Archive for May, 2012

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WANTED

Albany Police Department

Theft Unit: Entering Auto Suspect

Albany Police Department                                  

201 West Oglethorpe Boulevard

Albany, Georgia 31702        

(229) 431-3288                                                       

The Albany Police Department’s Investigations Bureau: Theft Unit would like to solicit the public’s assistance with identifying the following person:

 

Case #22-12-012173

Crime: Entering Auto

Location: 700 block of Georgetown

Victim: Donyetta Hines

 

 

 

On May 28, 2012, an unknown person broke into the victim’s 2007 Chevrolet Malibu and stole her purse which contained debit and credit cards.  Afterwards, the suspect walked to Heritage Bank on Loftus Drive and attempted to withdraw money from the ATM.  As you can see, the male suspect in the photo has a very distinctive tattoo on his chest. 

 

Anyone with information regarding the identity or whereabouts of this individual w should contact the Albany Police Department’s Criminal Investigation Bureau at (229) 431-3288.  If citizens prefer to provide information anonymously, they can call “Crime Stoppers” by dialing (229) 436-TIPS.

           

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Local Colleges Offer Quality Education Too

 

 

Choosing the right college for many graduates from one of the four local high schools can be a difficult task.  Is it really a hard decision to make?  Some students have already applied and been accepted to a number of colleges or universities in Georgia and abroad.  Others have pondered the question of what is it that they want to do with their lives?  When choosing the right college or university, there are many factors that you will have to consider.

First let me begin with the differences between a college and a university.  There is a misconception that the only difference is the size of the campus or the number of students enrolled.  While this can be true, this is not the only true difference between the two.  While most universities have a larger student enrollment than colleges, it is most definitely not the case in the city of Albany, Georgia.  Darton College has a total enrollment of over 5500 and Albany State University has a total enrollment of over 4500.   These numbers prove that enrollment doesn’t determine how a college or university is classified.

The true deciding factors are the programs and resources that the school has available to them.  Universities offer baccalaureate, masters, and doctoral degrees whereas a two year college or technical college offers associate degrees and diplomas.  Also, with universities their degree programs are housed in colleges or schools, such as the College of Arts and Humanities or the College of Education.  Schools or colleges on a university’s campus are larger and the program is more advanced than that of a two year college or technical school.  Two year colleges or technical schools are housed by academic departments such as; the Department of Humanities or the Department of Nursing which are substantially smaller and do not have as many resources as the schools and colleges on university campuses.  Simply all the different departments of English and Foreign Language on a two year college campus would make up one college or school on a university’s campus.

While comparing Albany State and Darton, I discovered that the dilemma of choosing the right institution may very be solved right here in the Good Life City.  Albany State University offers an on campus residential life as well as Darton College.  If a native Albanian wants to enjoy their college experience while being away from home, the option is there.  More importantly, each school specializes in specific areas and the quality of education succeeds and/or matches that of other states, cities, and countries.  In 2008, I conducted research on local high school graduates and their deciding factors when choosing not to attend a local college.   I found that many local high school seniors wanted to attend school in cities other than Albany.  Not because they felt that the education here was of less quality but that it was simply a matter of wanting to experience life outside of Albany.  Since many will return home to work after graduation, it is a wise decision to intern in the city where you plan to reside.  Therefore, choosing a local school will benefit those who plan to remain in the city of Albany and thus forcing the city to open more jobs for the educated residents.  If the population of educated people exceeds those who lack education, the resources are there to help this city grow.  For the local graduates who have not yet made a choice, the choice is easy.  Stay home, attend ASU or Darton and help to build our community it is cheaper and wiser.

 


Albany area resident M. Douglas is a graduate of Albany State University with a degree in journalism and is a Masters student in public relations at Kent State University.

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Area native reported to be among Seattle slain

Staff Reports

 

Seattle, Washington is reeling today from the senseless tragedy that has claimed 6 lives so far after a gunman shot 5 people in a Seattle coffee shop,killing four of them, then one in an apparent carjacking. Many Albany residents are joining them today after learning that one of the reported victims, Kimberly Lynn Layfield, was from here.

Layfield graduated from Riverview Academy in 1992.  Among her classmates was Journal publisher Tom Knighton.

“I didn’t get the news last night.  I got it this morning and immediately broke down,” Knighton said. “Kim was a special person.  People say that a lot after a tragedy like this, but it’s really true with Kim.”

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MISGUIDED!

 

 

When I saw the article in the Albany Herald and the announcement on TV about Mayor Hubbard’s misguided program to clean up the City of Albany, I had to laugh.  First, this is the big program that she is promoting to help our city.  This is what she thinks is the most important thing she can do to help the city.  We have this huge poverty problem, children having children all over the place, gangs running wild, crime in general such that a person is afraid to go down town or to go to the local grocery store because they feel they might be robbed, and on and on.  And she thinks that what she should be doing is picking up after kids and adults acting like kids that are making our city look like a dump!  Of course, what I am writing is my opinion but I feel that most of you reading my column agree with me.  If you don’t, or if you do, I would appreciate your writing to me at the Journal and expressing your opinion.

When you are constantly picking up after your children and not performing the job of a parent, what happens?  Do things get better in your home when you don’t teach your children to respect others and their city by not destroying the appearance of their city?  No, things get worse and worse.   The total lack of respect of the young kids coming up today in our city to me is incredible.  You can’t go anywhere that you don’t hear the Rap Music? blasting from the cars of youngsters and young adults.  By the way, isn’t that illegal?  Why don’t the police stop that like they are supposed to do?

We have young people walking around with their pants hung low and their underwear showing!  That is one of most disgusting things I have seen being done by many of the young people today.  And when you watch any of the so called music today, we see these rappers with their hands constantly on their crotches pulling on themselves and being as obnoxious as they could possibly be.  What wonderful parents they must have, if they have any, and what wonderful examples they are to all our children as they are growing up!  And the Mayor thinks that organizing all the people who didn’t destroy the appearance of our city with litter and graffiti and getting THEM to pick up after those who caused the litter, is ridiculous, in my opinion.  Be a leader, Ms. Mayor.  We don’t need more of the same that we have had in this city, for as long as I have lived here.

