’s
Market is not being utilized enough
in the town and could become a center for area farmers to bring their
locally grown products to be sold in
town.
Another subject that was explored
was the cleaning up of property that
is in disrepair. He said, “Kudos to
City Manager Amy Murray for her
efforts last year and we hope to continue cleaning up the city in the
years to come.” He was excited that
the
Glennville
Development
Authority had purchased, along with
the assistance of the county, new
property that will be readied for new
businesses when it is needed. He
said, “There are plans in the works
for moving part of the Rotary
Corporation’s operations to the new
property.” He also was excited at
the growth still being realized at
Claxton Poultry. He added, “And,
we are very fortunate to have the
unique Armstrong Cricket Farm in
Glennville, which is the largest
cricket farm this side of the
Mississippi, and they are continuing
to grow and prosper.”
“We have a good working relationship with Smith Prison in
Glennville and expect to continue
and grow upon that relationship,” he
said.
He congratulated Henry
Strickland on the great work being
done at the Glennville Recreation
Department and added that they
were looking at adding two more
baseball fields.” He went on to add
that the Glennville Lions Club was
planning to do a “corn maze” across
from the recreation department this
fall.
The mayor also said that he
would like to see the “Christmas
Open House” event grow in downtown,
especially
once
the
streetscape project is completed.
“We need to work on helping the
businesses of downtown,” he said.
He also mentioned that a 24-hour
fire department is something that the
city would have to face sooner or
later. He explained that did not
mean that the volunteer department
would be eliminated but it did mean
one or two new hires for the department. He added, “We are presently
looking at recycling options for the
city and are presently talking to
Sullivan Environmental Services
about a possible drop off center.
The mayor said that he would
continue building strong relationships with all the other cities in
Tattnall County as well as with Ft.
Stewart. He talked about the need
for some long-range planning meetings to determine where the city
needs to be in three years, five years,
and ten years. He also emphasized
the importance of passing the next
TSPLOST referendum later this
year. City Manager Amy Murray
chimed in that to repave just a onemile street costs the city $120,000,
thus emphasizing the need for the
passing of the referendum.
According to them, if TSPLOST is
passed, resurfacing of all streets in
Glennville can be done in the next
ten years. The mayor also emphasized that a problem the city is facing is the breaking down of the
infrastructure, including water and
sewer lines. He injected that property taxes cannot be used for water
and sewer.
The mayor ended on a personal
note regarding his family history.
He said, “In August of 1945 my
great-grandfather was the mayor of
a town in New Mexico. During the
night he heard a knocking on his
door and upon answering it, found it
to be members of the military. He
was taken to a site and asked to perform some tasks since he was an
engineer.” He added, “Later he
found out that he was actually working on the atomic bomb that was
later detonated in the war.”
Hopefully, Mayor Roessler will not
have that type of situation to face in
Glennville during his tenure! Good
luck to Mayor Roessler and his family.
Courtney Wilkes Memorial Ag
Scholarship Now Open for Submissions
Vidalia® Onion Farmers Seeking Qualified Seniors
The window is now open for area
students to apply for a scholarship
honoring the memory of beloved
Toombs County
teen, Courtney
Wilkes.
From
now until March
5th,
qualified
seniors who wish
to apply for the
first
annual
Courtney Wilkes
Ag and Vet Courtney
Scholarship can Wilkes
submit
their
applications. Vidalia® onion farmers have collected donations to fund
the $1000 scholarship for at least ten
years.
In June 2011, 15-year-old
Courtney Wilkes of Toombs County
was brutally murdered while on
vacation with her family in Florida.
The Vidalia® onion industry established the scholarship to honor the
life of the bright, funny, friendly,
young woman. Seniors graduating
within the Vidalia onion growing
region who are enrolled in either
Agriculture or Veterinary fields may
apply. Applicants must possess
many of the positive attributes
Courtney displayed each day including strong morals, good humor,
intelligence, commitment to learning, and respectful appreciation of
nature and animals. Seniors in
Emanuel,
Candler,
Treutlen,
Bulloch, Wheeler, Montgomery,
Evans, Tattnall, Toombs, Telfair,
Jeff Davis, Appling, Bacon, Jenkins,
Screven, Laurens, Dodge, Pierce,
Wayne, and Long counties are eligible to apply for the scholarship.
Courtney was a rising junior at
Toombs County High School and
number one in her class academically. She was an officer of FFA, star
soccer player, and devout Christian.
She was an outdoor enthusiast
described by all who knew her as
infectiously cheerful and a person
who offered to everyone around her
a bright smile and silly jokes. She
loved animals and aspired to be a
veterinarian, which is why applicants must be enrolled in an agriculture or veterinary track.
Scholarship applications may be
picked up at The Tattnall Jounnal
and should be submitted by hard
copy specifically to:
Courtney Wilkes Scholarship
C/O Vidalia® Onion Business
Council
Mail: P.O. Box 2611
In Person: 100 Vidalia Sweet
Onion Dr.
Vidalia, GA, 30475
The application submission deadline is Monday, March 5, 2012, at 5
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by DAVID AVERY
Staff Writer
(January 27, 2011)
Front page: Bert Register, III promoted to the position of Assistant
Cashier of The Tattnall Bank. Joel
Williams opens new Law Office in
the Old City Hall next to the Post
Office. Tattnall County Bass
Masters Club formed. All persons
interested in joining are urged to
attend the meeting. Eddie
Stanfield,
president,
Larry
Spence, VP, F. J. (Johnny)
Shuman, Secretary, DeWayne
Cowart, treasurer. Who’s Who at
R.H.S. This week it’s the new DCT
Coordinator, James W. Brown. He
also does an outstanding job with
Girls’ Track. Lori Cox on Dean’s
List Ga. College. Ira S. Barnard
writes of “This Old Tent,” and says
“This body is an earthly tent / It’s
getting old and the pole is bent / The
canvas is shabby and full of holes, /
But it’s still a shelter for my soul.
Progress on Cemetery Fence
noted. Before and After pictures
printed. Ricky and Beverly
Hodges are in charge of the project.
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The hours of operation are Tuesday,
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One-Stop customers can also study
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ITA program.
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no cost to the customer or employer.
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RC is the grant recipient for
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(WIA). Job Training Unlimited,
Inc., is the administrative entity for
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collaboration with the Georgia
Department of Labor. This is an
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OUR VIEW
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Tattnall County Productions celebrate ten years
Kudos to Tattnall County Productions Producers/Directors Marvelle
Thompson and Nancy Wilson for yet another year of flawless performances at Tattnall County Productions this past weekend at the beautiful
Glennville City Auditorium. The yearly talent show is the result of days
and days of hard work by everyone involved in the show. Working hard
to give their audiences a great show were the singing performers, the
dancers, and the comedians, as well as the stage crew and everyone
involved with the production and promotion of the show. The show is not
only a unified county activity, but it also features entertainers from the surrounding area including Long County, Wayne County and others.
Additionally, spectators come from all over our area to enjoy the entertainment. Much of the success of the show can also be attributed to Mr.
Sonny Dixon who has served as emcee of the event for the past ten years,
and who never misses a chance to promote the show, as well as Tattnall
County. The Tattnall Journal extends a huge “Thank You” to Marvelle
and Nancy, as well as all others who worked so hard to produce the classact show. You make us all proud to be Tattnall Countians!
YOUR VIEW
Dear Editor,
It seems moot now, after Iowa,
but for some time now I’ve thought
the
Republican
Presidential
Primary, when fully heated up,
would bring out a prominent fact
about one of the candidates that, it
seemed, only I remembered. I first
chalked it up to them all being in
the same party and not wanting to
get down into the deep mud with
each other.
But, when Newt Gingrich started
doing so well in the polls, and his
fellow candidates started really castigating him in such a nasty manner,
but still leaving out this true and
potentially hurtful fact, I thought
maybe I had been wrong or maybe
even had dreamed it. No one I
talked to seemed to recall it, but
then it supposedly happened 13
years ago while most people’s
memories in politics range out to
lonely six weeks or less.
So, I called upon the friendly and
Honorable Probate Judge of Evans
County for help. He soon provided
the answer: during the 1998
National Congressional elections,
Newt Gingrich did run for re-election to his house seat in the U.S.
House of Representatives in
Georgia. He was re-elected, but two
days later announced that he would
resign his seat as well as his posi-
tion as Speaker of the House of
Representatives. This, after having
been previously censured by his
own members in congress and losing the House to the Democrats
after his unsuccessful bid to
impeach Clinton.
Now, with so many of her opponents having given Sarah Palin so
much misery for quitting when she
was half-way through her Alaska
Governor’s tenure, why is Newt’s
own party letting him have a complete pass on frittering away a
whole term of Congress while tearing him down for every other big or
little thing they can pin on him?
Or, has the whole country,
except for me, forgotten that puny
little incident of him also being a
quitter? Maybe I’d better go on
Jeopardy, see if I can win some of
those hard forgotten facts, and
make some money.
Now, before anyone decides to
jump me for taking sides, please
don’t! Since LBJ and Nixon, I’ve
come to view all political sides with
equal contempt and animosity –
which has only been heightened by
watching the unforgivable antics
this last year orchestrated by the
entire Washington bunch!
Frank NeSmith
Honorable Default
Tar City Mayor
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THEIR VIEW
Pleasantly plump just runs in the family
The people of Reidsville are on a
mission to get thin and fit! It all
started when Anytime
Fitness opened a gym
where the old Movie
Gallery store was located.
Kinda ironic huh? A
place where people used
to go and rent movies so
they could go home, vegetate on their sofas, and
watch action movies is
now a place where people
go and create their own
action!
Starting
Thursday,
January 26, Anytime
Fitness will be joined by Staff
yet another link in the
puzzle to become fit and
trim. Weight Watchers, probably the
world’s most touted diet program, is
coming to the Reidsville United
Methodist Church (RUMC) this
Thursday. I first heard about it from
my friend, Milly Kennedy, who was
very excited about the prospect of
them being here in Reidsville. And,
Milly is right; it’s a big deal!
Weight Watchers has been helping millions of people lose weight
for over 40 years. They do not use
gimmicks or require you to purchase
prepackaged tasteless food. I often
laugh at the ads by NutriSystem and
Jenny Craig when they show these
plates of magnificent
foods in their television
commercials. I have seen
their food and it just ain’t
pretty or edible! Instead
with their “point system,”
Weight Watchers simply
teaches you how to eat
properly and lose weight
by changing your life
habits regarding how and
what you eat. My mom,
much like Elizabeth
Taylor, probably gained
and lost over a million
Writer pounds in her lifetime,
swore
by
Weight
Watchers, and it actually
worked for her as long as she followed their philosophies and rules.
People in the southeastern part of
our country have more problems
with weight than anywhere else in
the country. When one looks at obesity in our country, the southern
states reign supreme. And, the reason why is certainly no mystery.
After all, we are by far the best cooks
on the face of the earth. Heck, we
know how to fry up some chicken
that even Loretta Lynn would be
proud of if you served it to her. We
David
Avery
also understand that adding a block
of good ole butter and fatback to a
pot of fresh peas only enhances the
taste. And, don’t think for a minute
that Aunt Paulette would ever ruin a
big supper in the south by serving tea
that had not been sufficiently sweetened with plenty of sugar and definitely not that “sugar-in-the-raw”
stuff. We love vegetable casseroles
here in the south, but only if they
have their fair share of cheese, milk,
and butter. And, it goes on and on.
Many years ago when both my
mom and my cousin, Sharon, were in
between husbands, they both decided that in order to find a new “quality” man, they needed to lose weight.
Mom was short, and anything over
about 140 pounds and she looked
like a roly-poly. Sharon, on the
other hand, was over 6 feet tall and
was what we referred to as a “big
boned” woman here in the south. As
such, she actually looked slim at 180
pounds. Unfortunately, years of living with a no-count husband and
finding refuge in food had left her
weighing over 250 pounds.
Now neither mom nor Sharon
possessed the attribute of patience.
They wanted that weight to fall off,
and fall off fast. As such, they contacted a doctor they had heard about
from Starke, Florida, or it might
have been Hawthorne. It has been a
long time ago so I am not certain of
the location. This doctor was well
known in those parts to give “miracle shots” that would make those
pounds just melt off in no time flat
without the bother of dieting and
exercise.
Sure enough Mom and Sharon
made their appointments and started
going to the doctor several times a
week for the miracle shots. I am not
sure what the shots were all about,
but somehow they did work. Within
a month, mom had lost 20 pounds
and Sharon had disposed of a whopping 40 pounds! They were both
ecstatic. After a couple more months
they were both getting closer to their
desired weight. At that point, they
went to Gainesville shopping. After
all, they needed a new dress to celebrate their successes and wear to
“Howard and Margaret’s” bar where
most of the eligible men in that area
congregated searching for a damsel
in distress.
They both had several months of
fun and games flaunting their newfound figures, but as is usually the
case, all good things must come to an
end. Sharon went back to her “no-
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2012 Budget Hearings
funds lost in a State Supreme Court
Governor Nathan Deal has sub- decision.
mitted the Amended FY2012 and
FY2013 General-Education
General FY2013 budgets. This week
The FY2013 General Budget will
the
House
and
Senate bring a reduction of Pre-K slots from
Appropriations
86,000 to 84,000 but
Committees held weekincrease the school year
long joint hearings with
by 10 days. This will
the heads of State
bring it back to a 170-day
Agencies
school year. REVENUES
Adds to QBE Formula:
The Amended FY2012
$58.7 million to cover
Budget is based upon
enrollment growth
$209.3 million additional
$55.8 million for trainrevenues. In FY2013
ing and experience raises
General there is approprifor teacher’s pay scale.
ated 5.75 percent or
$3 million for newly
Senator certified math and science
$928.7 million in additional revenues over this fiscal
salary enhanceJack Hill teachers
year. Tax revenue is estiment
(R) 4
mated to increase approxiTransfers $173.6 milmately 5.0 percent or $809
lion from Nutrition, Pupil
million. Even with these increases, Transportation, and School Nurses
the FY2013 general budget is from grants to QBE and adds $8.6
approximately $2 billion less than million for the State Special Charter
the FY2009 budget some four years Schools in one-time funds
ago!
New Funding:
EDUCATION K-12
$3.7 million for School Nurses.
FY2012 Amended-Education
$1.6 million for a Reading Mentor
The Amended Budget will add program to help insure Third
$87.9 million to QBE (Quality Basic Graders can read at the end of that
Education) for midterm growth and grade. adds $8.6 million for State Special
These programs were not cut:
Charter Schools to replace local Preschool Handicapped, QBE
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Typist
Asking the difficult questions…
Job seekers in the United States
face 8.5 percent unemployment only
if the numbers of those no longer
receiving unemployment benefits are
ignored. Include those numbers and
unemployed percentages range
between 15 and 18 percent.
Is that a significant drag on economic recovery? Certainly. When
nearly two of ten individuals
throughout the nation are forced by
economic circumstances to consume
considerably less, measurable
progress in economic recovery is
akin to rowing a boat upstream.
There was limited focus by
Republican candidates in South
Carolina on job creation which
should trump Romney’s tax returns
and Gingrich’s marriage issues. No
matter really.
The traditional
Republican prescription is to allow
the wealthy to keep more money via
lower taxes so they will invest that
surplus cash to create more jobs.
And pigs can fly.
Will anyone, regardless of wealth,
add jobs to any business or industry
without increased demand for the
goods or services? Not if they intend
to increase their wealth, which is the
goal of most individuals.
Additionally, some analysts believe
our anemic private sector cannot
effectively reduce the unemployed
percentage in the United States due
to current factors that inhibit economic recovery.
For instance, the rapidly accelerating
national
debt
($15,000,000,000,000. currently)
must be reduced. At best, that equals
View from
the Riverbank
by
Michael O’Casey
a thinner wallet for most of us.
Outsourcing millions of American
jobs to foreign countries through
globalization has been a consistent
drain on the American workforce for
two decades. Obviously, foreign
workers in underdeveloped nations
are paid significantly less. Whereas
much of the salaries of American
workers would be plowed back into
the U.S. economy through consumption of goods and services, profits
from foreign-made goods are likewise absorbed in the country of origin.
But the negative impact of technology is significant, too. More human
labor tasks are becoming automated.
Robots weld and paint vehicle
frames and bodies in automotive factories. Receptionists for businesses
are replaced by autodial systems.
The U.S. Postal Service competes
with e-mail and Twitter. Stores like
Belk, Sears, Bass Pro, etc. are utilizing more online sales. It’s a normal
part of the slimming down process to
become more profitable.
Even education is moving away
from the traditional setting where
students go to school on campus for
several hours a day as online instruc-
tion is elbowing its way into the hallowed halls. It is expensive now, but
as competition increases, costs will
decrease. It is inherently more cost
efficient; fewer teachers, principals,
librarians, bus drivers, lunchroom
personnel, custodians, school buildings, etc., will be needed. It means
fewer people working and drawing a
check.
Educators are leading the charge.
How many teachers have completed
a Master’s, Specialist, or Doctoral
degree online because it is more convenient? As competition drives down
costs, online degree seekers will
increase. Surely that will filter down
into secondary and primary education.
Before I’m assailed with brickbats
and round river rocks, understand
that I am not judging the effectiveness of online education. But it will
be more efficient from a cost-perstudent perspective.
The wild card is energy prices.
