The Albany Journal

SBA Names Albany Business Owner 2012 Women in Business Champion of the Year for Georgia and the Southeast

khogencamp — Thu, 17 May 2012 19:30:44 +0000

ATLANTA – Judy Randle, Owner and President of Central Monitoring, Inc. of Albany, Georgia has been named the Small Business Administration’s (SBA) 2012 Women in Business Champion of the Year for both Georgia and SBA’s Southeast Region IV. This award recognizes her for her commitment to the advancement of women’s business ownership. She was nominated by Debbie Finney of the Georgia Small Business Development Center in Albany.

The award recognizes Randle for her commitment and countless hours of support to help women in business, legislative action designed to help small business, and her volunteer efforts to assist women business owners within the community. Judy Randle has made an incredible difference toward improving the environment for women in business.

A native of Colquitt County, Georgia, Randle moved to Albany in 1980 after completing her degree at the University of Georgia. Within three years she launched a telephone answering service that evolved into Central Monitoring Inc.; a company she has since grown from three employees and 300 accounts to 31 employees and 12,000 accounts in 14 states.

In addition to her legislative advocacy, Randle is one of only five women in 100 years elected to chair the Albany Chamber of Commerce. She has served on the Georgia Small Business Development Center Advisory Board, she is a current member and past president of the Dougherty County Rotary, and is a current member and past president of Women in Network, a local organization of women who support each other in their careers.

Judy is an ongoing supporter of Darton College’s Professional Women’s Forum and serves as a Legacy Lady for the Turner Job Corp Endowment program. In every capacity, Judy is a positive role model for women and what they can achieve in business.

Randle was recognized at a luncheon hosted by the Georgia Lender Quality Circle in Atlanta on May 16. Other Georgia Small Business Week winners are: Small Business Persons of the Year, Laura Darnall and Lois Judy, Co-Owners of Candy Craft Creations of Garden City; Financial Services Champion, Colby Cardin of Columbus; Exporter of the Year, Paresh Vyas, President of SKAPS Industries of Athens; and Susan Taylor, owner of Taylor Services of Macon;, Family Owned Business of the Year.

Contact SBA’s David Perry to coordinate one on one interviews with any of the Georgia Small Business Week winners 404-331-0267 or david.perry@sba.gov.

GEORGIA DOT CREWS SCHEDULE SHOULDER WORK ON STATE ROUTE 520 IN DOUGHERTY COUNTY

khogencamp — Thu, 17 May 2012 17:33:58 +0000

WHEN: 7:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m., beginning Monday, May 21 and continuing through

Thursday, May 24.

WHERE: U.S. 82/S.R. 520 in Dougherty County.

WHAT: Georgia DOT Maintenance crews have scheduled shoulder work on U.S. 82/S.R. 520 in Dougherty County. Work is scheduled daily

between 7:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m., beginning Monday, May 21and continuing through Thursday, May 24, weather permitting.

A single lane closure and/or flagman may be in utilized for this work. Motorists should reduce their speed in these maintenance work zones.

Each day, hundreds of Georgia Department of Transportation employees and contractors work on dozens of highway, bridge and intersection improvements throughout the state. Their work often brings them and heavy machinery in close proximity to travel lanes. Fifty-seven Georgia DOT personnel and many more motorists, passengers and contractors’ workers have been killed in highway work zone accidents since 1973. Please help us prevent these tragedies by slowing down; being especially attentive and cautious as you pass through construction work zones; and always driving responsibly. Safer Driving; Safer Work Zones; For Everyone.

Seven Cavaliers receive All-Region honors

khogencamp — Thu, 17 May 2012 17:32:08 +0000

Written by David Mann

5/10/2012 (ALBANY) –Six Darton College baseball student-athletes earned All-Region XVII honors, the GCAA

Casey James

announced today.

The GCAA named Cavalier first-baseman Casey James co-Defensive Player Of The Year along with Georgia Perimeter College’s John Fidanza (tie). James, a freshman from Brunswick, was also named a member of the All-Region Gold Glove Team with teammates Bryant Alonso, a second-baseman from Valdosta, and outfielder Parker Nix.

Nix, a sophomore from Adel, also received All-Conference, 2^ndTeam honors with teammate Cody Wofford, of McDonough.

Parker Nix

Sophomore pitcher Matt Aldrich and outfielder Kevin Manos earned All-Conference, 1^st Team honors.

”I am extremely proud of our season and how far we have come in such a short amount of time,” said Darton College baseball coach, Scot Hemmings, who took over the Cavalier baseball program in the fall. “The All-Conference awards and gold glove selections are direct results of each of these players’ work ethic and dedication to baseball.