So, who needs to be cleaning up our city instead of Neighborhood Watch groups, church groups and on and on?  She has picked the wrong people to do this.  We need to make those who have done it, clean up the city but not those who didn’t cause this problem which is one of the reasons new companies don’t want to locate here!

We have jails full of people who are just sitting there getting free meals, free lodging, free medical care, and free exercise equipment, etc. who need to be put to work cleaning up our city.  When gang members are arrested, how many times are they forced to paint over the graffiti wherever it is in the area.  No, to my knowledge, this not happening.  These people are just sitting back and laughing at a program to get others to pick up their litter and paint over their works of arts.  The Mayor’s program, in my opinion, just encourages the youngsters with no fathers and mothers that are still not adults, to keep doing what they have been doing.  Quit coddling these criminals and put them to work.  One idea is to get them to manufacture the clothing and supplies use by the inmates and the staff that takes care of and supervises them that are in our prisons across the state, and the nation, for that matter.

Yes, cleaning up our city is important but not by the people the Mayor has chosen to do it.  Doing this, is just another  example of not being a parent and not teaching these young people to respect others and their communities.  Do you think that the Mayor’s proposed program will stop this littering in our city and area?  No, it won’t.  It’s just another lost opportunity to teach some valuable lessons.  Ms. Mayor, please be a leader.

Please Ms. Mayor, rethink what you are suggesting and organizing and get your efforts put where they will do the most good for our city.  Do things that are much more important, or don’t you think pregnancies gone wild is less important that a cleanup program by people not responsible for the litter, in my opinion.

 

 

AndersonnewWritten by Ted Anderson. Insurance agent Ted W. Anderson worked in sales for half a century, has lived in Albany since 1993. He is president of Dover Lane Neighborhood Watch. Send email to him at aj@thealbanyjournal.com.

 

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Food Scores

Albany 8 Inn, 905 E. OGLETHORPE,  31705; May  24;Score: 100; Grade: A

All American Fun Park, 2608 N. SLAPPEY,  31701; May  18;Score: 100; Grade: A

American Fun Park/Bowling, 2608 N. SLAPPEY,  31701; May  18;Score: 100; Grade: A

Aunt Fannie’s Checkered Apron, 826 BYRON ROAD,  31701; May  21;Score: 91; Grade: A

Bento Brothers Steak-N-Cheese, 2216 PALMYRA ROAD,  31701; May  24;Score: 100; Grade: A

Caribbean Flavor, 202 E. OAKRIDGE DRIVE,  31705; May  21;Score: 85; Grade: B

Casa Tapatia, 108 N. SLAPPEY,  31701; May  21;Score: 86; Grade: B

Deerfield Windsor School Lower Campus, 1733 BEATTIE ROAD,  31707; May  18;Score: 100; Grade: A

Downtown Bistro DBA Cafe 230, 230 W. BROAD AVE.,  31707; May  22;Score: 94; Grade: A

Hot Dog King, 1002 B OAKRIDGE DRIVE,  31708; May  23;Score: 87; Grade: B

Kingdom’s Kitchen, 1506 S. SLAPPEY ,  31701; May  22;Score: 99; Grade: A

Long John Silver, 1805 N. SLAPPEY,  31701; May  25;Score: 100; Grade: A

McDonald’s, N. SLAPPEY,  31701; May  25;Score: 92; Grade: A

Peking House, 1513 RADIUM SPRINGS ROAD STE G,  31705; May  22;Score: 80; Grade: B

Phoebe Putney Healthworks / Juice Bar, 311 THIRD AVE.,  31701; May  21;Score: 100; Grade: A

Riverfront Bar-B-Q 2/Mobile Unit, 105 W. BROAD AVE.,  31701; May  22;Score: 100; Grade: A
Sonic Drive-In, 908 S. SLAPPEY,  31701; May  22;Score: 96; Grade: A

Super 8 Motel, 2444 N. SLAPPEY,  31701; May  24;Score: 100; Grade: A

Taqueria La Lupita, 2427 SYLVESTER ROAD STE G,  31705; May  22;Score: 99; Grade: A

Townhouse Motel, 701 W. OGLETHORPE,  31707; May  23;Score: 100; Grade: A

Wing Dixie & Deli, 244 CORDELE ROAD STE 105,  31705; May  24;Score: 89; Grade: B

 

 

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Obituaries

 

 

Earline Manning Kirkland

Earline Manning Kirkland, age 83, of Flowery Branch, formerly of Albany, passed away Monday, May 21, 2012 at Northeast Georgia Medical Center, following an extended illness.

Graveside Services were held Wednesday, May 23 at Floral Memory Gardens in Albany, Georgia. The Rev. Steve Fenlon officiated.

Mrs. Kirkland was born August 9, 1928 to the late William Henry & Versie Elizabeth Manning of Lockhart, Alabama. She was a School Bus Driver for Dougherty County and was a member of Faith Baptist Church. Mrs. Kirkland was also preceded in death by her husband, Maxwell Kirkland; brothers, Earl Manning, Fred Manning, Leon Manning & John Holland Manning; and sister, Lanetta Gavins.

Survivors include sons & daughters-in-law, Max & Janet Kirkland of St. Mary’s and Bud & Judy Kirkland of Gainesville; daughter & son-in-law, Kathy & Bill Chapman of Flowery Branch; sisters, Nell Gautney of Gray, Ruth Shuster of Albany, Ann Brookes of Albany, Janet Hughes of Davenport, Florida, Janette Harrell of Florala, Alabama, & Linda Miller of Paxton, Florida; and 9 grandchildren.