With some predicting $5.00 a gallon
gasoline by this summer, an excessive portion of household budgets
might be necessary to fill gas tanks
once again.
Is it necessary to point out that
computers and robots don’t pay taxes
or purchase goods and services or
that paying more for energy means
less to spend on those same goods
and services? In an economy 70 percent dependent on consumption
compared to manufacturing, possibilities are sobering.
So, fewer jobs and substantial
unemployment remain a real possibility for 2012 and beyond. Could a
serious protest movement involving
outraged unemployed workers
occur?
Many Americans are concerned
that President Obama just signed the
Fiscal Year 2012 National Defense
Authorization Act (NDAA) into law.
Part of that legislation codified the
ability of the U.S. military to detain
and interrogate U.S. citizens suspected of acts against the state
indefinitely without due process of
law. The President said his administration will not abuse that authority.
Why doesn’t that make me feel better?
Is this not a clear violation of the
United
States
Constitution,
Amendment V and illegal suspension of habeas corpus?
Has
Congress and the President already
asked the difficult questions behind
closed doors and reached unthinkable conclusions?
Presidential candidates aren’t
addressing the difficult questions
because they aren’t being asked.
We’d rather know about Mitt’s tax
returns, Newt’s marriage details, or
listen to the President sing.
Manning’s Manifold
The Giants defeated the number
Super Bowl XLVI is set, and will two seed San Francisco 49ers on
feature two teams familiar with the Sunday in an overtime thriller. The
big stage, as well as each other. The Giants did not dominate any
New York Football Giants
throughout the game, but
will square off against the
kept close enough to go
New England Patriots.
ahead after catching a few
These two teams met in
breaks. By the play on
2008 in the Super Bowl in
themfield, the 49ers
a game that will be rememshould have won the
bered forever. Eli Manning
game, but thats why they
and the Giants came in as
play the game. the Giants
the underdog behind the
caught breaks on special
undefeated Patriots, but on
teams, twice! Backup
the big stage anyone can
punt
returner
Kyle
win. The Patriots were tryWilliams could not get his
ing to be the first team ti gi
head in the game, and was
undefeated and win a super
indecisive about fairbowl since Don Shula and
catching punts or returnthe Miami Dolphins did in
Sports
ing them, in turn fumbling
the 1970s. The Patriots had
the ball, the last coming in
Columnist
one of the most prolific
overtime. Just five plays
offenses in the history of the game, later, Giants kicker Lawrence Tynes
but the Giants didn’t get that memo. boots in the Super Bowl clinching
The Giants pulled out the victory with field goal, sending the Giants to their
a late-game drive, earning Manning second Super Bowl in just five years.
his first Super Bowl victory. I expect As i said, the 49ers should have won
this game to be just as exciting and the game, and deserved it more, but
thrilling as their bout in 2008.
the Giants played better as a collec-
Super Bowl Set, Paterno Passes
Andrew
Manning
tive unit and earned the right to call
themselves NFC champions. As it
always happens, the team to put
Atlanta out of the playoffs, in any
sport, goes on to either play in the
title game or win it all.
As for the AFC, the Patriots
defeated the Baltimore Ravens in yet
another backwards outcome. Just as
it was for the NFC game, the winner
of this game should have lost. The
Ravens had Tom Brady’s number
the entire night, but could not put the
game away. Tom Brady threw a very
uncharacteristic game, throwing for
only 239 yards with two interceptions and, for the first time in 36
games, fai,ed to throw a touchdown
pass. Despite having a mediocre
night at best, Brady kept his team in
the game waiting for the perfect
opportunity to put it away. The sad
thing is that the Ravens made it easy
on them, missing a chip-shot, gametying field goal with seconds left in
the game. The Ravens have the better team as a whole, but the football
Gods spoke and the Patriots are AFC
chagmps. This Super Bowl will be
Brady’s fifth in his career, tying legendary John Elway’s record. Brady
truly is a valuable player, especially
to the Patriots. New England’s
defense ranked 31st in the league,
but somehow, some way find ways
to win games, mainly on the shoulders of Brady. Both quarterbacks in
this years Super Bowl deserve the
MVP award, but if it came down to
it, i give Brady the upper hand.
On a very sad note, one of college
footballs historic coaches passed
away this week. Joe Paterno died at
the age of 85 after a long battle with
lung cancer. He spent 46 years as the
head man at Penn State, and will be
remembered forever in the hearts of
his fans. Paterno was dismissed amid
the sex scoundrel involving former
personnel, and in my opinion is the
reason he passed so suddenly. It is a
sad day for college football to see
such an important figure pass in the
manner such as Paterno.
If you have any questions, comments, concerns, or suggestions
email me at amtattnalljournal
@yahoo.com.
Much ado about
nearly nothing...
by Alda Higdon
Am I ready for 40 days of
austerity?
My mother used to have a saying
about balancing the budget: If your
outgo is more than your income,
then your upkeep will be your
downfall! I can relate to that and
think all these politicians should be
able to see that, too! But perhaps
not ... as far as the government is
concerned, but I will surely give it a
try!
Years ago I read an article about
a San Francisco anti-consumption
group that decided they’d buy only
used items that particular year.
Now, I’m not talking about those
people who, on principle, have such
contempt for consumerism that
they go dumpster-diving for meals
when they can, hop a train for a free
ride, and sleep in abandoned buildings! (And there are such people
out there, though I don’t know any
personally.) (I don’t think!)
No, these were environmentally
conscious friends, who could afford
to shop for most anything they
wanted. However, the article said,
they exempted food, stuff like
shampoo and toothpaste (and that’s
good – who’d want to recycle
toothpaste – though you should
hammer the last little bit out of the
tube!), underwear, and such other
categories that fell under health and
welfare, so to speak. I admire their
gumption! The pledge, they called
“The
Compact,”
after
the
Mayflower
pilgrims,
spread
through the Internet ... and there
was an appearance on the Today
Show. Last I heard nearly 3,000 had
joined the user group set up on
Yahoo, so participants would swap
goods and tips. (Of course, I do
wonder what they did when their
computers gave out?) Anyway, if
you’re interested there used to be a
wealth of free or previously owned
merchandise in online classifieds
and sites where people could post
stuff they want to get rid of ....
I remember that this particular
article came out in January one year
... and then I got my January bank
statement. Hmmm ... now where on
earth had I stuck that clipping? It
was becoming more than of general
interest! It made me think back to
when I was raising a houseful of
kids ... five of my own, plus others
who came to stay for varying
lengths of time. January was
always my “austerity” month. What
with Christmas bills, taxes and
insurance, we ate many pones of
cornbread, along with huge pots of
pinto beans, etc. I’d roll all the
change I’d saved through the year
and take it to the bank and tell ‘em
I wanted to cash in my life savings
for “folding money.” That, too, was
the month I’d paste in all my Green
Stamps – you do remember Green
Stamps, don’t you? Oh, it was such
a wondrous thing to go shopping in
the Green Stamp Store in Vidalia!
That’s where I got most of my
small kitchen appliances, a set of
dishes, set of glasses ... well, who
could possibly remember everything I “bought” from the Green
Stamp Store? All I had to pay was
sales tax! For a person who had settled in for a hard month of austerity, a Green Stamp purchase could
make you feel downright rich!
In case you don’t know the meaning of the word austere (in this relatively opulent society in which we
live) ... well, the second meaning:
showing strict self-discipline and
self-denial. And for the word austerity, the third meaning is tightened economy, as because of a
shortage of consumer goods.
Actually, my problem was not a
shortage of consumer goods, but a
shortage in the pocketbook with
which to buy these goods! The
ideas from the article were looking
better and better!
And besides that, then as now,
what did I actually need that was
new? Well, at that time, I remember
that I needed a new pair of Sunday
shoes! And I remember that I went
out and bought a pair of black ones
and navy blue ones ... with
Christmas money, which didn’t
really count and which got me
through to last year, when I had to
buy more. I’m willing to settle for
lots of stuff at the Goodwill Store,
but can’t find shoes there. I need
narrow ... I mean really narrow
shoes ... but that’s another story and
has no bearing on this tale of austerity!
But what if I needed a new computer? Should mine fail, I meant.
After all, at the time it was almost
eight years old ... but the Mick and
Margaret solved that for me ... buying me a whole brand-new outfit,
with all the works! I don’t think
computers should really count ...
not something upon which a person’s livelihood depends, so to
speak! And at that time, I’d needed
a cell phone ... being on the road to
Florida to see Mama at least once
or twice a month. A cell phone, I
thought, was a necessity ... though
for years I made the trip without
one!
Of course, sometimes I’d have to
buy a new plant or two ... I wrote
about that recently ... under that category of buying hyacinths to feed
my soul. Sometimes hyacinths are a
downright necessity!
But just think about it ... other
than a computer, Sunday shoes, cell
phone and the occasional new
plant, I thought I could tighten my
belt and settle down for a period of
austerity. I thought I could do it ...
all those years ago, and I did. I
think I can do it this year ... maybe
not for the two years planned by the
San Francisco group ... but I’ll try it
for 40 days. And then another 40
days. A person can do anything for
a 40-day stretch of time just once ...
and then again and again and again!
Yes, I can do it! I’ll dig deeper
into the freezer and back into the
farthest reaches of the panty shelf
and refrigerator! I can darn the toes
of my socks and panty hose! I can
recycle greeting cards or make my
own on the computer ... providing
this new one holds out, and I buy
new colored ink cartridges. (It’s
always something!) And should I
need a gift for a friend, I’ll give ‘em
a plant. I have plenty ... with lots of
‘em coming into bloom with the
longer days! I can do this for 40
days this year. I can. I can! I CAN!
But why did I say 40 days? I’m
fixing to be dealing with the shortest month of the year here ...
February, though I think it does
have 29 days this year. And then I
remembered ... from my Bible
Dictionary ... or maybe I dreamed it
all up: 40 days symbolizes a long
period of time. Think of Noah and
the 40 days of rain ... the people of
Israel, 40 years of wandering in the
wilderness ... Jesus’ fasting in the
wilderness for 40 days. Even Lent
lasts for 40 days, excluding
Sundays ... and I still haven’t found
out whether the stuff you give up
for Lent is to be given up on those
Sundays, too, or whether it’s a day
of grace, so to speak. Anyone out
there who knows for sure, let me
know!
No matter which way you look at
it, 40 days is a long while. So is 28
days when you’ve giving up everything for a life of austerity ... but I
think I can ... and looking at my
checkbook again this year, I KNOW
I can ... at least I know I have to!
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Reidsville Lions Club collecting
clothing for the needy
The Reidsville Lions Club is presently collecting “slightly used”
clothing and household items for distribution to families in the Reidsville
area who are in need. The items will be available for pick up on March 2
and 3 at the Reidsville Baptist Church (more details to follow). Donated
items will be distributed at the church at the same time the van providing
medical and dental services is present. To drop off your items for the
needy, please take them to the Wensley Hobby Law Office, Southern
Properties Services, or the Reidsville Baptist Church.
Sweetheart’s Night Out: A Night
in Paris, set for February 11
Laura Ann Odom and Justin Thomas Sims
Miss Odom to wed Mr. Sims
Joe and Patti Odom of Glennville, Georgia, announce the engagement of
their daughter, Laura Ann Odom, to Justin Thomas Sims, son of Thomas
and Cathy Sims of Valdosta, Georgia. The wedding is planned for Saturday,
April 14, 2012, at half after five o’clock in the afternoon. The Reverend Jay
Watkins will officiate over the ceremony to be held in Valdosta at Redland
Baptist Church. A reception will follow at Quail Branch Lodge in Lake
Park, Georgia.
The bride-elect is a 2007 graduate of Tattnall County High School and a
2011 graduate of Wiregrass Georgia Technical College of Valdosta. She is
employed as a radiology technician at South Georgia Medical Center in
Valdosta.
The groom-elect is a 2006 graduate of Lowndes County High School,
and is presently employed with Sims Fence Company of Valdosta.
Miss Odom’s maternal grandparents are Lethridge and Betty Waters of
Glennville, Georgia. Her paternal grandparents are Jean W. Odom and the
late Grady Odom of Glennville.
Mr. Sims’ paternal grandparents are Howard and Beth Lawson of Morven, Georgia, and the late William Thomas Sims, Sr. His maternal grandparents are the late Richard and Janet Prairie of Valdosta.
All friends and relatives are invited to share in this joyous occasion.
Subscribe to
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Bridal Registry
The People Empowerment Association (PEA) will host its second
annual Sweetheart’s Night Out: A
Night in Paris is the theme and will
be held on Saturday,
February 11, 2012, at
Tattnall County High
School. The dinner will
be catered this year by
the Summer House
Restaurant and a Sweet
Treats Bar will be provided by PEA. Door
prizes will be given
away and a silent auction will be held for gift
baskets. Photo Shop by
Allison will start taking
pictures at 6 p.m. for those who
want to arrive early and the program will begin at 7 p.m.
This year, Sweethearts will
enjoy the music of a live band and
other entertainment. Graduates of
the eight-week marriage seminar
sponsored by Rev. Clarence E.
Boles will be recognized for their
commitment during
the program as well.
Tickets are $25
and will be on sale
at Central Pharmacy, Strickland Pharmacy and The Tattnall Journal. Bring
your sweetheart out
for a fun-filled night
or come and meet
one. For more information, please call
Whaketa Hargrove
at 654-9236.
The People Empowerment
Association, Inc. is a 501(c) 3
organization and all donations are
tax deductible.
Reidsville Lions Club Annual
Valentine’s Breakfast is Feb. 11
Mark your calendars and plan to join the Reidsville Lions Club on
Saturday, February 11, 2012, for their annual Valentine’s Breakfast.
This year the event will be especially romantic as it is once again being
held in the beautiful and historical Nelson Hotel in Reidsville. This is an
excellent opportunity for anyone who has wanted to tour the beautiful
accommodations offered at the hotel. Breakfast will be served from
8:00 a.m. until 11:30 a.m. and will include pancakes, sausages, eggs,
orange juice, coffee and tea. Donations are $5.00 and enable the Lions
Club to help the visual and hearing impaired. For tickets or information,
please call James or Linda Curl at 557-3186 or Sue Miller at 557-3210.
April 14, 2012
Olivia Nelson & Josh Powell
557-4701
Allison Cobb | 912-237-0126
www.photoshopbyallison.com
Photography for all
of life’s many occasions!
Please observe
TO: CITIZENS OF REIDSVILLE
FROM: MAYOR EDDIE REWIS
our deadlines.
News articles: Monday @ 3 p.m.
Classifieds: Monday @ 3 p.m.
Display ads: Tuesday @ 10 a.m.
REFERENCE:
HOUSE / BUILDING NUMBERS
114 B. N o r t h Ma in S t . • Reid sv ill e
91 2 - 5 57- 676 1 • f a x 91 2 - 5 57- 41 3 2
City Ordinance entitled “Building Numbers” Chapter 10
(10), Section 6-10-3 “Numbers on Houses”.
It shall be the duty of the owners and occupants of every
house or building within the City Limits of Reidsville to have
placed thereon, in a place visible from the street, figures at
least two and one-half (2 ½) inches high showing the proper
number of such house or building. These numbers need to be
on contrasting background or a small road sign that can be purchased at the county yard for a fee with three-inch (3”) lettering.
A City employee was instructed in November 2011 to compile a list of properties without numeric identification. Many
properties within the City of Reidsville are in violation of the
City Ordinance. This Ordinance is in place for several reasons; the most important one is for your protection. This is
the way Law Enforcement, Fire Department, and EMS is dispatched to your location or home. Furthermore, the Water Department needs to be able to identify the proper residences
when reading meters.
I would like to encourage each of you to please get the proper
numbering on your property. As of February 29, 2012, we will
begin to enforce this Ordinance. The penalty for non-compliance is a citation and fine of $50.00 per day, after this notice,
that failure to comply continues.
I thank you in advance for your cooperation in this matter.
If you have any questions, please call City Hall at 557-4786.
The Reidsville Lions Club has
just a few beautiful gold on brass
plated Christmas ornaments of the
historic Tattnall County Courthouse left.
The ornament comes with a limited edition certificate reflecting
that it is one of only 250 ornaments made for the Reidsville
Lions Club. The ornament is packaged in a beautiful dark blue velvet
casing and includes a history of the
courthouse and Tattnall County.
The ornament is the 1902 rendition
of the historical structure that con-
tained the bell tower that was
removed in the 1960s.
The ornaments are $20.00 each
or $18.00 for three to five, with
further price breaks for larger
quantities. For more information,
please call Kathy Rogers at 912557-3506.
Ornaments may be purchased at
the following locations: The Glennville Sentinel, The Tattnall Journal, and the Tattnall County Commissioners office on the first floor
of the courthouse (ask for Trenda
Porter).
Nominations for Citizen of the Year/Community
Involvement/Lifetime Achievement March 1
by DAVID AVERY
Staff Writer
The Greater Tattnall Chamber
of Commerce is asking for assistance from the citizens of all Tattnall County in the selection of this
year’s Citizen of the Year, Community Involvement of the Year
and the Lifetime Achievement
Award. The Chamber’s Annual
Awards Banquet will be held on
Thursday, March 1, 2012, at Tattnall County High School, beginning at 6:30 p.m.
The Citizen of the Year is an
individual or couple who have
made a marked difference and
major contributions to Tattnall
County.
The Community
Involvement of the Year is an
organization or company that has
made a difference and major contributions to Tattnall County. The
Lifetime Achievement Award is
designed for a person(s), organization or company (living or
deceased) who has made a lifelong
contribution to Tattnall County.
Your application should include
the person(s) or company/organization’s name, as well as why you
feel they should be nominated.
Please keep all entries to no more
than one typed page. Nominations
can be mailed to the Greater Tattnall Chamber of Commerce, P.O.
Box 759, Reidsville, Georgia
30453, brought by the Chamber
office in the Tattnall County Courthouse or emailed to davidavery61@yahoo.com. We appreciate
your assistance in this process.
Friends of Cobbtown’s Quarterly
Meeting on January 31
The Friends of Cobbtown will hold their Quarterly Meeting on Tuesday, January 31, 2012, at 7:00 p.m. Everyone is invited to the quarterly
event as the Friends of Cobbtown learn about the business of their town
as well as enjoy the fellowship and wonderful food that is always present.
The event is held at the Cobbtown Community Center next to the water
tower in Cobbtown. Bring a dish and enjoy all the delicious food from
some of the area’s premier cooks. If you have questions, please call the
Cobbtown City Hall on Monday, Wednesday or Friday from 9:00 a.m.
until 6:00 p.m. at 684-3448.
Birthdays
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Tues., Jan. 31, 2012 —
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Grace S. Young
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Karen Hutcheson
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Michael Reddish
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Thursday, Jan. 26, 2012 —
Mr. & Mrs. Donald Currie
Mr. & Mrs. Roy H. Cowart
Mr. & Mrs. Marty Ward
Mr. & Mrs. Greg Parker
Friday, Jan. 27, 2012 —
Mr. & Mrs. Richard L. Rhynes Sr.
Saturday, Jan. 28, 2012 —
Mr. & Mrs. Rufus Oglesby Jr.
Mr. & Mrs. James Lynn
Monday, Jan. 30, 2012 –
Mr. & Mrs. Raynond Burrell
Wednesday, Feb. 1, 2012 –
Mr. & Mrs. Ted Kicklighter
God In Focus
“I want a God with a
Jesus Christ, God has
face on,” said a little girl
made the fullest, broadto her pastor one day,
est, highest revelation of
thereby expressing a
himself. John 1:10” He
child-like, nevertheless
was in the world, and the
profound, desire for
world knew him not,”
reality in her relationverse 12 says, ‘But as
ship with him. She was
many as received him, to
not satisfied with some
them gave he gave power
formless, abstraction for
to become the sons of
God. She wanted someGod.”
thing definite, some- Pastor James
If you want to know
thing, tangible. She
what
God is like, look at
Holland
wanted a someone for
Jesus.
If you want to hear
Columnist
God, not a something.
God, listen to the words
Perhaps, this is why
of Jesus. He was a God in
many today do not take God seri- focus, God with skin on. He came
ously. For too many people of among his own. He is still walking
today God is a foggy, hazy, remote in our midst. Paul declared Jesus to
idea of some cosmic power. be the express image of the invisiTherefore, these questions must be ble God.” The closer we look at
addressed. Who is the God you Jesus the more we realize that Jesus
worship? What is he like? Where is God in focus. Where is he in your
does he dwell? Is he real to you? life? In Jesus, God come near, you
When presented with these heart- can’t go wrong trusting Christ.
searching questions many admit “That which we have heard, seen,
that God’s quite unreal to them. But looked upon, handled with our
consider Jesus Christ? Jesus is God hands, we proclaim unto you.”(1
in focus! In him we see God clear- John 1:1-13) Remember in Jesus,
ly, distinctly, down to earth. In God comes into focus.
CHURCH NEWS
Abundant Life • Youth Rally • Jan. 27
Abundant Life, located at 2295 Hwy. 130 West in Vidalia will host a
Youth Rally on Friday, January 27, at 7:30 p.m. There will be special
singing from the Statesboro Flames and Coley Reese from the World of
Faith in Macon, GA. Preaching will be by Youth Minister Kevin Cobb
from South Carolina. No matter what age you are, you will enjoy great
worship and a move of God! Hope to see you there and bring a friend.
Letters to a Pastor
• Dear Pastor, I know
my allowance. Sincerely,
God loves everybody,
Eleanor.
Age
12,
but He never met my sisSarasota. ter. Yours sincerely,
• Dear Pastor, Please
Arnold.
Age
8,
pray for all the airline
Nashville.
pilots. I am flying to
• Dear Pastor, Please
California
tomorrow.
say in your sermon that
Laurie. Age 10, New
Peter Peterson has been a
York City. good boy all week. I am
• Dear Pastor, I hope
Peter
Peterson.
to go to heaven someday,
Sincerely, Pete. Age 9,
but later than sooner.
David Moxley Love, Ellen. Age 9,
Phoenix.
Columnist
• Dear Pastor, My
Athens. father should be a minis• Dear Pastor, Please
ter. Every day he gives us
say a prayer for our Little
a sermon about something. Robert League team. We need God’s help
Anderson, age 11.
or a new pitcher. Thank you.
• Dear Pastor, I’m sorry I can’t Alexander. Age 10, Raleigh. leave more money in the plate, but
• Dear Pastor, My father says I
my father didn’t give me a raise in should
learn
the
Ten
my allowance. Could you have a Commandments. But I don’t think
sermon about a raise in my I want to because we have enough
allowance? Love, Patty. Age 10, rules already in my house. Joshua.
New Haven
Age 10, South Pasadena. • Dear Pastor, My mother is very
• Dear Pastor, Who does God
religious. She goes to play bingo at pray to? Is there a God for God?
church every week even if she has Sincerely, Christopher. Age 9,
a cold. Yours truly, Annette. Age Titusville.
9, Albany.
• Dear Pastor, Are there any dev• Dear Pastor, I would like to go ils on earth? I think there may be
to heaven someday because I know one in my class. Carla. Age 10,
my brother won’t be there. Salina.
Stephen. Age 8, Chicago
• Dear Pastor, I liked your ser• Dear Pastor, I think a lot more mon on Sunday. Especially when it
people would come to your church was finished. Ralph, Age 11,
if you moved it to Disneyland. Akron.
Loreen. Age 9. Tacoma
Dear Pastor, How does God
• Dear Pastor, I liked your ser- know the good people from the bad
mon where you said that good people? Do you tell Him or does
health is more important than He read about it in the newspapers?
money, but I still want a raise in Sincerely, Marie. Age 9, Lewiston
Collins Full Gospel • Evan. Brian Boutwell • Jan. 29
The Collins Full Gospel will be having evangelist Brian Boutwell from
Thomasville, Georgia, on Sunday, January 29.
Brother Boutwell will be ministering in the 11:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m.
services. Everyone is welcome to attend. For more information call 912693-7411.
Oak Grove Bapt. • Showing “Courageous” • Jan. 29
Pastor Doug Weisel and the congregation of Oak Grove Baptist Church
would like to invite the public to watch “Courageous” with them on
Sunday, January 29, 2012, at 5 p.m. Everyone is invited.
Pine Grove Bap. • Attendance Contest • Feb. 5
Pine Grove Baptist Church of Reidsville will be having an Attendance
Contest between the Youth and Adults. It will begin on Sunday, February
5, 2012, and run through Sunday, March 4. This will include all services,
Sunday school, 11 a.m. worship and 6 p.m. worship services on Sunday,
and discipleship on Wednesday night at 7 p.m. They will be starting a new
class for the youth on Sunday night at 6 p.m., beginning on February 5,
2012. If anyone needs a ride on the church van, please call Don Cowart at
237-1898 or Sammy Woodard at 293-0268. Pastor David Moxley and the
congregation invite everyone to attend this contest and make Jesus Christ
the ultimate winner. By the way, the winner will win a night out for fun,
food and Christian fellowship. The church is located at 7900 Highway 280
going towards Claxton on the right past the Reidsville city limits. For
more information you may call 557-3148. Please come!
CHURCH NEWS
Collins COG • Appreciation Day • Feb. 26
We the members of the Collins Church of God along with Pastor Lillie
Pearl Taylor and Assistant Pastor Reverend Pearlie Inez Forrest and
Associate Minister James Lee Hall Sr., would like to invite you to come
out and help us appreciate some of our faithful members on our Annual
Appreciation Day, February 26, 2012. Our nominees are the financial
committee: Deacon Kermit Pough, Deacon Freddie Pough and Sister
Kimberly Kelly. Thank you in advance for supporting us in such a great
event.
Sincerely,
Sec. Sister Katrina Bacon and
Collins Church of God congregation, 5920 Highway 292, Collins GA,
30421. CollinschurchofGod1956@yahoo.com. facebook CCOG CHURCHOFGOD
New Fellowship MB services
Pastor Rev. William Miller and the congregation of New Fellowship
Missionary Baptist Church on Hwy 23 North on Jordan Road between
Glennville and Reidsville would like to invite the public to join them for
all their services. Sunday school begins every Sunday at 10 a.m., morning
worship starts at 11:30 a.m., Bible study every Wednesday night at 7 p.m.
New Fellowship is a church with a vision with a pastor with a message.
For more information, contact Betty Mincey at 912-654-3232.
Greater Bethel AME • 122nd Ann. • Feb. 19
Greater Bethel AME Church of Reidsville will be celebrating its 122nd
church anniversary on Sunday, February 19, 2012, at 3 p.m. The Rev.
Richard O. Ward Sr., presiding Elder of the Wrens/Vidalia District, will
bring the message for the occasion. Everyone is cordially invited to come
and share with them in the great celebration of this joyous occasion. The
Rev. Pamela Hobbs is the pastor. Dinner will be served.
Springfield MB • 9th Ann. • Feb. 22
The members and congregation of Springfield Missionary Baptist
Church would like to request your presence as they celebrate the Ninth
Anniversary of Pastor Will White. The Pre-Anniversary celebration will
begin Wednesday, February 22, and run through Friday, February 24,
2012, beginning nightly at 7:30 p.m. The celebration will culminate on
Sunday, February 26 at 3:00 p.m. Please join us as we honor our Pastor for his service and dedication to
our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ and his congregation at Springfield
Missionary Baptist Church. Dinner will be served on Sunday after the service.
Events at Center of Life in January
Three River Home Health of Vidalia will sponsor the “Preventing
Medication Mistakes Seminar” at Center of Life - Church of God on
Thursday, January 12, 2012, at 6:00 p.m. For more information contact
Minister Reba K. Feliciano at 912-237-0428.
Thirty Days of Prayer in January at Center of Life - Church of God,
1202 M.L. King Drive, Glennville, from 6:00 - 7:00 p.m. Come as you
are, and when you can. The sanctuary will be open. For more information
contact Deacon Randall L. King (912) 237-0181 or Deacon Ruben King,
Jr. (912) 237-0184. Please join us at Center of Life - Church of God Movie, “Faith Like
Potatoes” on Wednesday, January 4, 2012, at 7:00.
There is no charge for Church News!
Please email your articles to mail@tattnall
journal.com, or drop them by our office,
114-B. North Main St, Reidsville
(next to GA Power)
Collins COG • Women Prayer Day • March 11
What Happens When Women Pray Together: Unity, Hope, Peace,
Blessing, Answers from God, Stronger faiths and Love.
It’s that joyous time again for Collins Church of God’s annual “What
Happens when women Pray together” March 11, 2012, 4:30 p.m. Strong,
saved, sanctified, Holy Ghost filled Christian sisters from surrounding
communities come to bring us messages from God. What happens when
women pray? (Mathew15: 28) Then Jesus answered and said unto her, “O
woman, great is thy faith: be it unto thee even as thou wilt. And her daughter was made whole from that very hour.” That’s what happens when
women pray. So come out and hear these dynamic princesses.
In great love Sincerely, Secretary Sister Katrina Bacon
Pastor Reverend Lillie Pearl Taylor
Assistant Pastor Evangelist Pearlie Inez Forrest
Minister James Hall Sr.
December 29, 2011 12:03 p.m., 5920 Highway 292, Collins GA,
30421,CollinschurchofGod1956@yahoo.com, FACEBOOK CCOG
CHURCGOFGOD.
Join us for Upward Soccer!
All K4-8th Grade Students
are invited to join us for
2012 Spring Upward Soccer!
The cost is $65.00 per participant
Shorts are optional at a cost of $12.00
Evaluations will be held on
Friday, February 3 • 3-6 p.m.
Saturday, February 4 • 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Practices will begin the week of Monday, March 12.
The first game will be held on Saturday, March 31.
The Awards celebration will be held on Sunday, April 29.
All evaluations, games and practices will be held at Rehoboth.
Be filled with The Living Water
2331 Campground Rd.
Claxton, GA 30417
912-739-3231, 912-739-7480 (fax)
David M. Hagan, Pastor,
office@rehobothbaptist.net
Glennville Free Will Baptist Church
To Celebrate 113th Anniversary
Military District of Washington,
D.C., Command
C h a p l a i n ,
Colonel Kerry M.
Steedley,
(US
Army retired),
will be the guest
speaker for the
1 1 3 t h
Anniversary of
the
Glennville Colonel Kerry
Free Will Baptist M. Steedley
Church (GFWB).
Born in Alma, GA, the 34-year veteran of military service is a former
pastor of the Ebenezer FWB Church.
His wife, Brenda, was one of the
original faculty members at the
inception of Glennville Christian
Academy (GCA).
Chaplain Steedley began his military career as an enlisted soldier
serving at Fort Campbell, KY; Fort
Sam Houston, TX; in Vietnam, and
at Ft. Stewart.
As an Army
Chaplain, he has served around the
world with some of the most recognizable units in military history,
including the 101st Airborne and 3rd
Infantry Division. From September
2001 until June 2003, Col. Steedley
was assigned as the Command
Chaplain, Military District of
Washington,
Fort
McNair,
Washington, D.C. Among his many
responsibilities following the terrible
events of 09/11/01 was the spiritual
wellbeing of those affected by the
terrorist attack on the Pentagon.
The Steedleys currently reside in
Mobile, AL, where Kerry has served
as a hospital chaplain since his
retirement from active military service in July of 2006.
The Homecoming celebration gets
underway at 10:30 a.m. on Sunday,
February 5, 2012, in the sanctuary of
the church located at 215 S. Veterans
Boulevard. A covered dish luncheon
will follow. Everyone is invited to
attend, (especially those with ties to
GFWB and GCA). Overflow parking is available behind the First
Citizens Bank and across the street at
the Supply Company.
The New Hymnsmen’s dates
We would like to post our upcoming dates and concerts for our many
friends and family. Please make
plans to attend all of our events.
Many thanks for your prayers and
support!! For additional information
please call Don Powell at 912-2571061.
Please visit our new website for
more information.
www.thenewhymnsmen.com
Tattnall C.A.R.E.S Gospel Sing
and Supper, Tattnall County High
School,
Reidsville,
Saturday,
February 25, at 6:00 p.m. We will be
singing along with The Bland
Family and The New Life Quartet.
This will be a fundraiser for Tattnall
C.A.R.E.S. Also reservations will
have to be made by calling 912-2370798 or 912-237-2180. This will be
a great event for a worthy cause. At
the modest cost of only $10.00 per
ticket in advance, you will receive a
full show, grilled chicken dinner and
a chance for a door prize. Please try
to help us make this a wonderful
night of gospel music. See you there!
Beaver Run RV Park, Metter,
Friday, April 20, and Saturday, April
21. This is a first time event for the
park featuring gospel music. It will
be a four-day event and more information will follow as we are updated. Let’s keep gospel music alive
and well by doing our part.
Crown Promotions Annual
Gospel Sing Feb. 17
The Crown Promotions Gospel Sing is set for Friday, February 17, at the
Glennville City Auditorium. The event will begin at 7:00 p.m. This year’s
featured groups will be “Driven Quartet,” “The Bland Family,” “The Red
Roots” and “End Time Quartet.” There are no tickets to buy, but a $5.00
donation at the door and a love offering will be taken. For more information
please visit: www.crownpromotions.net or call 912-654-3760.
Beta Sigma Phi to host the annual Junior Miss
and Princess Sweet Onion Pageant March 10
Beta Sigma Phi will host the annual Junior Miss and Princess Sweet
Onion Pageant on March 10, 2012, at 7 p.m., at Tattnall County High
School. The pageant is for girls ages 10-12 (Princess) and 13-15 (Junior
Miss). Girls will be judged in evening gown and casual wear only. The
pageant is open to all girls in the 20 designated onion counties. Applications
are available at local schools and local newspaper offices. Interested persons may also obtain applications by contacting Crystal Cobb at crystal30453@yahoo.com to have one mailed to you. Application deadline is
February 24, 2012. Rehearsal will be March 8, at 6:30 p.m. at TCHS.
Tattnall Co. C.A.R.E.S. gospel sing Feb. 25
Tattnall County C.A.R.E.S. will proudly present the first ever gospel sing
and supper, Saturday, February 25, 2012, at Tattnall County High School,
beginning at 6 p.m. The sing will feature the Bland Family, New Hymnsmen
Quartet and New Life Quartet. Advance tickets are $10 and $12 at the door.
For more information, call 912-557-6342, 912-237-0798 or 912-237-2180.
Tickets will include meal, which consists of ½ grilled chicken, green beans,
potato salad, bread and dessert. All proceeds will benefit Tattnall County
C.A.R.E.S. (Cancer Association Relief Efforts and Support), and all money
raised remains in the county. Tickets may be purchased at The Tattnall
Journal.