 

John C. Dallas

John C. Dallas died Monday, May 21, 2012 at Phoebe North following a short illness.

His funeral service was held May 24 at St. Teresa’s Catholic Church with interment in Crown Hill Cemetery. Rev. Finbarr Stanton, Rev. Steven Pontzer and Rev. Ben Dallas officiated.

Mr. Dallas was born in Steubenville, Ohio, and raised in Wheeling, W.V. He graduated Linsly Military Institute in 1950 and attended Notre Dame and graduated from Bethany College in 1956 with a B.S. in Business.

Mr. Dallas was a veteran of the Korean Conflict and retired from Delaware North Corporation in 1997 as the president and General Manager of Wheeling Downs Gaming Center.

Survivors include his daughters, Susan E. Dallas, Albany, Lori Dallas Peppel and husband Dan, Daytona Beach,Fla.; son Dr. Jay Dallas and wife Nancy, Arlington; brother, Joe R. Dallas, Wheeling, W.V., 7 grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren.

Those desiring please make memorials to St. Teresa’s Catholic Church, 421 Edgewood Lane, Albany, Ga. 31707 or Neighbors In Need, 2005 Martin Luther King, Jr. Dr., Albany, GAa.31701.

 

James Clinton (Jim) Hall

James Clinton (Jim) Hall died on May 22, 2012, at the Willson Hospice House. The service was held May 25 at Kimbrell-Stern. The service was conducted by The Rev. Bryan Haynes, interment followed in Crown Hill Cemetery.

Mr. Hall was born in Brunswick, Georgia on November 12, 1929. He was raised in Berrien County on a farm from the age of 5. He was a graduate of Nashville High School and held an undergraduate degree from the University of Georgia, a law degree from the University Of Georgia School Of Law, and was a graduate of Northwestern University’s School of Banking.

received an honorable discharge from the US Air Force’s Strategic Air Command, having served in North Africa during the Korean Conflict.

In 1956, he joined the Citizens and Southern National Bank in Atlanta (predecessor of Bank of America). In 1960, he was transferred to Albany to serve as Trust Officer. He was later elected Vice President/Trust Officer and at that time, was the youngest vice president and trust officer to obtain that position.

A devoted community leader, Mr. Hall served as President of the Boys’ Club of Albany and as Chairman of the Board of Trustees of Deerfield School. He was a board member of Darton College Foundation, the Albany YMCA, a member of Friends of Phoebe, and was President of the Albany Kiwanis Club. He was a long-time member of Sherwood Baptist Church, where he served as Finance Chair and Treasurer.

An avid fisherman, golfer and hunter, he also loved his family gatherings at Jekyll Island, Georgia and St. George Island, Florida.

Mr. Hall is survived by his devoted wife, Mary Louise Edwards Hall; his daughter, Mary Kathryn Hall Hawkins; sons, William Henry Hall (Beth) and James Clinton Hall, Jr.; grandchildren, Reedi Hawkins, Jackson Hawkins, Amanda Hall, Hannah Hall, and James C. Hall III, as well as one great-grandson.

 

Kimberley Taylor Davis, 48

Kimberley Taylor Davis, 48, of Georgetown, Ga.died Sunday May 27, 2012 at her residence.
Her funeral service will be held Wednesday 2 p.m. at Kimbrell-Stern. Rev. Steve Hurley will be officiating. The family will receive friends Wednesday from 1 to 2 p.m., one hour before the service at Kimbrell-Stern.

Born in Augusta, Ga., Mrs. Davis lived in Albany most of her life where she graduated from Dougherty High School. She worked at the Bank of Dawson.

Survivors include her husband Keith Davis of Georgetown, Ga.; a daughter Brooklyn Hinton and her husband Jason; a stepson Hunter Davis; her mother Barbara Smith Page; brothers and sisters Marcia Taylor, Tra Taylor, David Smith, Danny Smith and Denise Rawlins; Several Nieces and Nephews.

In lieu of flowers you may make donations to The American Cancer Society, 323 Pine Ave. Albany, Ga. 31701.

 

Michael Fletcher Worsley, 56

Michael Fletcher Worsley, 56, of Albany died Saturday, May 19, 2012 at Willson Hospice. A memorial service was held Tuesday, May 22 at Calvary Baptist Church in Albany. Rev. Chip Gresham officiated.

Mike was born in Donalsonville, Ga. in 1955 and lived most of his life in the Albany and Atlanta areas. He worked in the construction industry and was a master tile layer in his own business. However he is best known for his latter career of auto sales in the Albany area.

He was preceded in death by his father, Carl Worsley and leaves many family members to cherish his memories; mother, Syble Worsley of Albany; son, Fletcher Worsley and his wife Lindsay of Winder, Ga., two daughters, Miranda Worsley of Albany, and Emma Worsley of Leesburg, Ga.; three sisters, Lynn Tatum (Carey), Sharon Garcia (Robert) all of Albany, Lee County, Ga.; brother, Joe Worsley (Brenda) of Albany Lee County, Ga. twin grandsons, Logan and Spencer Worsley of Winder, Ga..He also leaves many nieces and nephews who will forever cherish their memories of “Uncle Mike”; Chris Worsley of Bend, Or., Kelli Slater of Winterville, Ga., Paige Worsley of Smyrna, Ga., Holli Sadler, Jodi Mann and Cathy Cook of Albany and Brett Garcia of Albany, Lee County, Ga..

Mike was surrounded by a loving family in life and through the end as he bravely fought his battle with lung cancer. If desired, in lieu of flowers, memorial may be made to the Willson Hospice House, 320 Foundation Lane, Albany, Ga. 31707 or to Calvary Baptist Church, 1211 13th Ave., Albany, Ga. 31707.

 

Julius Mark Strosnider, 52

Julius Mark Strosnider, 52, of Albany died May 22, 2012 at Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital. Graveside funeral services were held Friday at Crown Hill Cemetery.

A native of Tifton, Ga., Mr. Strosnider had lived in Albany, GA most of his life. He graduated from Albany High School in 1978 and attended Albany Technical College. He was employed for many years with Ayers Corporation, retired from Proctor and Gamble and was a Baptist by faith.

Survivors include his wife, Michiko Strosnider, two sons, Justin Strosnider and Cody Strosnider and his mother, Myrle Strosnider all of Albany, a brother, Kirk Strosnider of Jacksonville Beach, Fla., an aunt, Mollie Wilkes of Albany, his sister-in-law and brother-in-law, Steve and Suzy Brooks, two nieces, Kelly Brooks and Kaycee Brooks and a nephew, Kevin Brooks of Bainbridge, Ga..

Frances Mildred (Millie) Jernigan, 91

Frances Mildred (Millie) Jernigan, 91, of 601 Summit Drive, Albany died May 23, 2012 at Magnolia Manor in Americus, Ga. Funeral services were held Saturday at the chapel of Porterfield Memorial United Methodist Church. Rev. Nancy Scarbrough and Rev. William Collins officiated.  A committal followed at the Oglethorpe City Cemetery, Oglethorpe, Ga., the Rev. Billy Kimbrel officiated.

A native of Oglethorpe, Ga., Mrs. Jernigan had resided in Albany since 1995 moving from Americus, Ga. and had previously lived in Atlanta. She graduated from Oglethorpe High School, took business courses and was employed with Western Union for twenty two years. She was a homemaker and a member of Porterfield Memorial United Methodist Church. Mrs. Jernigan was preceded in death by her husband of 64 years, Eugene R. Jernigan in 2009.

Survivors include a son and his wife, Gene and Nona Jernigan, two grandsons, Tripp Jernigan and Andy Jernigan all of Albany, a sister, Clara Belle Green of Montezuma, Ga., a niece and her husband, Charlene and Ted Collins of Unadilla, Ga. and many relatives in Southwest, Georgia.

Those desiring may make contributions to Scottish Rite of Freemasonry, 2800 N. Jefferson,

Albany, Ga. 31701.

 

Harry Steven Smith, 58

Harry Steven Smith, 58, of Albany died Friday, May 25, 2012 at Columbus Specialty Hospital in Columbus, Ga. Funeral services were held Tuesday at Philema Road Baptist Church. Rev. Dan Harris and Rev. Gary Manning officiated.  Interment followed in Crown Hill Cemetery.

A native of Albany and a former resident of Lee County for over thirty years, Mr. Smith was a member of Philema Road Baptist Church. He was a volunteer firefighter with Lee County, former chairman of the Lee County Democratic Party, retired from Cooper Tire and was a self employed master electrician. Mr. Smith received an award of recognition from the Lee County Fire Department for the 1993 Tornado Rescue Effort.

Survivors include his wife, Brenda Pike Smith of Albany, two daughters, Melissa Gayle Gregory of Albany, Kimberly Lashaye Smith Schultz and her husband, Jody of Leesburg, Ga., three grandchildren, Cameron Dean Schultz, Steven Gage Schultz and Landen Bailey Schultz all of Leesburg, Ga.

Fredrick R. (Fred) Ransom, 77

Fredrick R. (Fred) Ransom, 77, of Albany died May 25, 2012 at Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital. Graveside funeral services were held Monday at Crown Hill Cemetery. Danny Williams officiated.

A native of Columbus County, N.C., Mr. Ransom graduated from Evergreen High School and attended and played baseball at Louisburg College. He served in the US Army and moved to Albany in 1970. Mr. Ransom was a former partner in Ole Dad’s Club Package and was the retired owner of The House of Spirits.

Survivors include his wife, Clara F. Ransom of Albany, two sons and their wives, Victor (Vic) Ransom and Reenie of Albany, and Raymond Lewis Ransom and Reshma Kakkar of Atlanta, a daughter, Clara Burgess of Albany, a sister, Evelyn Youngerman of Wilmington, N.C., a brother, L.C Ransom and his wife, Lila of Whiteville, N.C., four grandchildren, Candice Burgess of Albany, Trey Burgess of Charlotte, N.C., Aarini Ransom and Zohra Ransom both of Atlanta, and two great-grandchildren, Angel Walker and Mattison Walker. He was preceded in death by a son, Fredrick Anthony Ransom.

Those desiring may make contributions to American Cancer Society, 323 Pine Ave., Albany, Ga., 31701.

Gerald Morris Touchton, 72

Gerald Morris Touchton, 72, of Poulan, Ga. died Saturday, May 19, 2012 at his home. A celebration of life was held Saturday, May 26 at Antioch Baptist Church, Rev. Bruce Gordon officiated.

Gerald was born June 23, 1939 in Quitman, Ga. He attended Barney Elementary and Morven High School. He also attended both ABAC in Tifton, Ga. and the University of Georgia before enlisting in the USAF. He later graduated from the University of Maryland European division while stationed overseas. He retired after 21 years of service.

He was known as many things to his family and friends: Loving Husband for 51 years, Father, Grandfather, Brother, Uncle, Air Force Veteran, farmer, fisherman, hunter, humorist, mentor, poet, car enthusiast and friend. In recent years he loved rebuilding old cars and trucks. He had a passion for “tinkering” around the shop and he could fix just about anything, especially if he had access to duck tape and bailing wire. He loved family, and was very proud of his grand-babies. He was blessed to also have many nephews and nieces who enjoyed his company and the wisdom that “Uncle Touch” shared with all of them.

Touchton was preceded in death by his parents Carroll and Eldora Touchton and his brothers Alton and Leon Touchton.