2012 BOARD MEETING DATES:
4th Monday of every month at 1:00 p.m.,
except May and December, which are noted as follows:
• Monday, February 27, 2012 at 1:00 p.m.
• Monday, March, 26, 2012 at 1:00 p.m.
• Monday, April 23, 2012 at 1:00 p.m.
Monday, May 21, 2012 at 1:00 p.m.
(this is 3 Monday, due to spring break on 4th Monday)
rd
• Monday, June 25, 2012 at 1:00 p.m.
• Monday, July 23, 2012 at 1:00 p.m.
• Monday, August 27, 2012 at 1:00 p.m.
• Monday, September 24, 2012 at 1:00 p.m.
• Monday, October 22, 2012 at 1:00 p.m.
• Monday, November 26, 2012 at 1:00 p.m.
Monday, December 10, 2012 at 1:00 p.m.
(This is 2nd Monday, due to Christmas break)
Jerry F. Alexander, 60
Jerry F. Alexander, 60, died Sunday, January 22, 2012, at Savannah
Hospice. He lived most of his life in
Collins and was a 1969 graduate of
Reidsville High School. Jerry was a
Log Scaler at Georgia Pacific. He
was an avid hunter, fisherman and
gardener and was a devoted father
and grandfather. He attended Cedar
Creek Primitive Baptist Church. His
parents, Clifford and Era Paul
Alexander, a brother, David Alexander and a stepdaughter, Sarah Dasher, preceded Jerry in death.
Survivors are his wife Angela
Lynn Alexander of Collins; daughters and sons-in-law, Rachel and
Michael Wells of Swainsboro, Jennifer and Steven Cribbs of Millen,
Heather and Jeremy Yarbrough of
Claxton; step-daughters, Anne and
Ben Gailey of Metter, and Lisa
Dasher of Collins; eight grandchildren, Lainey Key, Sydney Rigdon,
Emma, Anna and Ethan Wells, Jordan Cribbs, Zakk Gailey and Rylan
Dasher.
Funeral services were held Tuesday, at Cedar Creek Primitive Baptist Church with burial following in
the church cemetery.
Kennedy Funeral Homes,
Cobbtown Chapel was in charge of
the arrangements.
James Richard Mercer, 67
James Richard Mercer, 67, died
Friday, January 20, 2012, at his residence. He was a lifelong resident of
Cobbtown,
a
farmer
and
owner/operator of The Cobbtown
Mud Bogg. He was a member of
Primitive Grove Baptist Church,
enjoyed hunting, fishing and his
favorite hobby was spending time
with his grandchildren.
He is survived by his children
Ricky and Jennifer Mercer, Shannon
and J.R. Laird of Cobbtown; grandchildren, Christian, Braxton, Caden
Mercer and Olivia, Landry Laird
and sister, Nancy Mercer Dillard of
Kingsland, GA.
His parents Dan R. and Mattie
Mae Newman Mercer, brother,
Spencer Dan Mercer and his wife,
Ann Hale Mercer, predeceased him.
Funeral services were conducted
Sunday, January 22, Metter Chapel
of Kennedy-Morgan-Brannen
Funeral Home with Elder Richard
Davis officiating. Burial followed
in the Primitive Grove Baptist
Church cemetery.
Active pallbearers were Ronnie
Collins, James Curl, David Fluett,
Johnny Goodman and Larry Purcell.
In lieu of flowers the family
requests contributions be made to
Primitive Grove Baptist Church,
15125 Canoochee Rd., Cobbtown,
GA 30420.
Kennedy-Morgan-Brannen
Funeral Homes Metter Chapel
“A Life Celebration Funeral
Home”
Mother Ollie Mae Duke Lawrence, 69
Mother Ollie Mae Duke Grant, Deynina Brown, Joe and
Lawrence, 69, of Brunswick, went Winifred Herrington of Brunswick;
home to be with the Lord on January Sharon Alford and Willie Arthur
21, 2012, at her home.
Miller of Jacksonville, and
Mrs. Lawrence was born in
Oliver and Darleen
Tattnall County to the late
Thomas of Atlanta; two
Daniel Dukes and Edna
sisters, Queen Williams of
Teasdell Dukes on July 29,
Brunswick and Margie
1942.
Starks of Raleigh, NC; two
She was educated in the
brothers, Daniel Dukes of
Tattnall County School
Fayetteville, NC, and LonSystem and moved to
nie Dukes of Glennville;
Mother Ollie
Brunswick in 1959. She Lawrence
ten grandchildren, twelve
was retired from South East
great-grandchildren and
Georgia Regional Medical Center host of sisters and brothers-in-law,
after 23 years of employment. She nieces, nephews, cousins, other relawas married to the late Bishop tives and friends.
Willie Vanderbilt Lawrence, Jr. on
The Celebration of Life for Mrs.
October 3, 1981.
Ollie Mae Dukes Lawrence will be
One brother, James Dukes, and held at 1:00 p.m. Saturday, January
two sisters, Mrs. Rosetta Walker and 28, 2012, at the Fishers of Men
Mrs. Rosa Lee Alston, preceded her World Harvest Church in
in death.
Brunswick, with Bishop Alfred
She leaves her loving memories Jackson officiating.
to seven children: David Wallace,
The body will lie in repose at the
Remona Tucker, and Edna and church for viewing from11:00 a.m.
Vince Clarke of Brunswick; Henry until 1:00 p.m. prior to the service.
and Susan Proudfoot Jr. of Clearwa- Burial will follow in the Memory
ter, FL; Amy and Connie Haber- Garden Cemetery, Highway 17,
sham, Felecia and Robert Johnson Brunswick.
of Brunswick; Cory Moody, Jr.
King and Son’s Funeral Home of
(aka) Junebug of Suitland, MD; Glennville, is in charge of arrangeeight stepchildren, Delores Brown, ments.
Patricia Lawrence, Eula and LJ
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS
Public Hearings will be conducted by the Tattnall County
Board of Commissioners on Thursday, February 2, 2012, starting at 10:00 a.m., at the Tattnall County Courthouse, 2nd Floor,
Reidsville, Georgia. Purpose of Hearings is to hear testimony
and receive public comments on the following requested road
closings:
(1) Byron S. Lynn and Kim Lynn: Portion of Frank James
Hutcheson RD (CR440) from 435 Frank James Hutcheson
RD to Jesse Lynn RD (CR160).
(2) David Jarriel: Grice Lynn RD (CR145) from Josh
Lanier RD (CR143) to Hub Jarriel RD (CR146).
(3) Cindy Reddish: Portion of Reedy Creek RD (CR444)
from Reedy Creek Farm RD to the Dead End on Reedy
Creek RD (CR444).
(4) R.T. Stanley: Harley RD (CR193) from Intersection
of (CR194) to the Intersection of I.S. Smith RD (CR183).
Copies of Petitions are on file in the Commissioners’ Office.
All interested citizens are invited to attend these Public Hearings and comment on the proposed changes. For further information, contact Frank H. Murphy, Chairman, Tattnall County
Commissioners Office, 912-557-4335.
Sandra Waters Cobb, 72
Sandra Waters Cobb, 72, passed Johnathan Durrence and Jacob Duraway Saturday, January 21, 2012, at rence; a special aunt, Emily KickOgeechee Area Hospice
lighter and several nieces
and nephews.
inpatient center in Statesboro. The Tattnall County
Funeral services were
native had lived in Glenheld Tuesday, January 24,
nville all of her life. She
2012, at the Chapel of
was retired from The GlenBrannen Kennedy Funeral
Home with Rev. Mike
nville Bank after 37 years
Howard officiating. Burof service. She was a loving
ial followed in the Glenmother, grandmother and a
nville City Cemetery.
member of Glennville First Sandra Waters
Honorary pallbearers
Baptist Church. Her parents, Cobb
were members of the
Oran and Letherea Kicklighter Waters, preceded her in Glennville High School Class of
1957. Pallbearers were grandsons
death.
She is survived by her husband of and Derrick Bland, Charles Dasher,
53 years, Carroll Cobb of Glen- Dickey Dixon and Jeff Odom.
Remembrances may be made to
nville; daughters and sons-in-law,
Joan C. and Brian Willis of Albany, Ogeechee Area Hospice, P.O. Box
Jeanie C. Norman of Glennville and 531, Statesboro, GA. 30458
Brannen Kennedy Funeral Home
Angela C. and Jay Clark of Claxton;
brother, Jerry Oren Waters, of Spar- of Glennville was in charge of the
tanburg SC; grandchildren, Burton arrangements.
Willis, Drew and Ashley Willis,
Ashlyn Willis, Blake Norman,
brannenkennedy.com
Mrs. Kim Eleanor Alston Stewart, 50
Mrs. Kim Eleanor Alston Stew- ters, Mrs. Olivia Thomas of Norart, 50, passed away Saturday, Janu- folk, VA, and Mrs. Ann Tensly and
ary 21, 2012, at the
Jacyne Gibson of FayetPortsmouth Naval Medical
teville, GA; four brothers,
Center in Portsmouth, VirTerry and Betty Hudson of
ginia. She was born on
Southfield, MI, Allen and
July 18, 1961, at Wayne
Danene Alston, Richard
Memorial Hospital in Jesup
and Debra Alston, Leo J.
to the late Claudine and
and Adalina Alston, all of
Ulysses Alston.
Oak Park, MI; one aunt,
She was a graduate of
Mrs. Velma Johnson, Northe Glennville High School Mrs. Kim S.
folk, VA; one special
Class of 1979 and a mem- Stewart
cousin, Mrs. Barbara
ber of the First African
Hardeman of Hinesville
Missionary Baptist Church in Glen- and a host of nieces, nephews,
nville. She was employed with cousins, other relatives and friends.
Rotary Corporation for over 10
There will be no wake services.
years and later moved to Virginia Viewing will be from 12:00 to 6:00
Beach, VA, where she was p.m. at the chapel of King and Sons
employed with the U.S. Navy Funeral Home, Saturday, January
Exchange.
28. Funeral services will be held
She leaves to mourn her passing 11:00 a.m. on Sunday, January 29,
her husband, Pearlie Stewart of Vir- 2012, at the First African Baptist
ginia Beach; two sons, Mario Julius Church in Glennville, with burial
of Glennville, and Tonio Henry of following in the Robert Chapel
Hinesville; one daughter, Cassandra Cemetery in Tyson, GA.
Henry of Statesboro; one goddaughKing and Son’s Funeral Home of
ter, Kadeshia Frazier of Glennville; Glennville, is in charge of arrangetwo grandsons, Trayvion and ments.
JaVion, both of Statesboro; two sis-
AVERY
count” husband, Russell. I don’t think it had anything to do with him
changing his philandering ways or that she had rediscovered her old love
for him, but more to do with the fact that she enjoyed the paychecks that
were readily available to her when they were a team. Note that I said team
and not a married couple. Shortly afterwards, Sharon became pregnant
with her second child, Lisa. It was a big surprise because her son, Rusty,
had just turned 18 years of age. During all those years she had never used
birth control and had not become pregnant and now bam… she was going
to be a mother again. Grandma Lamar later laughed and said, “That was
shore some powerful shots.”
Mom, on the other hand, did not share in the same luck as Sharon, if you
choose to call Sharon’s plight luck. Shortly after stopping the shots, mom
started having problems with her mouth and teeth and much to her dismay
found that she had advanced stages of Pyorrhea, an inflammation of the ligaments and bones that support the teeth. She was then forced to have her
teeth pulled and got herself some dentures. She was not thrilled with that
option, but did amuse herself through the years by taking them out and scaring the grandchildren.
Additionally, within a few months, both mom and Sharon had gained all
their weight back and then some. But back to my original thought. Their
miracle doctor diet did not teach them a lifestyle change in regards to eating, but just gave them an easy and quick way to lose weight. They both
joked about their dieting experience for years, and how it made mom lose
all her teeth and Sharon just got knocked up!
But again, most of the good luck my mom experienced throughout her
life with diets revolved around her relationship with Weight Watchers. I
look forward to them being in Reidsville; hopefully they will stay and help
lots of people with their weight and lifestyle goals.
Clark and Shaw
Monument Company
856 Lyons Center Road
Lyons, Georgia 30436
912-526-4444
912-526-0508
Office
Fax
Toll Free: 1-866-839-4563
Owners: Bill Clark and Chuck Shaw
Granite
Frank H. Murphy, Chairman
Tattnall County Commissioners
from page 4
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e-mail: clarkshawmonu@ATT.net
L-r: Bobby Kennedy, Jackie Trim, Ronnie McCall and Dean Miller.
Reidsville Lions Club
holds January meeting
by DAVID AVERY
Staff Writer
President Bobby Kennedy
called the January meeting of the
Reidsville Lions Club to order on
Monday, January 16, 2012, at 7:00
p.m. at the beautiful Reidsville
Garden Club facility.
After the invocation by Lion
Virgil Duckworth, the Pledge of
Allegiance to the American Flag
led by Lion Jackie Trim, and introduction of guests, Secretary Linda
Curl and Treasurer James Curl
presented the Secretary and Treasurer Reports. The club membership was then treated to a delicious
meal prepared by Reidsville City
Councilwoman Susan Thomas and
Britney Fountain. The meal
included savory meatloaf, mashed
potatoes and gravy, butterbeans,
seven-layer salad, marinated green
bean salad, fresh fruit medley,
incredibly scrumptious Earthquake
brownie dessert, rolls, and homemade iced tea.
After the meal, Lion Kathy
Rogers presented three applications for eyeglasses and an application for assistance in purchasing
two hearing aids. After some discussion, all of the applications
were approved by the club. Lion
Rogers who headed up the Courthouse Christmas ornament project
reported on the successes of that
program. President Kennedy
reminded everyone that the Lions
Club annual Valentine’s breakfast
would be held at the Nelson Hotel
on Saturday, February 11, 2012,
from 7:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m.
The breakfast will include pancakes, eggs, two sausages, orange
juice, coffee, and tea. Tickets are
available from any Lions Club
member. Helping with the preparation and serving this year will be
members of the Greater Tattnall
Chamber of Commerce’s Junior
Board of Directors.
President Kennedy reminded
everyone that the annual Lions
District Meeting would be held on
February 17, 18, and 19 at Little
Ocmulgee State Park near McRae,
Georgia. As was previously
decided, the proceeds that the
Lions Club made from the circus
were presented to Ronnie McCall
to be given to the Veteran’s
Memorial Park at the Tattnall
County Courthouse in Reidsville.
Club members discussed the
possibility of presenting two $500
scholarships to Tattnall County
students at Tattnall County High
School or Pinewood Christian
Academy. There was discussion
regarding the running of an ad in
the newsletter at the state convention in Savannah. It was approved
that the club would run a one-page
ad in the publication.
Lion Peggy Duckworth reported
that a medical and dental van
would be visiting the Reidsville
Baptist Church and administering
to the needy on March 2 and 3.
She suggested that the Lions Club
collect and give away good used
clothing and household items on
those dates to people in the community who are in need. Her suggestion was approved. Anyone
who can donate clothing or household items can take them to the
Wensley Hobby Law Office,
Southern Properties Services, or
the Reidsville Baptist Church.
More information will follow for
the public. Lion Ronnie McCall
reported that Bruce Oliver was
now home and is doing much better.
For information on the Reidsville Lions Club or to attend one
of the meetings, please contact
Bobby Kennedy at 237-3021 or
James and Linda Curl at 557-3186.
Obituaries are also saved online:
Boston Butt Fundraiser
Saturday, January, 28th
11 a.m. - 2 p.m.
at Abundant Faith Fellowship
Hwy. 280, Reidsville
Butts are $20
all proceeds to benefit
Mission trip to Belgium in April.
Call 557-6944 for more information
L to r: Ken Tatum, Bobby Brannen, Don Kennedy, and Sonny Morgan.
Brannen-Kennedy Funeral Homes
Glennville Chapel
206 N. Main St.
Glennville, GA 30427
912-654-2060
Reidsville Chapel
117 Memorial Drive
912-557-3842
Kennedy-Morgan-Brannen Funeral Homes
Metter Chapel
441 W. Broad St.
Metter, GA 30439
912-685-7733
Cobbtown Chapel
7337 Main St.
Cobbtown, GA 30420
912-684-7733
Come by and talk with our Staff about
Traditional Funeral and Cremation Services.
We also offer Specialty Monuments.
“Our Experience is Your Peace of Mind.”
GMS Jr. Beta Club Officers with State Jr. Beta Club entries and awards (l to r): Macy Coleman, Chaplain; Mandy
Anderson, Treasurer; Jaynie Oliver, Secretary; Coleman Purcell, President; Katie Huffmaster, Reporter; Brooke
Thompson, Vice President.
BOE congratulates GMS Jr. Betas
Board members briefed on preliminary state budget talks
by ALLISON COBB
Editor
Club president,” said Macy Coleman, Chaplain.
Coleman Purcell thanked Dr.
Gina Williams, the Board of Education and the GMS administration
and sponsors for their support and
for allowing the GMS Jr. Beta Club
to participate at the state and national levels.
Superintendent Dr. Williams and
Chairman Richard Bland also congratulated the GMS Jr. Beta Club on
their achievements, and especially
Coleman for his initiative in running
for state and national election.
and 14 percent federal funds. In Tattnall County, taxpayers are not as
burdened as heavily as other areas.