Survivors include his wife of 51 years, Mary Ashley Touchton of Poulan, son Terry Touchton (Marybeth) and granddaughters Taylor and Hannah of Denver, Co., daughter Tlisa Northcutt (Scott) and granddaughters Avery and Aubrey of Anchorage, Ark., sister, Norma Sinclair of Poulan sister in law Louise Touchton of Barney, and sister in-law Yvonne Ashley (Duke Otter) of Arlington, Wa., and a number of other beloved family members including his English Bulldogs Uno and Gracie.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to The Antioch Baptist Church Building Fund, 3193 St. Hwy 313, Sylvester, Ga. 31791 or to The Morrison Baptist Church Cemetery Fund, 13527, Moultrie Hwy, Barney, Ga. 31625. Condolences may be sent to the family at PO Box 281, Poulan, Ga. 31781.

 

 Maxine Hill Slappey

Maxine Hill Slappey, died Sunday, May 27, 2012 at her residence.

Her funeral service will be Wednesday 10 a.m. at Kimbrell-Stern with a private interment to follow. The family will receive friends Wednesday 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. at Kimbrell-Stern.

A native of Dougherty County Mrs. Slappey was a 1947 graduate of Albany High School and a member of Avalon United Methodist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband A. M. “Gus” Slappey Jr.

Survivors include her daughters, Deborah Anne McNease, Leesburg, Sandra Newana Brymer, Albany, Tammye Maxine Brackin, Leesburg; sons, Walter Mark Slappey, Leesburg, John Tye Slappey, Leesburg, Augustus Miles Slappey, Leesburg, 12 grandchildren and 9 great grandchildren.

Those desiring please make memorials to Alzheimer’s Association, Southwest Georgia Regional Office, 315 West 2nd St, Tifton, Ga. 31794 or Willson Hospice House, 320 Foundation Lane, Albany, Ga.  31707.

 

Quinton Heath Mock, 41

Quinton Heath Mock, 41, of Newnan, Ga., died Wednesday May 23, 2012. Funeral services were conducted Tuesday May 29 at Mathews Funeral Home. Rev. Collin Brown officiated. Interment followed in Crown Hill Cemetery.

A native of Albany,  Mr. Mock was an honor graduate of Westover High School and graduated from Georgia Institute of Technology. He was an industrial engineer employed with Garvey Corporation and was a member of Sherwood Baptist Church. Mr. Mock was preceded in death by his father, Walter Ray Mock, maternal grandmother, Margie York and paternal grandmother, Ella Mae Mock.

Survivors include his wife, Jessica Wong Mock, a son, Lofton Mock both of Newnan, Ga., his mother and her husband, Eddie York Mitchell and David Mitchell, his sister, Shannon Mock, paternal grandfather, John L. Mock, and maternal grandfather, Kara York all of Albany, his father-in-law and mother-in-law, Harry and Shirley Wong and his brother-in-law Jonathan Wong all of Hong Kong, China and many loving aunts, uncles and cousins.

Those desiring may make memorials to Willson Hospice House, 320 Foundation Lane, Albany, Ga. 31707.

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Dougherty County Jail Inmate List May 17 – May 24

 

 

Alston, Marvin Jr., May 22, criminal trespass

Anderson, Scott Ansley, May 23, criminal damage to property 2nd degree

Anthony, Raymond Paul, May 17, aggravated assault, prob violation

Aycock, Teresa Lynn, May 19, disorderly conduct

Bagley, Sanchez Gerod, May 18, public indecency/general

Beasley, Quatabaioun Nicholas, May 18, off bond, possession of cocaine

Bentley, Nicky Glenn, May 22, dang.drugs-ill sale/dist/poss execpt certain condi, drugs not in original container, marijuana-possess less than 1oz., possession of a schedule ii controlled substance

Bishop, Kareem Amon, May 21, prob violation

Bishop, Melvin Marlo, May 18, superior crt intermittent sentence

Blount, Jamal Torquil, May 17, forgery 1st degree

Boyd, Cindy Antia, May 23, theft by shoplifting

Boyd, Jatika Ladonna, May 19, theft by shoplifting

Braswell, Wayman Maurice, May 18, superior crt intermittent sentence

Brown, Aaron, May 18, weekend prisoner

Brown, Alexander Antonio, May 17, ent guardline/jail undr inf w/o consent, marijuana-possess less than 1oz.

Brown, Alexia Mishe’, May 22, theft by shoplifting

Brown, Chachovia Contessa, May 22, theft by shoplifting

Brown, Demetrius Temane, May 23, state court sentence

Brown, Derrick Rodriquez, May 21, burglary

Brown, Henry, May 22, civ contempt (child sup), driving while license suspended/revoked, no insurance (1st off), prob viol

Brown, Lorenzo Lee, May 17, prob violation

Brown, Monyakawa Sheria, May 21, poss consumpt alco by minor

Bryant, Bernard Antonio, May 21, hold for other law enforcement, suspended dl 3rd offense, suspended dl 4th offense

Bryant, Maria Nicole, May 17, prob violation

Bryant, Vontressia Latonja, May 22, aggravated assault

Burns, Johnny Donald Jr., May 22, improper backing, prob viol, suspended dl 1st offense, suspended dl 3rd offense

Calloway, Darrick Lesean, May 23, prob violation

Carter, Buford Jr., May 20, state crt intermittent sentence

Chaney, Chanikki Yevette, May 17, simple battery

Chapper, Rikiji Deandre, May 17, prob violation, prob violation

Chives, Carlton Leonard, May 20, aggravated assault, prob violation

Clinton, Brandon Damion, May 17, interfere w/police

Cobb, Emanuel Jermaine, May 21, prob violation

Cochran, Otica Lakendria, May 23, hold for other law enforcement

Coker, Chastity Heather, May 22, simple battery

Coleman, Jaron, May 20, weekend prisoner

Coleman, Kayla Renee, May 21, acq/obt control subst by fraud/forg/misrep (6 counts), dang.drugs-ill sale/dist/poss execpt certain condi, possession of a scheduled iv controlle substance

Connell, Emilee Iona, May 23, theft of lost/mislaid property

Cook, Donna Priest, May 23, prob violation

Cross, Tashira Leann, May 18, state crt intermittent sentence

Davis, Champaine Telicia, May 19, carry weapon in schl sfty zn/prop as n/lic hld

Davis, Lorenzo Anthony, May 22, parole viol

Ellis, Shontavis Daniy, 20120524, hold for other law enforcement, marijuana-possess less than 1oz.