Tattnall’s funding breakdown is
approx. 60 percent state revenue, 18
percent local funds and 22 percent
federal funds.
Joe Martin, former Executive
Director of the Georgia School
Funding Association, had this to say
in regards to the state not adequately
funding school systems and not even
funding the entire QBE allotment:
“The failure of our state government
to fulfill its constitutional obligation
to our students has two grave consequences: a) We are harming our
children, sapping the vitality of our
economy in today’s world, and relegating our state to an inferior status.
Three out of every ten students in
Georgia are not graduating from
high school with a regular diploma.
b) Despite the claims of lower taxes,
the State is simply shifting much of
its responsibility to local school systems, which have to raise property
taxes to make up the difference.
However, many local systems are
not able to cover the deficits in state
funding. The opportunities for their
students are cut even more than in
other areas.”
In addition, the state pay scale for
teachers will remain the same for
the fifth year with the only additional money included in the budget for
teacher training and experience.
That amount of $55.8 million, is
simply what is needed to fund
increased levels of training and
experience on the teacher salary
schedule, NOT an across-the-board
raise for teachers.
“We haven’t started looking at
the FY2013 budget yet in Tattnall
County, but we are keeping an eye
on it and moving cautiously,” said
Dr. Williams.
Glennville Middle School Junior
Beta Club officers briefed the Tattnall County Board of Education on
their events at State competition
held this past November. The BOE
meeting was held Monday, January
23, 2012.
GMS Principal Cindy Boyett
introduced one of the Jr. Beta Club
sponsors, teacher Kerry Waters.
She, along with teacher Teresa
Thompson, co-sponsor the club
activities at GMS.
Eighth grader Coleman Purcell is State Budget discussion
Dr. Williams gave a brief
the President of the GMS Jr. Beta
overview
of the current situation
Club and was recently elected Presiwith
the
State
of Georgia budget
dent of the State of Georgia Jr. Beta
talks
concerning
education and how
Club as well. Coleman had to give a
Tattnall
is
looking
at the moment.
five-minute speech and the club had
“I
know
we
will
see many more
to perform a skit before the 7,000 Jr.
changes
before
the
state budget is
Beta Club members at the state conactually
voted
on,
but
this is what
vention, where Coleman was later
we
have
now,”
said
Dr.
Williams.
elected by his peers.
Herb Garrett, Executive Director
Coleman began the PowerPoint
of
the Georgia School Superintenpresentation for the Board members
dents
Association, cleared up the
by introducing the club officers and
Governor’s
statement that there
explaining the motto and goals of
would
be
“no
reductions in QBE or
the GMS Junior Beta Club. In addiin
equalization
grants” this year by
tion to Coleman as President, other
explaining
he
meant that there
club officers include Brooke
would
be
no
ADDITIONAL
reducThompson, Vice President; Jaynie
tions
in
those
two
items.
Oliver, Secretary; Mandy Anderson,
“The austerity cuts that have
Treasurer; Katie Huffmaster,
become
a way of life since 2003 will
Reporter; and Macy Coleman,
continue,
and the amount allotted to
Chaplain.
equalization
grants for FY2013 will
“There are 1,000 Jr. Beta Clubs in
remain
the
same
dollar amount that
Georgia, with students in grades 5was
allotted
in
FY2012,”
said Gar9,” said Brooke Thompson, who
rett
in
a
report
received
from the
also reported 30,000 Jr. Beta memCapitol.
“For
information,
the
bers in the state of Georgia.
amount
used
as
the
local
five
mill
Mandy Anderson and Jaynie
Oliver gave a review of the awards share will remain unchanged for
that GMS earned at the state compe- FY2013, also, and it still exceeds
tition. Those awards included first the ‘no more than 20 percent of
place in “Battle of the Books”; first QBE’ amount mandated by law.”
According to the latest QBE allotplace in “Digitally Enhanced Phoment
sheet, received in December,
tography”; second place for the
Tattnall’s
QBE earnings from the Meeting Dates and other info
“Scrapbook” competition; second
The Board of Education voted
state
are
$17,159,504.
The deducplace for “Tower of Power”; fourth
unanimously
to keep the same
tions
from
that
include
Tattnall’s
place in “Essay”; and a top ten finalschedule
in
2013
in regards to the
local
fair
share,
which
equates
to
ist in the “Spelling Competition.”
regular
meeting
times
and dates.
five
mills
of
local
taxes,
which
subKatie Huffmaster gave the Board
The
board
will
meet
on
the fourth
tracts
$1,831,913
from
the
state
an idea of some of the service proMonday
of
the
month
at
1 p.m. at
amount,
and
an
austerity
cut
from
jects that the GMS club participates
the
Central
Office
in
Reidsville.
The
the
state
of
$2,531,888.
So
Tatin each year. Some of those include:
exceptions
to
that
will
be
in
May
tnall’s
projected
portion
is
treat bags for the Tattnall Sound of
(one week early because of MemoriPride members; Toys for Tots; col- $12,795,703.
al Day) and in December (meeting
“The
QBE
is
based
on
a
formula
lecting fleece throws for residents at
on Dec. 10 because of school holithat
was
made
in
1985
and
hasn’t
Glenvue; holding canned food dridays and Christmas). A complete
been
adjusted
since
then
to
account
ves; assembling food baskets for
schedule can be found on page 7 in
for
cost
of
living
or
any
other
needy families in Glennville; and
this week’s edition.
increased
expenses
since
then,”
said
baking biscuits with the special eduBrandon Johnson was elected as
Dr.
Williams.
cation students to sell at school.
Vice-Chairman
of the Board to preStatewide,
educational
systems
“June 23-26 is the Nationals in
side
at
the
meetings
in the absence
are
funded
on
average
by
43
percent
Greensboro, NC, and Coleman will
of
Chairman
Richard
Bland.
state
funds,
43
percent
local
funds
be running for National Jr. Beta
The board voted unanimously to
employ a School Board attorney on
an as-needed basis.
Sunshine Academy
Learning Center
Now Enrolling!
For Sale
Ashley Stinson,
Operations Manager
We are a friendly childcare center located next to the hospital in Reidsville,
GA. We are dedicated to fostering an environment filled with developmental learning and exploration. Your child will participate in activities
such as:
• Circle Time (Using the A beka Book Curriculum)
• Singing and Dancing
• Dress Up
• Weekly Themes Including Bible Verses/Bible Stories
• Potty Training and Much More.
As a parent you will enjoy:
• An Open door policy
• Monthly newsletters
• Daily reports
• Compassionate Staff
• And most importantly, A Peace of Mind!
Please email us at sunshineacademy912@gmail.com or call us today at
(912) 246 – 4816 to set up an interview today with our operations
manager, Ashley Stinson. We look forward to seeing you soon!
Georgia
Bulldog
Fleece Blankets
Jersey Jim’s
912-237-3426
Can be seen at The Tattnall Journal
Lab House at STC
“Lab House” offers unique experience
for Southeastern Tech students
Tony Criswell’s roots in his profession are fairly humble.
“Some people ask me where I
went to school, and I tell them
RCU, Robert Criswell University,”
said Criswell. “I learned everything electrical from my dad by
doing hands-on work in the field.”
However, the Southeastern Tech
Electrical Systems Technology
instructor has a lab that is not quite
so humble.
When students file into
Criswell’s lab in Building 6 on the
Swainsboro campus, they see a
1,600-square-foot, two-story house.
“Most schools have small cubicles for students to wire and others
only have plywood on the walls to
practice wiring,” said Criswell.
“There is not another one of these
in the state, and it is such a blessing
for the program.”
Prior to April 2011, Criswell’s
lab was in a different building. He
had eight small stalls with which to
teach and demonstrate wiring and
electrical concepts to his students.
But he was informed he’d be mov-
ing and he told the higher-ups that
he’d need something new for his
students to use to practice residential and commercial wiring.
With the impending move
approaching, Criswell began to
design something new himself. It
would be unique, and it would
draw upon the early experience
Criswell gained working with his
father, also an electrician.
“I wanted something to help [my
students] learn the way I learned
when I began doing electrical
work,” said Criswell. “I want to
pass on the knowledge that my dad
gave me, to others, so they can take
care of their families.”
When he was done, he presented
it to administrators, they approved
it, the project went out to bid in
November 2011, and on January 3,
construction began on the EST program’s “lab house.” In four days, it
was done.
The house’s first floor contains
18 stalls for students to practice
wiring. Upstairs, there are two bedrooms, a bathroom, a kitchen/din-
ing room, a living room, and a
laundry room.
“I’ll still walk in and, every once
in a while, just think, ‘Wow,’” said
Criswell.
But, Criswell isn’t the only one
impressed with the new addition.
Representatives of Southwire,
North America’s leading manufacturer of electrical wire and cable,
visited the lab and agreed to donate
all the wire that will be used in the
house.
And although the house is bare
at the moment, Criswell expects all
the finishing touches will come
eventually: siding, plexiglass, even
pictures hanging on the walls.
“My students come in now with
this look on their faces,” said
Criswell, mouth agape. “Then, they
start grinning. And then I start grinning.”
For more information on the
Electrical Systems Technology program at STC, please call 478-2892200 or 912-538-3100, or visit
www.southeasterntech.edu.
Tattnall Healthcare residents waiting to try the soup.
Soup contest at Tattnall Healthcare
by DAVID AVERY
Staff Writer
The residents of Tattnall Healthcare were abuzz with excitement as
they gathered in the dining room of
the healthcare facility on Wednesday afternoon, January 18, 2012.
The excitement built as the residents anticipated the feast they
would be consuming after the
judging of the homemade soups
cooked by the staff of the facility.
The judges for the event were
Bradley B. Anderson, Bradley B.
Anderson Funeral Homes, and
David Avery, Executive Director
of the Greater Tattnall Chamber of
Commerce.
The chefs and their creations
included Polish Goulash by Jean
Oliver; Cabbage Stew by Dianna
Vazquez; Potato Delight by Jennifer Corbitt; Chicken ‘n Rice
Stew by Phyllis Anderson; Cheesy
Hashbrown Soup by Karen Diaz;
15 Bean Soup by Kiara Truss;
Vegetable Beef Tortellini Soup by
Lynn Ashby; Pot Luck Soup by
Theresa Hall, and Vegetable Soup
by Shannon Eason.
The third place winner was
Karen Diaz with her delicious
Cheesy Hashbrown soup. Karen is
a Unit Manager at the facility and
has been employed for two and
L-r: Brad Anderson and David Avery sampled soup to select a winner,
as Teresa Hall looks on.
one half years at the Center. The
second place winner was Jennifer
Corbitt with her Potato Delight
Soup. She has been employed with
Tattnall Healthcare since November of 2011 as the Director of
Nursing. The first place winner
was Phyllis Anderson with her
Chicken ‘n Rice Stew. Phyllis has
been with the facility for eight
years and is in charge of social services and admissions. She was
ecstatic and danced around when
she realized she was the first place
winner, and would be tanning for
the first time ever.
The event was coordinated by
Activities Director Dianna
Vazquez. Tracy Gonzales of Sizzle Too Tanning and Boutique
donated the prizes, including a
month’s free tanning for the first
place winner.
According to Phyllis Anderson,
the event was so well received by
the residents that they plan to make
it a yearly event. After the judging, the residents enjoyed not only
the variety of soups, but also were
treated to homemade cornbread,
biscuits, cheese, banana pudding
and southern sweet tea.
Front l-r: Tico Walton, Abby Hutcheson, Jennifer Jimenez, Reese Helms, McKenzie Williams. Middle l-r: Wesley Ellis, Alicia Austin, Cheyenne Carpenter, Matthew Halford, Hunter Emerick, Luke Parker. Back l-r:
Javonte Sharpe, Jake Debevec, Sh’Niya Golden, Jamarria James, Matthew Mobley, Rachel Jonas, Jonah Durrence, Ms. Daniel.
Backl-r: Matthew Oliver, Kaitlynn Lewis, Nija McClelland. Front l-e: Emma Bacon, Freddie Gonzalez, Dre
Johnson.
RMS Students of the Month
Reidsville Middle School is proud to announce the
Students of the Month for December 2011. Teachers
selected students from each grade who excelled in attitude, grades, and attendance during the month. Students of the month for each grade are as follows:
Emma Bacon and Dre Johnson for the Sixth grade;
Kaitlynn Lewis and Freddie Gonzalez for the Seventh Grade;
Nija McClelland and Matthew Oliver for the Eighth
grade.
Congratulations on all of your hard work! Way to
go, Tigers!
Each student received a certificate, two Tiger Bucks,
and a free McDonald’s ice cream coupon. The Doctors
Hospital of Tattnall also rewarded them with pens and
pencils.
Financial Aid For Seniors:
Parent Night at TCHS
Tattnall County High School
will host a representative from the
Georgia Student Finance Commission (GSFC) on Monday, January
30, 2012, at 6:30 p.m. in the TCHS
cafeteria. Financial aid options,
directions for completing the Federal Application for Student Aid
(FAFSA), and Georgia’s HOPE
Scholarship Program will be topics
of discussion. We encourage
seniors and their parents to come
and participate in this informative
session. Each senior should be
receiving information by mail
about this special event soon. If
you have any questions, please feel
free to contact TCHS Guidance
Counselor, Ellen Carter, at 5573060 or ecarter@tattnall.k12.ga.us.
Reidsville Middle
School Council
Meeting Jan. 26
Under the Open Meetings Act
(O.C.G.A.) 50-14-1 – 50-14-6),
Principal J. Gwenda Johnson, Reidsville Middle School, announces
that the RMS School Council will
have its regularly scheduled meeting on Thursday, January 26,
2012, at 12 noon in the Media
Center. RMS is located at 148
West Brazell Street in Reidsville.
For more information, call 5573993, or fax 557-4124.
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Ms. Daniel’s class at RES highest box top collectors
RES PTO would like to give a “Box Top Shout Out” to Ms. Daniel’s second grade class for the highest box top
collection for the month of November. The money from box tops goes to the school to be used for incentives, academic and behavior rewards, and the purchase of school equipment.
Please continue to save Box Tops and send them with your child to school or you may drop them off at Reidsville Elementary School.
Glennville Elememtary School perfect attendance
Glennville Elementary School
students have the opportunity to
earn perfect attendance if they
attend school each day, are not tardy
and do not leave early. The following GES students have perfect attendance for the first semester of the
2011-2012 school year.
Kindergarten:
DeCamron Elkins
Tymber Harris
Alexis Barksdale
Kaleb Burgos
Aaron Hankerson
DaJuan Smith
Malachi Slayton
Landon Jones
Cornelius Darden
Natalia Flores
Betnzy Pina-Sotelo
First:
Jonathan Becerra-Garcia
Spencer Callanan
Mason Garcia
Aaron Proctor
Walker Robinson
Eliejah Slayton
Second:
Colby Danner
ConnerDurrence
Lili Durrence
Cayden Folsom
Brandon Houser
Caelan Robbins
Samantha Teague
Emma Turnbull
Third:
Linda Becerra
Kylie Blocker
Lynden Burgos
Alex Fajardo-Loza
Rachel Glover
Mallory Groover
Joshua Johnson
Ashley Joyce
Jordan Kicklighter
Carissa Lane
Amber Mauldin
John Ordonez-Mayic
Emi Wilson
Fourth:
Lester Bacon
Noah Blocker
Kemon Byrd
Katie Cox
Thomas DeLoach
Carson Durrence
Zachary Fravel
Amy Hernandez
Maricela Hernandez
De’veon Jinks
Kayla Lane
Debria Smith
Javonta Tootle
Preston Waters
Fifth:
Shayla Alston
Kentavia Baker
Kenya Broadhurst
KeAndre Cain
Uri Flores
Ana Hernandez
Diana Hernandez
Daphne Herzing
DyNasia Jinks
Brady Kicklighter
Brody Kicklighter
Abigail Mauldin
Allen Olvera
Emily Ontiveros
Taylor Pearson
Jeanette Ratliff
Jack Shuman
Hailey Slaughter
RMS Honor and Achievement Roll
Reidsville Middle School has
announced the RMS Honor Roll and
Achievement Roll for the second
nine weeks of the 2011-2012 school
year. In order to be named to the
school’s Honor Roll, a student must
have an A average in all subject
areas. Students who are named to
the Achievement Roll must have
more As than Bs for the grading
period.
Honor Roll
Sixth Grade:
Emma Bacon
Ben Brazell
Araceli Clemente
Brynn Durrence
Morgan Durrence
Ruby Gonzalez
Dre Johnson
Kasey Kaiser
Kevon Mincey
Lance Mulkey
Lizette Tlacuatl
Janie Tripp
Daniel Willis
Seventh Grade:
Mackenzie Collins
Bailey Durrence
Katelin Rapp
Gia Young
Eighth Grade:
Julie Bacon
Darby Brazell
Dalton Caraway
Jazmine Edwards
Isabel Librado
Bailey Newman
Elizabeth Pittman
Haley Rigdon
Kaydee Rowland
Laquarius Smith
Achievement Roll
Sixth Grade:
Mark Adams
Courtney Amburn
Nik Bryant
Max Burkett
Billy Carpenter
Casey Dotson
Norma Neli Flores
Roberto Gomez
Alesia Harper
Lili Hernandez
Anna James
Camryn Jones
Kolby Mobley
Mason Mobley
Jesse Puga
Humberton Rodriguez
Esmeralda Sanchez
Craige Saxton
Cheyenne Shattuck
Dajuana Slater
Marcus Small
Jada Spady
Cesar Tovar
Jairo Vazquez
Adrianna Vazquez
Anna Webb
Oron Williams
Seventh Grade:
Morelia Arroyo
NaDashia Bacon
Jennifer Chandler
Harley Durrence
Jasmine Estrada
Kaitlyn Lewis
Harley McCumber
Brandy Perez
Shelly Rodman
Juan Carlos Varela
Eighth Grade:
Joey Arroyo
Karoline Churchwell
Abbigail Collins
Marlee Dasher
Christopher Ellis
Caeleigh Faw
Carolina Gomez
MeKenzie Harden
Reven Mincey
Caitlin Mitchell
Faith Nopal
Hope Nopal
Matthew Oliver
Jason Lee Padgett
Casey Price
Bernabe Sanchez
Makayla Sellers
Courtney Ulmer
Mercedes Wells
Tiffany York
Glennville Middle School AB Honor Roll
6th Grade
Emily Avendano
Hannah Beasley
Parker Burkhalter
Jacob East
Erica Glover
Harley Hinson
Dalton Houser
Martin Marquez
Jada Morris
Malik Murphy
Jacob Odom
7th Grade
Tanner Fincher
Alex Horn
Brooke Blake
Daniela Gonzalez
Alexandra Graves
Tania Hernandez
Brittany Heider
Ambrosheau Sharpe
Isaias Cortinas
Brianna Davis
Ryann Fernandez
Raegan Kicklighter
Carlee McLeod
Josie Shay
Colby Foster
Hannah Fox
Dakota Stanfield
Liana Jackson
Shelby Kirkland
Celeste Santana
Jared Sapp
Sarah Smith
8th Grade
William Brannen
Rebekah Cobb
Tanner Dutton
Austin Fincher
Jesenia Flores
Ariel Flury
Trevon Joyce
Joshua Katzman
Harrison Kirkland
Crystal Lamas
Ikel Nails
Josh Nelson
Patty Ontiveros
Ben Ray
Abby Robinson
Matthew Sands
Rebekah Sapp
Kayla Tootle
Dennis Williams
Backyard Gardens
TCHS Warriors won Key
Region at Appling 74-63
by Doug Hassol
The Tattnall County High School
Battle Creek Warriors men’s basketball team won a key region game at
Appling County, Tuesday night,
January 17, 2012, as they beat the
Pirates by a score of 74-63. “This
was one of the stranger games I have
ever been a part of,” said Coach
Hassol. “In the first half we could do
no wrong, and Appling could do no
right. For all except the last minute
of the second half, the reverse was
true. Everything Appling did
worked, and nothing we did
worked. We won the first half 4820. They won the second half 4326.”
The Pirates cut Tattnall’s lead to
five points several times in the closing minutes of the game. In the last
minute, they fouled the Warriors
several times, and had a technical
foul called against them. Tattnall
made eight of eight free throws
inside the final minute to ice the
game away. They never really
slowed up their scoring throughout
the second half. The keys to the win were free
throw shooting, rebounding, and the
fact that the Warriors kept our composure as all around them were spinning out of control. The wild swing
of the momentum in this game
almost got them, but when it got
down to it at the end of the game,
Coach HassoI said he was proud of
the way his players handled both the
ball game and their emotions to pull
this one out. Tattnall shot 21 of 27
from the charity stripe, for 78 percent and beat the Pirates on the
boards by a 35-24 mark. Tattnall was led by DeShon Nails
with 25 points; Michael Harvey with
19 points and 10 rebounds; Nick
Overton scored 13 points and had
eight rebounds; Tory Brewton had
three steals; Ty Steger had two
charges and Drevon Harvey and
Tyler McNeal had 0 turnovers.
This brought Tattnall’s record to
9-8, 7-3 in Region 2AA.
On Friday night, January 20, the
Warriors ventured across the
Ohoopee River to play the Toombs
Co. Bulldogs in a Region 2AA
rematch of a game Tattnall won
handily prior to the holidays. As
expected, the Bulldogs put up a very
strong defense of their home court.
Coach Hassol said that the Warriors
feel very fortunate to have come
away with the 55-47 victory.
This game was very evenly
played. The Bulldogs had a stronger
first quarter than Tattnall, and the
Warriors came out strong to start the
third period. Each had nine steals,
one blocked shot, and 20 turnovers.
The Bulldogs shot better than the
Warriors, 44 percent to 39 percent.
Tattnall took and made a few more
three pointers than they did (seven to
three) and shot their free throws
well, going 10 for 13 (77 percent)
from the charity stripe. Tattnall had
three more rebounds, two more
assists, and one fewer foul than did
the Bulldogs. Senior Forward De’shaun Davis
picked an opportune time to have his
best game of the season. De’shaun
went seven of eight from the field,
including four of five on three point
attempts, to finish with a game high
19 pts. For the second time in two
attempts, Tattnall held their leading
scorer, Tamond Hampton, to significantly fewer points than he usually
scores. He is averaging about 18
points a game, but had only six in
this game.
In the first half, Toombs scored
many of their points on put back baskets after they secured the offensive
rebound. Tattnall did a much better
job of keeping them off the glass in
the second half, and that, combined
with the great clutch free throw
shooting, is what won the game for
the Warriors. The Warriors were led by
De’shaun Davis with 19 points;
DeShon Nails had eight rebounds
and three steals; Drevon Harvey,
Jarriot Williams and Taivon Butler
had 0 turnovers.
This brought Tattnall’s lead to
10-8, 8-3 in Region 2AA play. On Saturday, January 21, the
Warriors hosted the Class AAAA
Liberty County Panthers in a
rematch of the overtime loss Tattnall
had at their place in their first regular
season game this year. This time
Tattnall lost a defensive struggle by
a score of 51-42.
In large part due to Liberty’s stifling defense, Tattnall really had
trouble shooting the ball, making
only 13 of 55 field goal attempts (24
percent). The Warriors actually shot
a little better from three-point range,
making 28 percent (7 of 25) of those
shots, to help keep Tattnall within
striking distance of the Panthers.
Tattnall got beat on the boards as
well, losing that battle by a 43-31
margin. They were able to hang in
there by playing good defense and
taking care of the ball better than
they have all year. The Warriors
turned the ball over only nine times,
which helped prevent easy baskets
for Liberty. With all of that, if the
Warriors would shoot their free
throws better, they would probably
win. The Warriors were only nine of
21 (43 percent) from the charity
stripe, which kept them from ever
taking the lead.
Tattnall started very slowly, able
to score only three points in the first
period, and falling behind 17-3 by
the time they began to score a little
bit midway through the second quarter. They cut the lead to three points
several times late in the game, but
their inability to hit free throws late
kept them from getting over that
three point hump. Liberty pulled
away in the last minute by hitting
their free throws and getting a couple
of easy baskets as Tattnall extended
their defense farther than they wanted against the larger, more physical
Panthers. Tattnall was led by DeShon Nails
with 12 points, 15 rebounds and four
blocks; Tyshaun Steger with 10
points and 0 turnovers; Michael
Harvey had three steals; Michael
Joyce and Tyler McNeal both had 0
turnovers.
Tattnall’s record is now 10-9.
They host the Jeff Davis Yellow
Jackets on Friday and the Vidalia
Indians on Saturday. They beat
Brantley by about 20 before the holidays but lost at Vidalia by 15 early
this month. This will be the
Warriors’ first meeting with Jeff
Davis this season. They are currently in third place in
the Region behind Vidalia and Long
County. Complete Region standings, as well as a wealth of information about Georgia High School basketball, can be found at www.gasports.com.
County/City Meeting Dates,
Times and Locations
Government Body
Place, Date and Time
County Commissioners
Cour thouse, Second Floor
Suite 201, Reidsville
First Monday – 9:00 a.m.
Tattnall Co. School Board
School Board Building
Reidsville
Four th Monday – 1:00 p.m.
Cobbtown City Council
Cobbtown City Hall
First Monday – 7:30 p.m.
Collins City Council
Collins City Hall
First Thursday – 7:00 p.m.
PCA boys huddle around the coach during the game.
Pinewood Patriot girls move
up in region, boys go down
by BUTCH LAWSON
PCA Sports
For the Pinewood Girls’
Basketball Team, last week was a
good one. For the PCA boys, it was
not so good.
The Lady Patriots improved to
4-2 in region play with a 57-43 road
win at Westminster on Saturday.
Earlier in the week, PCA hammered Faith Christian 65-20.
The Pinewood boys suffered a
trio of double-digit losses, including back-to-back region setbacks to
Bethesda 60-31 and Westminster
57-42. The Patriots also lost to
Faith 77-37.
Saturday night in Augusta, the
PCA girls had one of its best outings of the season at Westminster.
Pinewood led from start-to-finish
with its pressure defense and spread
offense setting the pace on both
ends of the court. The Lady Patriots
took a 30-22 lead at the half. That
advantage was stretched to 49-32 at
the end of the third period.
Jessica Knauss led a trio of double-figure scorers with 22 points.
Ashlyn Belding and Kaylyn Hagan
each had 10 points.
The boys’ game at Westminster
was completely opposite. The
Patriots turned in one of its poorest
performances to date in a lopsided
loss to fall to 4-4 in region play.
Reidsville City Council
Glennville City Hall
First Tuesday – 7:00 p.m.
Reidsville City Hall
Second Monday – 5:00 p.m.
Cliff
Riner
County Extension
Agent
criner@uga.edu
trowel or spade. Start at one corner
of the garden and take a sample of
soil about six inches deep. Move
along the garden in a straight line
15 to 20 feet away and remove
another sample of soil. Add that to
the bucket and mix the soil from the
two spots together.
Work along the garden in the
same way until you reach the other
end. Move over four to six feet and
take a sample every 15 to 20 feet.
Continue to work your way through
the garden in a serpentine pattern
until the entire area is covered.
Mix/stir well in the bucket and pour
into sample bag, about a pint of
soil.
Take soil to your Extension
office
When finished, you should have
taken samples from about 10 to 15
sites in the garden. Be thorough
when taking the samples, so the
entire garden is equally represented. Mix the soil in the bucket and
remove about a pint of soil. Bring
the pint of soil to your local
University of Georgia Cooperative
Extension office.
Soil samples cost $6, and results
are usually ready in about 10 days.
Soil reports can be delivered via
regular mail or e-mail.
LOST DOG!
Near Tattnall County Campground
Road since December 6, 2011.
Black and white mix
Chihuahua/Jack Russell.
Has red collar and answers to
the name Prissy. Family Pet.
If seen please call 912-246-2660.
Tattnall County High Senior
Recognition Night is Jan. 27
Senior Recognition Night for students participating in Warrior
Basketball and Cheerleading will be held on Friday, January 27, 2012,
between the varsity girls and varsity boys basketball games. Parents of
students being recognized will receive more information by mail. If you
have any questions, please feel free to contact Ellen Carter at 557-3060
ext. #224 or via email ecarter@tattnall.k12.ga.us.
Saturday, January 28, 2012
~ Event will be held the 4th Saturday of every month ~
• Gates Open at 11 a.m.
• Drivers’ Meeting at 1 p.m.
• Bog at 1:45 p.m.
• Admission $10
Tattnall C.A.R.E.S. cookbook are here
Tattnall County C.A.R.E.S.
(Cancer Association Relief Effort
& Support) has a cookbook in the
process of being
printed.
The
cookbook
will
feature recipes
submitted by individuals in the
community.
The cookbook,
entitled “A Community That
Cares,” will be in a three-ring
binder with a hard outer cover, and
will sell for $15.00. You may preorder yours now by sending your
name, address, phone number and
the number of cookbooks you
would like to order to our mailing
address,
Tattnall
County
C.A.R.E.S., P.O. Box 2356,
Reidsville, GA 30453. You may
send your money with the order or
pay when it is picked up.
All proceeds from the cookbook
go directly to C.A.R.E.S. and the
money remains in the county to
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The PCA boys got off to a horrific
start not scoring its first points until
less than a minute remained in
quarter one. By that time PCA
trailed 16-2. At the half, Pinewood
was behind 31-9. The Patriots cut
its deficit to 14 in the third stanza,
but never got any closer. Taylor
Lewis had a team-high 14 points.
Elliot Anderson had six points.
A night earlier in a boys only
meeting, Pinewood got blitzed by
region leader Bethesda. PCA simply had no answer for the Blazers
on either the offensive or defensive
end of the floor.
The Patriots did lead briefly with
the third basket of the contest. After
that it was all Bethesda. PCA was
down 44-27 after three quarters,
then got outscored 16-4 in the
fourth period.
Taylor Lewis led Pinewood with
11 points. Daniel Bell had eight
points.
Last Tuesday, Pinewood met
non-GISA member Faith Baptist of
Ludowici for a pair of contests. The
Lady Patriots beat a weak Faith
squad 65-20. The PCA boys got
blasted 77-37 by the Crusaders.
Katie Griffin had 15 points, Kate
Miller 12 points and Ashlyn
Belding 11 points for Pinewood.
Will Tatum led the PCA boys with
14 points. Taylor Lewis added 11
points.
Backyard gardens have stopped
producing, and everything has been
bitten by a couple of hard, fall
frosts. There’s not much to do in the
garden this time of year, but you
can get ahead of the game for next
year’s vegetable garden by taking a
soil sample now.
Taking the time to gather a soil
sample from your garden spot will
help you plan and make changes to
your garden’s fertility. The results
and recommendations of a soil sample will insure all the hard work and
effort that goes into developing a
garden will not be in vain.
Soil pH is the “gatekeeper”
One of the best pieces of information a soil sample report reveals
is the soil’s pH. In a way, soil pH is
the “gatekeeper” of the nutrients in
the soil. When the pH is low, or on
the acidic side, nutrients are not
available to be used by the plants
even if you add fertilizer.
When the pH is where it needs to
be (in the 6.0-6.5pH range) the
nutrients that are put on the ground,
such as compost or fertilizer, are
easily absorbed by the plants and
put to use. Lime is often called a
poor man’s “fertilizer” because you
tend to see a growth response from
plants as the pH goes up and nutrients become more available for use.
Collect a variety of samples
The information in a soil test
report is only as good as how the
sample was gathered. Taking a
sample in a garden plot is fairly
straightforward. You will need a
clean, plastic bucket and a garden
(912) 557-6761
Fax (912) 557-4132
help assist individuals battling cancer.
This will make an excellent
Christmas gift, so plan ahead early
and order yours in advance!
They are at the following locations: South Georgia Bank
(Reidsville and Glennville), First
Citizens Bank, The Drug Store,
Reidsville ACE Hardware, Tattnall
County Sheriff’s Department and
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(10 and under free)
• Concession Stand
Bring your own chair!
Located on Hwy. 23 • 5 miles north of Glennville
8 miles south of Reidsville
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For more information call 912-237-3276
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Glaucoma Awareness Month
Teal Jeffers RN, Clinical Director
January is National Glaucoma Awareness Month.
According to the National Eye Institute, glaucoma
affects approximately four million people in the United
States, and nearly half of those with glaucoma are not
aware that they have the disease.
Glaucoma is an eye disease in which the nerve that
connects the eye to the brain (optic nerve) is damaged.
The damage can lead to a loss of vision. However, early
treatment can prevent blindness.
Normally, the fluid in the front of the eye flows where
it is formed to the front of the eye. The fluid drains from
the angle where the iris and cornea come together. This
fluid nourishes your eye and helps to keep its shape.
Glaucoma happens when the fluid drains out of the eye
too slowly, causing the pressure in the eye to increase.
Higher pressure damages the optic nerve.
There are two main types of glaucoma, depending on
how the flow of fluid is blocked:
• Open-angle glaucoma is caused by a gradual blockage and usually affects both eyes.
• Angle-closure glaucoma is a blockage caused by a
change in the position of the iris. The change in position causes the iris to block the drainage channels. This
type of glaucoma usually happens in one eye at a time.
When this type of glaucoma happens suddenly, it is
called acute angle-closure glaucoma and is a medical
emergency.
Open-angle and other chronic forms of glaucoma
often have no symptoms in the early stages. In later
stages, you will begin to notice loss of vision, starting
with your side vision. Symptoms of acute angle-closure
glaucoma include severe eye pain, seeing halos around
lights, nausea and vomiting, headache, and loss of
vision.
Your physician may screen you for vision problems
during routine checkups. If you have vision problems,
your physician will refer you to an eye care provider.
The eye care provider will check for changes in your
side vision caused by damage to the optic nerve, look at
the optic nerve inside your eye, measure the pressure in
your eyes and the thickness of your cornea, or examine
the drainage channels with a special mirrored lens.
The goal of treatment is to reduce the pressure in your
eyes and decrease damage to the optic nerve. This may
be done with eyedrops, medicine taken by mouth, laser
surgery, or other types of surgery. Some eyedrops
reduce the amount of fluid made by your eye. Others
increase the amount of fluid that flows out. Surgery
relieves pressure inside the eye by opening up the
drainage channel or by making another opening
through which the fluid can drain.