Ethridge, Hugh Bennett, May 20, aggravated battery, prob violation

Fails, Darryl Wayne Jr., May 19, dui driv under the inf of alc conc .08g more 3 hrs, improper lane chge/dr on rdways for traffic, open container (po)

Finnicum, Christopher Michael, May 18, superior crt intermittent sentence

Frazier, William Leon, May 17, prob violation

Fulton, Keinotaye Antwain, May 21, contempt of court

Garrett, Craig Cornell, May 20, stop sign/yield signs, suspended dl 2nd offense (2 counts), suspended dl 3rd offense

George, Shanika Mona, May 23, theft by shoplifting

Goines, Demontrell Givonte, May 22, marijuana-possess less than 1oz.

Gosha, Krystal Nicole, May 18, allow unlic/unauth person to drive, possession of cocaine with intent to distribute, sale/poss wid/purchase/marij, tampering w/evidence

Grace, Quantavious Vernard, May 19, contempt of court

Grant, Brittney Marie, May 22, hold for other law enforcement, theft by shoplifting

Grant, Jeremy Allen, May 22, contempt of court

Gray, Joel Daniel, May 23, prob viol, theft by receiving stolen property

Green, Dannell Latise, May 17, ret f/trial

Green, Leah Lavette, May 19, suspended dl 2nd offense

Green, Robert Lee Jr., May 22, parole viol, prob violation, theft by shoplifting

Griggs, James David, May 18, theft by shoplifting

Gulley, Anthony Jamal, May 23, no insurance 1st off, stop sign/yield signs, suspended dl 1st offense

Haggins, John Louis, May 19, criminal damage to property 2nd degree, prob violation, theft by taking

Hanna, Christopher Lamont, May 21, prob violation

Harris, Horace Antoino, May 19, hold for other law enforcement

Harris, Kimetrius Reginarda, May 21, weekend prisoner

Harris, Sheila Maria, May 18, obstruction of officers, reckless driving

Hatgidek, Michael Paul, May 20, required position & methods /turning@intersection, suspended dl 1st offense

Hill, Williard, May 19, suspended dl 1st offense

Holton, Valerie Ann, May 21, state crt intermittent sentence

Hunnicutt, Joshua Andrew Jr., May 17, prob violation

Hunt, Kwanis Rashonda, May 20, suspended dl 2nd offense

Jackson, Willie James, 20120524, aggravated assault

Jarrell, Dreama Lynn, May 19, dui (2nd offense alcohol), duty-involving inj or death, duty-render aid, improper lane chge/dr on rdways for traffic, no insurance 1st off, seat belts required, suspended dl 3rd offense

Jenkins, Jarvis Kantrell, May 19, criminal trespass

Johnson, Roger Lee, 20120524, prob violation

Johnson, Ronnie, May 17, no drivers license, weekend prisoner

Johnson, Teresa Joy, May 22, theft by shoplifting

Jones, Dextrel Sharod, May 17, prob violation

Jones, Torrey Jermaine, May 21, disorderly conduct, general

Kaylor, Willie Bernard, May 18, aggravated battery

Kelson, Narada Donnell, May 18, weekend prisoner

Kirk, James Stephen, May 17, off bond

Leming, Johnny Wayne, May 20, aggravated assault

Mainor, Bennie Lee, May 22, driving while license suspended/revoked, no insurance (1st off), suspended vehicle registration (canceled, revoked)

Malone, Jermaine Konkiski, May 17, prob violation

Mannie, Aill Jr., May 23, court order sentence

Maultsby, Charles Bernard Jr., May 23, civ contempt (child sup)(2 counts) ,, open container alcohol-in poss of driver, prob violation, suspended/revoked license (2nd), windshield/window tint violation

Mccoy, Benjamin Jerome, May 19, prob violation

Mccoy, Robert Lee Jr., May 21, simple battery

Mcgowan, Emory Steven, May 20, aggravated assault (2 counts), reckless conduct

Mcintosh, Rollette Lee Jr., May 18, contempt of court

Mckinney, John Will Jr., May 22, disorderly conduct, general

Metayer, Veneste, May 18, driving while license suspended/revoked, stop/yield sign violation

Miller, Morgan Paige, May 19, headlights required at certain times, suspended dl 1st offense

Mincey, Kodi Anwar, May 23, spd 61-65/35 zone, suspended dl 1st offense

Minter, Shaquille Monique, May 18, theft by shoplifting

Mitchell, Antonio De-Lartlies, May 18, hold for other law enforcement

Mitchum, Jamel Desmond, May 19, weekend prisoner, contempt of court

Moore, Basil Lavoid, May 22, housed for other law enforcement

Moore, Billy Ray, May 20, aggravated assault, 2012520, reckless conduct

Morgan, Tarris Terell, May 23, weekend prisoner

Morris, Joshua Edward Jr., May 23, burglary

Myers, Matthew Gregory, May 22, drugs not in original container, littering/depositing/dumping trash, prob violation, terroristic threats and acts

Nelson, Daniel Everett, May 22, burglary

Nguyen, Jason Thanh, May 19, theft by taking

Oneal, Mark Allen II, May 19, weekend prisoner

Patton, Nicolas Metcalf, May 17, prob violation

Penn, Reginald Steven, May 20, d u i-of alcohol/drugs, improper lane usage, stop/yield sign violation (2 counts),

Perkins, Cristal Phylicia, May 20, disorderly conduct, general

Perry, Monica Brittany, May 22, state court sentence

Pollard, Mark Lloyd, May 22, weekend prisoner

Porter, Theopolis Demeatrics, May 17, prob viol

Ransom, Jeremiah Isaiah, May 23, escape, forgery 1st degree, forgery 1st degree

Riggins, Richard, May 22, prob violation, suspended/revoked license (3rd)

Roberts, Haley Danielle, May 17, ent guardline/jail undr inf w/o consent, marijuana-possess less than 1oz.