Glaucoma cannot be prevented. However, blindness
can be prevented if glaucoma is treated before pressure
in the eye has damaged the optic nerve too much. You
may be able to prevent glaucoma from becoming
severe if you have regular eye exams, make sure the
pressure in your eye is measured and the optic nerve is
examined, learn about your family history, and see your
physician right away if you see halos around lights or
notice any changes in your vision.
ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR WAITING LIST
QUAIL VILLAGE APARTMENTS
116 S. Main Street
Reidsville, Georgia
Dean Miller
912-293-7204
557-3210
www.southernpropertyservices.com
REDUCED TO SELL
Rents are based on income. Rent from $0 to $545.
You must be 62 or older, handicapped or disabled in order to qualify.
Income restrictions do apply.
Quail Village has handicapped accessible apartments.
Call Ms. Lopez today at (912) 557-4521 or more information.
This Institution is an Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer.
EQUAL HOUSING
EQUAL
HOUSING
O
OPPORTUNITY
TDD# 1-800-255-0056
NOTICE
Buck’s Self Storage
in Cobbtown will sell the contents of the
following warehouse units on
January 28, 2012 at 2:00 p.m.
274 OAKBLUFF PLANTATION
4.79 acres +/-; 1 BR, 1BA home on stilts. Quality built. Ready to
move into. Fronts Ohoopee River (high bank).
Deep well, septic tank. Built in 2005.
was
$
139,000 NOW 99,500
$
H OMES
F OR R ENT OR S ALE
HOUSE FOR SALE - 1929 Rod
Strickland Road in Reidsville, 3BR,
2BA on 1 acre, fenced yard. Asking
$67,000. Call (912) 536-7299 or
(912) 237-5441.
/1-26, 2-2, 9/p
Chain link fence in backyard. No
Pets! No Smoking! Call 912-2370599.
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FOR RENT - 2 bedroom, 1 bath home
located in nice neighborhood. $350
rent and $350 security deposit. Call
912-293-2720.
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FOR RENT - 2 bedroom, 1 bath home
with sunroom, located at Jones Lake
with fishing dock. $500 + deposit.
ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS
The Tattnall County Board of Education is
taking applications for:
Food Service Stubstitutes.
All full-time job openings are filled
from the substitute list.
Please call or pick up an applicaiton at:
The Tattnall County Board of Education
912-557-4726
Tattnall County Board of Education is an
equal opportunity provider and employer.
Jones Recycling, Inc.
(across the road from Jones Lake)
#11 - Tammy Lollis
#12 - Crystal Hallow
#18 - Christopher Wilson
#20 - Randy Sykora
M OBILE H OMES
F OR R ENT
MOBILE HOME RENT TO OWN - 1984
Doublewide, 1.5 acres, big fenced in
backyard, deck on back, vinyl siding
on entire home, deep well; 3BR,
2BA. $3,900 down and $390 per
month. Call David at 912-245-8553.
/1-26, 2-2/np
MOBILE HOME FOR RENT - 1998
Fleetwood Spring Hill 28x70, located near Georgia State Prison on Old
River Road, 12 miles from Plant
Hatch. Big living area and kitchen, 3
bay carport. $500 per month; $400
deposit. Call 557-3403 or 237-4288.
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FOR RENT - 2 and 3 bedroom mobile
homes located 10 miles from
Reidsville off Hwy. 121. Call 6544265 or 237-3399 and leave message.
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FOR RENT - 2 bedroom, 1 bath
mobile home in the River Ridge area.
$200.00 deposit plus $382.00 rent.
Call 706-546-6784/8-5 Monday Friday.
/10-6/tf
FOR SALE - 4 acre lot River Ridge
area with a 14x70 mobile home. 3
bedroom, 1 bath. Owner financing
with $2,000 down. Call 706-5466784. Monday - Friday.
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#23 - David Denison
#24 - Melissa Taylor
#25 - Don Wheeler
FOR RENT - 2 and 3 bedroom mobile
homes on private lots. Leave message Call 557-3238.
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C ABIN
CABIN ON CREEK - with dock and
storage building. River Ridge area.
Owner financing. Only $45,000 call
912-739-7708.
/1-19, 26/p
A PARTMENTS
APARTMENTS FOR RENT - Reidsville
Housing Authority (RHA) has 2, 3, 4,
and 5 bedroom family units for rent.
Rent is based on the family’s
income. Pre-applications may be
obtained at 131 Hill Street,
Reidsville, GA. For more information
call Ms. Rachael Mann, Occupancy
Specialist, at 557-4259. Working
family are encouraged to apply.
Applicants are screened for criminal
history, rental history, housekeeping
practices, and credit history. EHO.
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APARTMENTS FOR RENT - San Reid
- Reidsville, GA ; Glenw ood Glennville, GA. Call for “move in special”. Now accepting Section 8. 912557-6184.
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COTTAGE FOR SALE - 2BR/1BA,
approx. 800 sq. ft., cypress exterior,
sheet rock interior, solid wood con-
Tattnall County Schools
Vacancy Announcement
Custodian– Reidsville Elementary School
Requirements: High School diploma or GED, Georgia Driver’s license. General, Grounds and Custodial Maintenance experience preferred. Contact: Tina
Debevec, 912-557-6711. Effective: February 6, 2012. Deadline: February 1,
2012.
Any interested individuals who meet the qualifications should submit an application to the Tattnall County Board of Education at the following address:
Tattnall County Board of Education
Attn: Kimberly Monfils
P.O. Box 157
Reidsville, Georgia 30453
Drive-On Scales on Site
J. Greg Parker
Commercial Property
Corner of Memorial Drive & Chandler Ave., Reidsville - 1.1 acre, cleared,
Water and Sewer in place. $30,500 Last Available Land on Memorial Drive near Hospital
Homes and Land
Rod Strickland Rd. - Paved road, 7.07 acres - Owner Financing • $200/month with 10% Down
Sandhill Cemetery Rd. - Mobile home lots beginning at $6,500. Owner Financing.
Rentals
Mallory Road - 2 - 3BR, 2BA’S Doublewide Mobile Homes. $500/mo. Water, sewage, garbage
included.
Sue’s Rentals
For Rent
2 and 3 bedroom houses.
Also Apartments:
San Reid in Reidsville • 1 and 2 bedrooms
Glennwood in Glennville • 1 and 2 bedrooms
Call 912-245-5949
struction, newly painted, located
north of Glennville. Must be moved.
$28K. Call 912-687-5067
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H ELP W ANTED
HELP WANTED - Tutor for High
School English Intro to Health .
Reidsville - Collins area. Contact
Linda at 912-403-9516.
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VOLUNTEERS OF AMERICA SOUTHEAST - Residential Trainers (Part
Time) needed in Reidsville, Georgia.
Residential Trainers are responsible
for the management, coordination,
instruction and supervision of service recipients. High School Diploma
or GED required. Criminal background check and valid driver’s
license required. Apply in person
with VOASE, 210 Chandler Ave.,
Reidsville, GA 30453 or send
resume and cover letter to
jobs@voase.org.
Please
list
Residentail Trainer in the subject
line. EOE/Drug Free Workplace/ EVerify.
/1-19, 26, 2-2, 9/np
B USINESS S ERVICES
TJ’s TREE SERVICE - Trimming,
removal, Bobcat work, stump grinding, debris removal, hauling, reasonable rates. Underbrush clearing.
Licensed and insured. Also, Firewood
for Sale. Free Estimates. Call Tim at
912-654-3808.
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L AND F OR S ALE
3.4 ACRES - Located minutes from
Reidsville. All high and dry with septic tank. Covered in big oaks. Owner
financing. 912-285-7516 or 912288-1939.
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FOR SALE - Lots 29 & 49 at Highland
Park Subdivision at Shellmans Bluff.
Lot 49 has a mobile home (14x80)
with a 14x20 room built on the front
and a 10x15 utility building. The
cost for all is $85,000. Please call
912-243-6508 or 912-293-7281 if
interested.
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A NIMALS
FREE - to good home: Mixed lab and
German Shepherd puppies. 7-8
weeks old. Call 912-557-3435 or
850-499-1820.
/12-1/
A UTO
CAR FOR SALE - 1996 Crow n
Victoria, 76,000 miles, very clean.
For more information, call 912-3340268.
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L OST /F OUND
FOUND - Jack Russell on Joy Bluff
Road. Call to identify. 557-3073.
/1-5/
P RODUCE
www.beelinebuzz. com.
YOUR TATTNALL COUNTY COMMUNITY - Website. A central location for
Tattnall County’s online information.
Post yours today.
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FRESH
PRODUCE
Mitchell
Yeomans, 1549 Raymond Bland
Road, Glennville, GA 30427, 6540493.
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M ISCELLANEOUS
FIREWOOD - Split firewood and fat
lighter for sale. Pick up or will deliver. Call 912-240-4840, Rodney
Mulling.
/1-5, 12, 19, 26/np
Mel’s
Pet Sitting
Service
RENT
TO OWN
116 Smith St.,
Reidsville
2BR, 1 BA brick home
with new flooring, a/c and roof
$55,000
with $3,000 down
Monthly payments $400
Ready to move in now.
FOR SALE
I will care for
your family pets
in your home, or mine.
Please contact me ...
My email:
lilypie99@yahoo.com
My blog:
http://melspetsitting.com
3 acre lot
in Reidsville for sale
Owner financing if needed. Nice flat
usable lot on Browder Circle.
$12,000 if owner financed,
but negotiable
for a cash price.
526-3130
POSITION AVAILABLE
Azalea Health and Rehabilitation is a progressive 89-bed skilled nursing center
offering long term care and short term rehabilitation services to our area.
Rewarding Opportunities:
• RN – Charge Nurse • LPN – Charge Nurse
• CNAs – 7a-3p & 11p-7a
We offer highly competitive wages; 401-k; health; dental; PTO and more!
Want to know what appreciation, respect, and having a rewarding career feels
like? Come to Azalea Health and Rehabilitation where you are supported.
Please apply in person at:
300 Cedar Street, Metter, GA 30439
or online at: www.azaleahealth.org
EOE/M/F/D/V • Drug Free Workplace.
814 Jones Lake Road • Reidsville
912/557-4333 • 557-3339
Applications are available at the Tattnall Board of Education or online at
www.tattnallschools.org.
NURSES
(Will pick-up vehicles)
Insurance & Realty, Inc.
C OTTAGE
Tattnall County Board of Education is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate
on the basis of race, color, national origin, including limited English proficiency and sex or on the
basis of handicap in accordance with Title VI, Title IX and section 504 of the law.
Buy ALL Scrap
Metal - Including Junk &
Wrecked Vehicles
PARKER
The City of Reidsville is accepting applications for a
street/lane laborer. Applicants must be 18 years of age,
have dependable transportation, valid DL, CDL’s REQUIRED, H.S. ED, or equivalent, knowledge of drain
pipe installation and equipment operations. Must be able
to work 40 hours per week. Some heavy lifting required,
up to 100 lbs. Possible work nights, call rotation.
Apply At:
CITY HALL
7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Application Deadline: February 3, 2012
Severe Weather Awareness Week begins
Feb. 6 with “Family Preparedness/
NOAA Weather Radio Day”
The Tattnall County Emergency
Management Agency (EMA) supports the Georgia Emergency
Management
Agency/Homeland
Security (GEMA) and the National
Weather Service in observing
February 6-10, as Severe Weather
Awareness Week. Encouraging families to learn emergency preparedness and response procedures for all
types of severe weather events is the
goal of the observance with a daily
focus on these topics:
February 6, Monday - Family
Preparedness/NOAA Weather Radio
Day
February
7,
TuesdayThunderstorm Safety
February 8, Wednesday Tornado Safety (Statewide Tornado
Drill)
February 9, Thursday - Lightning
Safety
February 10, Friday - Flooding
(Alternate Drill Day)
“Family preparedness is the focus
on Monday, February 6,” says
Tattnall County EMA Director Walt
Rogers. “Family Preparedness Day
is a time for every family in Tattnall
County to plan and rehearse what
they should do during the first 72
hours of any severe weather-related
event or disaster.”
To help families get started,
Ready Georgia, a statewide emergency preparedness campaign established by GEMA, offers the tools
needed to make an emergency supply kit, develop a communications
plan and stay informed about potential threats. Visitors to Ready
Georgia’s
website,
www.ready.ga.gov, can create an
online profile to receive a tailored
plan for the entire family that
includes the specific amount of supplies to put in their household Ready
kits. They can also find local emergency contact information, learn
about Georgia-specific disasters and
read preparedness testimonials from
local sports stars. Employers can use
the Ready Your Business guide to
create custom contingency plans and
children can visit the ReadyKids
page for age-appropriate information, videos and games. For preparedness on the go, families can
also download Ready Georgia’s free
mobile app to learn how to prepare
for emergencies, create family communications plans and more.
During winter storms, floods, tornadoes or hurricanes, it may take
emergency workers 72 hours or
more to reach certain areas in order
to open roadways and restore utilities. The benefit of being self-sufficient for at least three days is that
your family can survive circumstances that might otherwise be tragic, if you were not prepared. “With a
little time and effort, families can
prepare for severe weather hazards
affecting our area. Developing a
family disaster plan is the first step,”
said Director Rogers.
Severe weather or another type of
disaster may force an evacuation of
your neighborhood or confine you to
your home. What will you do if your
basic utilities - water, gas, electricity,
or telephones — are cut off? These
are the types of questions your family disaster plan must address in order
to help protect your family.
Follow these basic steps to develop a family disaster plan . . . .
Gather information about hazards
In addition to your local EMA,
you may contact the nearest National
Weather Service office, Ready
Georgia or the American Red Cross.
Find out what type of disasters could
occur and how you should respond.
Learn the community’s warning signals and evacuation plans.
Meet with your family to create a
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9th
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to the
best
“Big
Brother”
ever!
plan
Discuss the information you have
gathered. Pick two places to meet: a
spot very near your home for an
emergency, such as fire, and a place
away from your neighborhood in
case you cannot return home.
Choose an out-of-state friend as your
“family check-in contact” for everyone to call if the family gets separated. Discuss what you would do if
advised to evacuate.
Implement your plan
1. Post emergency telephone numbers by phones.
2. Install safety features in your
house, such as a NOAA Weather
Radio, smoke detectors and fire
extinguishers.
3. Inspect your home for potential
hazards: such as items that can
move, fall, break or catch fire; and,
correct them.
4. Have family members learn
basic safety measures: such as CPR
and first-aid; how to use a fire extinguisher; and, how and when to turn
off water, gas and electricity in your
home.
5. Teach children how and when
to call 9-1-1.
6. Keep enough supplies in your
home to meet your family’s needs
for at least three days.
7. Assemble an emergency preparedness kit with items you may
need in case of an evacuation.
Practice and maintain your plan
Ask questions to make sure your
family remembers meeting places,
phone numbers, and safety rules.
Conduct drills. Test your weather
radio and smoke detectors monthly
and change the batteries at least once
a year. Test and recharge your fire
extinguishers according to the manufacturer’s instructions. Replace
stored water and food every six
months.
For more information, contact
Tattnall County EMA at 912-5576820 or visit these websites:
www.ready.ga.gov,
www.srh.noaa.gov/ffc/
or
www.gema.ga.gov.
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About Ready Georgia
Ready Georgia is a statewide
campaign designed to educate and
empower Georgians to prepare for
and respond to natural disasters, pandemic outbreaks, potential terrorist
attacks and other large-scale emergencies. The campaign is a project of
the
Georgia
Emergency
Management Agency (GEMA) and
provides a local dimension to Ready
America, a broader national campaign. Ready Georgia aims to prepare citizens for maintaining selfsufficiency for at least 72 hours following an emergency, and uses an
interactive website, free mobile app,
online community toolkit, broadcast
and print advertising and public
awareness media messaging to reach
its audiences. Ready Georgia is also
on Facebook and YouTube.
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How far have we come since 2002?
Assessing our progress for the last ten years
On July 3, 2002, a report entitled,
“Recommendations
for
a
Strategic Plan for Economic
Development for Tattnall County,
Georgia,” was released. The extensive collection was prepared by the
Georgia
Tech
Economic
Development Institute (EDI) which
began its efforts in January, 2002.
The team of professionals conducted an extensive economic review of
Tattnall County, interviewed dozens
of local community leaders, and performed detailed assessments of various facets of the community.
Following are the six areas that the
report considered to be crucial areas,
as well as the recommendations of
the Georgia Tech EDI to alleviate
the problems, and a summary of the
county’s success or failure in
addressing the recommendations ten
years later.
1. Tattnall County’s community
division is yielding an economic
development crisis situation. The
county‘s leadership must understand
how this division continues to seriously hamper community progress,
and that future efforts will require
everyone working together to realize success.
Key Recommendations:
Focus first on building community
solidarity. Tattnall County should
pursue initiatives to build community solidarity and unity. It should host
a community-wide summit of leadership, encourage leadership to
receive training in mutual gains
negotiation, and amass an internal
and external public relations campaign that celebrates the special
assets of the county and its municipalities of Cobbtown, Collins,
Glennville,
Manassas,
and
Reidsville.
Results ten years later. The
Tattnall
County
Municipal
Association meets quarterly and
consists of Mayors and City Council
members from Cobbtown, Collins,
Glennville,
Manassas
and
Reidsville. These meetings give
each municipality an opportunity to
discuss issues in their particular
town, as well as explore ways they
can help each other. The Greater
Tattnall Chamber of Commerce was
revived in 2005 after being inactive
for several years. One of the major
focuses of the Chamber is to promote unity and solidarity in Tattnall
County.