Roberts, Kourtney Donnell, May 23, criminal trespass

Robinson, Marquis Laron, May 21, prob violation

Robinson, Tanya Michell, May 19, hold for other law enforcement

Russell, Leslie Jean, May 18, misuse of emergency phone call

Samford, William Scott, May 21, interfer w/police, open container (po)

Sanders, Jeremy Oneal, May 18, brake light/turn signal required, suspended/revoked license (2nd), turn signals req

Santiago, Pamela Elisa, May 18, obstruction of officers, simple assault, simple battery

Sesberry, Crecenzi Demon, May 19, foll to closely, suspended dl 1st offense

Shingles, Zerkiya Antwon, May 21, prob violation

Sibley, Ernest Emmanuel, May 17, state crt intermittent sentence

Simpson, Terrance Leon, May 20, simple assault, simple battery

Sims, Derrick Lamont, May 18, state crt intermittent sentence

Singleton, James Calvin, May 20, simple battery

Singleton, Odis, May 18, driving while license suspended/revoked, open container alcohol-in poss of driver, seat belt required

Skinner, Jammie Bernardo, May 22, criminal trespass

Sledge, Cleveland Bernard, May 23, prob viol

Smith, Dekel Hakeem, May 18, lotering on school property

Smith, Denise, May 20, simple assault

Smith, Joshua Adam, May 22, driving while license suspended/revoked, turn signals req

Smith, Lacarrian Lucille, May 22, brake light/turn signal required, driving while license suspended/revoked, red light violation

Smith, Theodore Leroy, May 19, dui driv under the inf of alc conc .08g more 3 hrs, speeding (16-20), suspended vehicle registration (canceled, revoked)

Sneed, Courtney Cha’Nel, May 18, court order sentence

Soilberry, Richard Lee Jr., May 18, improper lane usage, possession of cocaine with intent to distribute, prob violation, sale/poss wid/purchase/marij, suspended/revoked license (3rd)

Spry, Ashley Lajane, May 23, theft by shoplifting

Stanley, George Dallas, May 17, ret f/trial

Steedley, Tommy Edward, May 19, dui driv under the inf of alc conc .08g more 3 hrs, improper lane usage

Stephens, Montravious Deshawn, May 23, prob violation

Stovall, Mark, May 18, weekend prisoner

Sutton, Patricia Ann, May 22, forgery 1st degree

Taylor, Corey Nelson, May 21, sale/poss wid/purchase/marij, sell/distribute/poss ecstasy, traffic in cocaine/marij/illeg

Taylor, Kenneth Lawayne, May 21, contempt of court

Taylor, Ronald Denorth, May 21, attendance of witnesses, May 21, ret f/trial

Terrell, Christopher Melston, May 21, drugs not in original container, possession of a schedule ii controlled substance, theft by deception, theft by receiving stolen property

Thomas, Alonzo Bernard, May 17, civ contempt (child sup), prob violation

Thomas, Antonio Ricardo, May 23, prob violation

Thomas, Christopher Lee, May 19, giving false name, add, DOB to police, simple battery

Thomas, Leslie Nicole, May 17, suspended dl 2nd offense

Thomas, Willie Lewellyn Jr., May 23, prob violation

Thompson, Titus Rashard, May 17, failure to appear, prob violation

Tift, Jarvis Napoleon, May 21, interfer w/police

Timbes, Donna Yvette, May 22, theft by shoplifting

Timley, Russell Andre, May 17, prob violation

Tompkins, Timothy Ray, May 18, weekend prisoner

Unruh, Ashley Nicole, May 22, theft by shoplifting

Valis, Justin Alan, May 22, simple battery

Velez, Santos Lee, May 21, state crt intermittent sentence

Wallace, De’Angelo Montrez, May 19, obstruction of officers

Ward, Ta’Liscia Renolda, May 19, theft by shoplifting

Washington, Chaddrick, May 22, civ contempt (child sup)(2 counts)

Watts, Vickie Lynn, May 21, theft by shoplifting

Westerman, Kimberly Kennedy, May 21, poss consumpt alco by minor

White, Christopher James, May 18, civ contempt (child sup), open container (po), suspended dl 1st offense

Wiley, Joseph Earl Jr., May 18, superior crt intermittent sentence

Williams, Anthony Jerome, May 21, parole viol, red light, suspended dl 1st offense

Williams, Johnny Lee, May 22, violation of family violence order

Williams, Shanorver Landa, May 17, simple battery

Williford, Rosekeither Nicole, May 20, disorderly conduct, general

Wilson, Albert Davis, May 23, loitering on school premises/safety zone

Winchester, Quinterrious, May 18, contempt of court, failure to appear, off bond, prob violation

Wingfield, Rufus Jr., May 18, superior crt intermittent sentence

Womack, Marilyn Ann, May 18, weekend prisoner

Wooten, Timothy Bernard, May 19, criminal damage to property 2nd degree, theft by taking

Xenakis, Alexandria Marie, May 20, simple battery

 

 

 

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Republicans Entering A Long Term Intra-Party Battle On Ethics

 

 

Georgia Republicans gathered in Columbus this weekend to pick delegates to the national GOP Convention and select some party leaders.  They also fired the opening salvos in what is likely to be a long battle between elected Republicans and the grassroots of the party of ethical standards, practices, and enforcement of suspected transgressions.  Somewhat surprisingly, one of Georgia’s highest ranking Republicans fired a pre-emptive strike of his own.

House Speaker David Ralston addressed the Convention late Friday afternoon and put his own marker down squarely on the side of the status quo.  Ralston warned those listening that attempts to force higher standards of ethics from Georgia’s recent last place ranking were from “media elites and liberal special interest groups”.