No monies have been allotted to
amassing a public relations campaign to promote the special assets
of the county and its municipalities
other than participation in the
Magnolia
Midlands
Travel
Association and the Woodpecker
Trail Association. Participation in
those organizations is rendered less
effective by the lack of promotional
materials on Tattnall County to use
at tourism shows and conventions.
2. Tattnall County‘s history
reveals the community’s inability to
follow-through on many initiatives.
Community division and lack of
broad-based leadership participation
and support will thwart Tattnall
County‘s ability to initiate its strategic planning process and followthrough
on
implementation.
Community leaders identified lack
of leadership as an economic development liability and ineffective
leadership as an economic development threat.
Engage and grow new leadership.
Tattnall County should recruit graduates from previous and future
Leadership Tattnall classes, the
Georgia Academy for Economic
Development, and other similar programs, to fill key roles in the community‘s strategic planning and
decision-making process. Existing
and potential new leaders should
participate in leadership development exercises on a continual basis.
Tattnall Leadership program originally began in the early 1990’s, was
dormant for several years before
being revived in 2004, and continues today. David Yarborough and
Susan Rustin with Southeastern
Technical College conduct the planning and organization of the program in concert with the Greater
Tattnall Chamber of Commerce.
The program is instrumental in
bringing people from all over the
county together to share ideas
regarding economic development,
education, land use and much more.
3.
Tattnall County‘s lack of
community-wide strategic planning
and visioning has significantly
hampered its ability to progress.
Create a strategic planning team.
Tattnall County should create a
strategic planning team and recruit
participation from EVERY sector of
the community. It should seek both
members who can provide vision
(e.g., to form a steering committee),
and those who can actively engage
in developing and implementing the
resulting initiatives.
Results ten years later. There has
been no countywide strategic planning done in the last ten years.
However, the City of Glennville has
held strategic planning sessions for
their city during this period.
4. Tattnall County must focus on
improving the lot of its youth. In
2000, the county had the third highest pregnancy rate among Georgia‘s
159 counties. It posted the 18th
highest high school drop out rate in
the state.
Improve
youth
development.
Community leaders should show
high school students how they can
fit into Tattnall County and its economy after graduation. Efforts should
be made to increase awareness
among parents and young people
about the importance of high school
completion, and issues relating to
teenage pregnancy, crime, and drug
abuse.
Results ten years later. Through
the hard work of a number of programs and agencies including
Family Connection and others, the
teen pregnancy rate has been drastically reduced and the high school
completion rate is now in excess of
70%. Drug and alcohol use has
been addressed through such programs as DARE and others. The
Junior Board of Directors of both
the Greater Tattnall Chamber of
Commerce and the HeritageBank of
the South are instrumental in shaping the lives of its student membership by promoting civic involvement, as well as promoting educational issues. Tattnall County was
recently named a Certified Literate
Community after reaching its goals
in the Certified Literate Community
Program, an initiative that partners
business, education, and government to make literacy a communitywide commitment that helps children, families, and workers improve
their literacy levels.
5. Tattnall County’s economic
development program is limited in
scope and capability by the lack of
financial, volunteer, and leadership resources, and absence of
community-wide support. The economic history of Tattnall County
shows that entrepreneurial development is the single most successful
strategy for creating new jobs.
However, entrepreneurs are not getting the attention, support, and assistance from community leaders necessary to maximize continued development and growth. Tattnall
County’s rather weak competitive
position for industrial development
is another indicator that the community should consider additional
options for creating jobs or bringing
in new revenue. For example, the
potential for tourism development
has not been maximized. Lack of
high-speed telecommunications services has significantly impacted
existing industries like the Rotary
Corporation and entrepreneurial
development. However, Alltel has
recently deployed new services,
opening up new opportunities.
Strengthen economic development
program capacity. The Tattnall
County Development Authority
should employ a part-time or fulltime staff assistant / office manager
to support the Executive Director,
and actively recruit volunteers from
every possible outlet. It should
expand public relations efforts to
educate citizens, the leading funding
source for its services, about the
value, activities, and progress of
their community’s economic development program. The Tattnall
County Board of Commissioners
should increase annual funding for
the Development Authority.
Tattnall County Development
Authority was dissolved on
December 31, 2006, and although
steps have been taken to set up a
new authority, it has not been
accomplished as of yet. However,
funding continues to go to a
Development Authority account
which has been used for several projects at the discretion of the Tattnall
County Board of Commissioners,
including assisting the hospital with
indigent care when Southeastern
Orthopedics bought the hospital,
and assisting the Glennville
Development Authority in the purchase of land for an expansion of
Rotary Corporation and further economic development projects. The
first meeting of the newly formed
Tattnall County Development
Authority will be held on Monday,
January 30, 2012, at the Tattnall
County Courthouse.
Strengthen community systems and
services for economic development.
Tattnall County should establish and
enforce appropriate zoning ordinances and building regulations in
unincorporated areas. It should
encourage all citizens to support the
operation
of
the
Tattnall
Community Hospital. It should fully
support efforts to accelerate
improvement projects on U.S.
Highway 301 and U.S. Highway
280.
Results ten year later. Zoning
ordinances and building regulations
have not been set for the unincorporated areas of Tattnall County
although the towns have set guidelines. There is a mobile home ordinance in effect and land use issues
have been discussed. Tattnall
Community Hospital is now Optim
Medical Center - Tattnall and is one
of the most positive economic
development accomplishments in
the county’s history. Optim has
healthcare facilities in Reidsville,
Glennville, and Cobbtown.
Strongly support entrepreneurial
development. Tattnall County
should assign a leader and form a
local task force to drive the local
entrepreneur development effort.
The Tattnall County Development
Authority should develop and make
available a local entrepreneur startup kit containing resources on how
to start a business in Tattnall
County.
Results ten years later. As previously stated, a countywide development authority has not been in existence since 2006, but the first meeting of the newly formed Tattnall
County Development Authority will
be held on Monday, January 30,
2012. The county is a member of
TriCREST, a three county organization including Toombs, Tattnall, and
Montgomery under the guidance of
Southeastern Technical College that
offers start up kits on how to start a
new business in the county, and provides classes and counseling. The
Executive Director of the Greater
Tattnall Chamber of Commerce represents Tattnall County on the
TriCREST Board. The Greater
Tattnall Chamber of Commerce
works with existing businesses in an
effort to grow their businesses via
networking at monthly Business
After Hours (started in 2006), hosting Grand Openings and Ribbon
Cuttings, and by facilitating an
email program with a database of
over 2,000 addresses that is open to
businesses to promote their services
and products. The Chamber also
provides assistance to members of
the Tattnall County Georgia Work
Ready Home Team who were
recently notified that Tattnall
County is now a Certified Georgia
Work Ready Community, an
accomplishment that will help to
advance the county’s economic
growth goals.
Develop competitive industrial
properties. The Tattnall County
Development Authority, and the
Glennville Development Authority
should develop and issue a
Memorandum
of
Agreement
(MOA) for making joint investment
in industrial properties, buildings,
and infrastructure.
Results ten years later. There is no
agreement at this time since the
newly formed Tattnall County
Development Authority is not yet
active. Those agreements should
also encompass the Glennville
Downtown Development Authority,
the newly reformed Reidsville
Development Authority, as well as
the Reidsville Airport Authority, an
organization that has been very
active in procuring improvements to
the Reidsville Airport including the
lengthening of the airport runway.
Build a tourism industry. Tattnall
County should determine the feasibility of a hotel / motel tax, focus on
improving the visibility and private
sector support of the Wiregrass
Trail, and work to integrate agritourism and agribusiness initiatives
into the Wiregrass Trail marketing
program.
been no countywide hotel/motel tax
assigned although the city of
Glennville has done so for their two
motels. The revenues from that tax
are being used to finance the
Glennville Welcome Center and
other projects. The Wiregrass Trail
Association has been dormant for
years, but has recently been
acquired by the Greater Tattnall
Chamber of Commerce who expect
to get it up and going again in 2012.
In addition to seeking support and
assistance from McIntosh and Long
County, the Chamber will also seek
the support of Cobbtown, Collins,
Glennville and Reidsville, which lie
on the Wiregrass Trail.
Enhance technology capacity and
services. Tattnall County should
encourage extensive participation in
the new technology alliance for the
purpose of identifying and addressing specific community needs. It
should enroll community leaders in
a technology-based economic development class and local technologists
in a mini-economic development
class (e.g., Technology Leadership
Training).
Results ten years later. No action
taken.
Strengthen relationships with Fort
Stewart and the Georgia Department
of Corrections. The TCDA and
GDA should have regular contacts
with key personnel (e.g., public
affairs/relations staff, procurement
staff) at these installations.
Results ten years later. The City
of Glennville, the Greater Tattnall
Chamber of Commerce, and
Gordonia-Alatamaha State Park participate in the Community
Showcases held at Ft. Stewart in
March and September. The results
are positive although they are limited in their effectiveness due to a
lack of marketing information to
distribute.
6. Tattnall County’s Hispanic residents are rising significantly in
number, but many are barred from
becoming vested members of the
community. Hispanic residents
accounted for approximately 40 percent of Tattnall County’s non-incarcerated population growth from
1990 to 2000. Language and cultural barriers are hindering their ability
to become vested members of the
community.
Help more Hispanic residents
become vested members of Tattnall
County. Tattnall County should
develop a strategy with immediate
actions to integrate Hispanic residents. Increased efforts should be
given to addressing language and
cultural barriers.
been no strategies set to integrate the
Hispanic residents of the county
although many Hispanics have
become successful entrepreneurs in
their communities. The Greater
Tattnall Chamber of Commerce
emphasizes the importance of recognizing diversity in the county and
has appointed a Board of Directors
that includes women, African
Americans, and Hispanic residents
of Tattnall County. Many churches
in the Tattnall County faith community have reached out to the
Hispanic community in an effort to
assimilate them into the general
population.
Want to be
featured in the
Know Your
Neighbor
column?
Call The
Tattnall Journal
912-557-6761
Lamar Cook singing “A White
Sport Coat” and “Devil Woman”
Sonny Dixon reading plaque that was presented to Nancy Wilson for her
dedication over the years to Tattnall Productions.
LaKea Burrison singing “Music, Music, Music” with Gracie Thompson,
Brianna Dasher and Emily Thompson.
Sonny Dixon, Emcee.
Christie McLendon and Tim Hopkins performin to “Island in the
Stream”.
Heather Leone sang “Your So
Vain”, and “I Will Survive”.
TATTNALL
Misti Rewis, sang “Downtown”
and “To Sir With Love”.
John Wingate performing “Mustang Sally”.
Taylor Stanfield singing “These
Boots Are Made For Walking”.
Teddy and Eddie Rewis sang “Dream” and “Wake Up Little Susie”.
LaKea Burrison, Destiny Levant and Andrea Levant sang, “We Are Family” as Casey Brannen, Allee Murray, Mary Weeks and Ashton Dasher
dance in the backgournd.
Nancy Wilson sang “Crazy”.
Earl Bailey singing “Georgia On
My Mind”.
Taylor Stanfield, Destiny Levant and Misti Rewis sang “Dancin Queen”, “I Do, I Do, I Do”, and “Mamma Mia”
as Mary Weeks, Kristen Purvis, Allee Murray, Kay-Lyn Tatun and Casey Brannen dance in the background.
Scott Rogers singing “All Shook Up” and “Don’t Be Cruel” as Taylor
Stanfield, Kay-Lyn, Destiny Levant and Allie Murray dance in the background.
Jana Reaves ad Sherry Long sang
“Does He Love You”.
Mary Pye singing “At Last”.
Jana Thompson Reeves and Neil
DeLoach sing “Jackson”.
John Thompsom sang “Just A Swingin”.
was better than the original!
Another great performance was
turned in by Lamar Cook who performed “All My Exes Live in
Texas,” which went real well until
several of his “exes” actually
showed up wanting money including Darla Outlaw, Julie Dasher, and
Becky Dasher. Fortunately for
Lamar his “real life” wife, Melissa
Cook came to his rescue with the
checkbook! Reidsville’s John
Wingate opened the show with two
crowd favorites, “Lost in the Fifties
Tonight” and “Little Darlin.”
Wingate’s amazing voice later gave
the crowd “Barefootin’” and “Mustang Sally,” as well as the religious
spirituals, “I’ll Fly Away” and
“Washed in the Blood.”
New Reidsville Mayor Eddie
Rewis and his brother Teddy
thrilled the crowd with “Dream”
and “Wake Up Little Susie” and
others and the Mayor led the final
number “He Ain’t Heavy, He’s My
Brother.” Yearly favorites Scott
Rogers and Earl Bailey added much
to the show with their renditions of
“Hit the Road Jack” and “Georgia
on My Mind.” Marty Pye brought
the house down with her rendition
of “At Last” originally recorded by
Etta James. She went on to show
her versatility by performing “You
Ain’t Woman Enough” and “Coal
Miner’s Daughter.” Her heartwarming performances would have
made both queens of country music,
Tammy Wynette and Loretta Lynn,
proud. Nancy Wilson’s rendition of
“Crazy” made one think that Patsy
Cline was truly in the house.
Also, rocking the house was
Andrea Levant, Destiny Levant and
LaKea Burrison with their performance of “We Are Family.” The
mother/daughter duo linked up with
the former Miss Tattnall County to
give a stirring performance enjoyed
by everyone. The beautiful Misti
Rewis was stunning doing Petula
Clark’s “Downtown” and Lulu’s
“To Sir With Love,” as was Taylor
Stanfield doing Nancy Sinatra’s big
hit “These Boots Are Made For
Walking.” Ryan Dasher who started with the show when he was just
a kid has definitely grown up and
had the women’s attention with his
renditions of “Teddy Bear” and
“My Boogie Shoes.” The big event
at the Saturday evening show was
when popular performer Scott
Rogers left the stage and proposed
to his girlfriend, Becky Kendricks.
Needless to say, her answer was a
resounding yes!
Emcee Sonny Dixon introduced
the “Ohoopee Cloggers” as the
answer to “uppidity” Savannah’s
River Dance. Lamar Cook, Earl
Bailey, Tim Hopkins, John Thompson and Jackie Trim were just as
funny and probably better dancers
that George Clooney and crew from
“Oh Brother Where Art Thou.”
John Thompson also gave an outstanding performance in doing John
Anderson’s hit song “Swingin.’”
As always the “Mayor of Cedar
Creek,” Lavanda Lynn’s comedic
efforts entertained the crowd, which
from the front
Jackie Trim assisting Jana Reaves as she sang “Mr. Big Stuff”.
Tammy Driggers-Cowart and Scott Rogers in “Ahab the Arab”.
this year included the fine art of
administering a hot chocolate enema!
Every year the dancing of the
Tattnall County Production dancers
including Casey Brannen, Destiny
Levant, Taylor Stanfield, Allee
Murray, Kristen Purvis, Kay-Lyn
Tatum, Mary Weeks, and Ashton
Dasher, enhances the performances
and could well be a performance by
themselves. This year’s choreographers were Kay-Lyn Tatum, Allee
Murray, Destiny Levant and Kristen
Purvis. Others included in various
skits and comedies were Ken
Tatum, Tammy Driggers-Cowart,
Jackie Trim, Darla Outlaw, John
Thompson, and Lavanda Lynn.
Playing the Soggy Bottom Boys
were Ty Swindel, Scott Rogers,
Gene Edwards, Ryan Dasher, and
Tyler Cook.
Special recognition goes out to
the Tattnall County Productions
Committee
including
Producers/Directors, Marvelle
Thompson and Nancy Wilson, and
the Assistants to the Directors, Pam
Waters and Wayne Dasher. Others
to be thanked include the sound,
lighting, video, and technical assistance people including Stuart
Bland, Michelle Bland, Wesley
Bland, Aric Clements, Jarrod
Howard and Allen Knight, as well
as the backstage crew including
Kerry Waters, Mark Thompson,
Kim Purvis, Teresa Thompson,
Yvette Kennedy, Linda Griffin, Rob
and Amy Murray, Spencer McGovern, Mike McLendon, Tyler Cook
and Julie Dasher. Doing a masterful job with the stage decorations
and props were Darlene Tootle
Kicklighter, Kerry Waters, Kim
Tatum, Tammy Cowart and Libba
Kay-Lyn Tatum, Kristen Purvis,
Lakea Burrison and Ken Tatum in
“Ahab the Arab”.
Thomas of Wiregrass Designs.
The front lobby assistants for the
show include Ken and Kim Tatum,
Sheila Brewton, David Avery, Barbara Thomas-Cooper, Rhonda
Moore, Alice and Spencer McGovern. The ushers were members of
the Greater Tattnall Chamber of
Commerce’s Junior Board of Directors. Heading up ticket sales was
Chairperson Becky Dasher, who
was assisted by Darlene Dubberly
and the staff at Central Pharmacy
and Kim Tatum in the lobby. The
program book was made possible
by Julie and Ashton Dasher who
headed up ad sales, Shona Pate
Designs who did the cover design,
The Glennville Sentinel who did the
program layout and Southeastern
PrinTech who was the program
printer. Clydes Market provided
water for the cast during the three
shows. Dr. Paul Thompson provided the T-shirts that were designed
by Wiregrass Designs.

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