A coalition of Republican leaders fired back Saturday morning with a press release demanding an apology from Ralston, strongly condemning his remarks and noting that the matter of ethics was “not a matter of right versus left” but “a matter of right versus wrong”.  The release bore the signatures of many Republican leaders including TEA Party Patriots leader Julianne Thompson, Kay Godwin and Pat Tippett of Georgia Conservatives in Action, and Dan Becker of Georgia Right To Life.  All of whom presumably were surprised to learn that they were either media elites or leaders of liberal special interest groups.

The Speaker has a strong objection to the gift cap proposed by ethics advocates limiting lobbyist expenditures to $100 per member per “occurrence” – essentially per meal or per trip.  In a discussion after his speech, however, he does appear open to shifting the focus of ethics reform from gift caps to independent oversight and enforcement of ethics rules.  Currently, the legislature is largely responsible for policing its own members, with the budget of the State Ethics Commission also directly controlled by the legislature.  The Speaker indicated he is open to consideration of a structure which would guarantee review by an independent body.

The grassroots of the party appeared unmoved by the Speakers position and passed both a resolution calling for the gift limit as well as placing the matter on the July primary ballot for a non-binding referendum.  Voters who choose a Republican ballot this summer will be able to send a message directly to legislators about their feeling on the subject.  This will be done at the same time voters decide if they will return incumbents to Atlanta or choose new Republican nominees.

Qualifying for the seats begins Wednesday.  By Friday, voters will know how many opportunities they will have to send the message not just through the referendum, but also by voting against incumbents.  Despite some wishful thinking to the contrary, one should not get their hopes up for numerous credible primary challenges.  Most incumbents will likely not be challenged, setting up a much longer battle to restore elected officials’ fear of voters.

The occasion of the convention set up not only the battle for ethics reform during the next session of the Georgia General Assembly, but from the party itself.  One of the bits of news from the weekend is that former Senator Chip Pearson of Dawsonville plans to run for Chairman of the Georgia GOP one year from now when current Chairman Sue Everhart’s term expires.

Pearson formerly chaired the Senate Economic Development Committee.  He also simultaneously joined a consulting company advertising “We’re not lobbyists. But we do know who to call and how to get action from top management at Georgia’s companies (large and small), and influencers who work behind the scenes. We know how government works” while occupying that position.

Grassroots Republicans who just sent a strong message that they want stronger ethics and accountability apart from moneyed influencers have as their first candidate for Chairman a man who openly and brazenly sold his access as Economic Development Chairman.  If they wish to prove they are serious about higher ethical standards, they must select another.

This weekend’s convention marks a new chapter in the dynamics of one-party rule in the state.  Partisans are typically reluctant to criticize their elected officials.  Likewise, those whom are elected under the banner are usually prone to give lip service to the goals of the grass roots even while fully intending to bury legislation contrary to the goals of those serving in power.

With the growing influence of the TEA Party within Republican ranks, criticism – and primary challenges – from within are likely to become common place.  Watching the elected officials balance their allegiances between the grassroots voters and the well connected financial backers will be a spectator sport for some time to come.

 

Charlie Harper is the Atlanta based Editor of PeachPundit.com, a conservative-leaning political website. He is also a columnist for Dublin Georgia based Courier Herald Publishing.

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WhatCha-Say?

 

 

THE ONLY COUNTRY station in Albany.  K-Country has no request line, they censor there music, and won’t play “Roll Me Up And Smoke Me When I Die” by Willie Nelson.  What are they afraid of?

 

THE HOSPITAL AUTHORITY hearing Thursday should be interesting. You guys think the authority really has the interests of the citizens it is supposed to serve at heart, or do you think it is just a tool of Phoebe?

 

THE DEA LOST the war on marijuana a long time ago.  They just won’t admit it.  Now no drug testing for city workers..Happy DAZE are hear again.

 

 

THEY SCHEDULED THE Hospital Authority hearing for 10 a.m.? They love to hold them while people are working don’t they?

 

 

THE HERALD’S JD Sumner was on the mark. But in addition to William Wright’s comments being designed to stoke the fires of racism, the “oppressor” comment from the substitute teacher about the curriculum being structured for low income students to fail is beyond ridiculous. Obviously, a collection of pathetic losers at the meeting.

 

 

PATHETIC IS CERTAINLY the right word for it. Someone told me to talk to Wright a couple of months ago and I am glad I didn’t take that person’s advice.

 

 

SO HE IS finally admitting that all involved were the minority and poor. Now we cannot say minority because it is definitely not that. Poor because they want to be. But implication, since they are poor we should let them slide. That is just what our grandparents did in the past and now we are paying for it. Blacks were not required to do well, so now we have to support them.

 

 

THE WORST OF this is that the unknowing and largely uneducated entitlement community does not realize that people like William Wright, Arrival Marks, Sharpton, Jackson and others of that ilk are their very worst enemy. They do not understand that if they buy into the “It is someone else’s fault that I am a failure” the world does not care. They do not get it that if they get through school by lying and cheating as seems to be the path supported by Wright, one day, as adults, someone will expect them to use their knowledge and when they cannot and are fired from their job blaming someone else won’t fly.

 

DO WE HAVE  a substitute teacher in the DCSS telling students that oppressors who only want them to fail designed the curriculum? Do they think society wants them to fail so that we can support them. Guess old Forrest had it right, “Stupid is as stupid does”.

 

IT IS TRAGIC  that they do not understand that some of the people preaching the lies are making a very good living off of them and do not care if they make it or not. I sometimes want to ask, who is wearing the $2000 suit? Who is wearing the Rolex watch? Is it you? Of course it is not but as long as they can convince you to keep buying the suits and watches their mantra will remain the same and your circumstances will never change. You will continue to fail, you will continue to blame others for your failure and the parasites will continue to feed off of you.

 

 

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