“I am proud as I sit back and reflect on each player and his growth as a student-athlete and young

Cody Wofford

man throughout the season.”

These individual ball players drew a lot of positive attention to a rejuvenated Darton baseball program.

For weeks Aldrich and Manos led the NJCAA in strikeouts and RBI, respectively, while James is one of the leading defensive players in the nation. He currently has a .997 fielding percentage and 316 put outs.

Matthew Aldrich

And as a team, the program earned its first national ranking, going as high as No. 12 and spending six weeks in the top 25. The Cavs broke school records in most wins in a season (36), RBI, team RBI, team stolen bases, individual hit-by-pitches and individual at-bats.

Kevin Manos

The Cavaliers spent seven weeks at the top of the GCAA, and entered the conference tournament this past Friday, as the No. 3 seed.

2012 GCAA All-Region Baseball

Bryant Alonso

Player of the Year: JB Wendelken MGC

Coach of the Year: Craig Young

Defense Player of the Year: Co-Winners John Fidanza GPC, Casey James DC

All Conference Team

1st Team

Pitchers: Matthew Aldrich – DC, Sam Agnew-Wieland MGC

Closer: JB Wendelken – MGC

Catcher: John Fidanza – GPC

INF: Wes Armstrong – GPC, Blake Shouse – MGC, Nate Crown – EGC, Dusty Davis – WGT

OF: David Van Horn – GPC, Kevin Manos – DC, Bo Way – MGC

DH: Jake Fields – MGC

2nd Team

Pitchers: Joseph Boatwright – MGC, Monte Reese – GPC

Closer: Christian Turnipseed – GPC

Catcher: Dylan Kelly – MGC

INF: Bobby Woodall – GC, Nate Ferrell – AC, Cody Wofford – DC, McLendon Hill – GPC

OF: JD Sabo – SGC, Parker Nix – DC, Aaron Mizell – GC

DH: Antonio Allen – GPC

2012 All-Region Gold Glove Team

P Andrew Fessler GC

C John Fidanza GPC

1B Casey James DC

2B Bryant Alonso DC

3B Dusty Davis WGT

SS Grant Massey GC

OF John Wesley EGC

OF Parker Nix DC

OF Tyler Bashlor SGC

Who you know and not what you know

khogencamp — Thu, 17 May 2012 14:45:37 +0000

In late 2011, a poll done by Daily Finance.com revealed Albany, Georgia as the fourth poorest city in the nation. Not in the state of Georgia nor in a particular region of the state, but in the entire nation. This speaks loudly for a city with a population of a little more than 70,000 people. Albany is supposed to be a major city for the Southwest Georgia region. However other cities in the region are ranked higher than Albany.

According to an interview done by previous Mayor Adams “The one common denominator that keeps people out of poverty is education.” Wow this can’t be true! Not when Albany State University graduates approximately 290 students per fall and spring semester and some of those students choose to seek employment in Albany to give back to the community. Not to mention the students that graduate from the two year college and the technical school and remain locally. With each secondary institution producing many educated and trained graduates each semester, Albany should have the jobs available to attract them to stay and become residents of Albany.

I personally have been unemployed for the past four years and I am a college graduate. I have only had the opportunity to volunteer and dedicate my skills and services without pay. Even after much dedication and experience gained, I have still been unfortunate to find a job in the city. Yearly, Albany loses many educated men and women who could contribute viably to the community because of the lack of jobs and opportunities for those people who would like to contribute to the cities resources. One factor that I believe to be true about Albany is that in order to advance in a career it depends on who you know and not what you know.

In a city where the average income is less than $19,000 per year, no college graduate would want to remain in such an impoverished city. Those who choose to stay just love the city and would love to see it grow. Albany needs to wake up and allow these college graduates that want to remain locally the opportunity to start a career and succeed. Train them and give them an opportunity to help this city grow and become the Mecca of the Southwest region that it should be.

Albany is not ranked fourth because of education but because the power to be are hiring their friends and family members, regardless to their education or skills. Based on my personal opinion the hiring process has not been based on the skills but based on who referred you to the position. In this way, it keeps the financial gap closed to others and keeping the money within a certain section and/or group of people. If more jobs were brought to Albany and not just jobs that suit a certain group of people then the economy could boom and everyone could prosper.

Albany is also number four because businesses and corporations are leaving Albany because of the city’s approach to financial viability. Similar to the same reason Walmart left the city of Albany and moved to Leesburg. There seems to be more talk about bringing businesses and corporations (jobs) to Albany than what has been actually done. This is also why so many graduates obtain their degrees and leave this city; it is a dead end for any educated person who doesn’t have a last name that is renowned in this city. Wake up Albany, in order for our city to prosper, it’s not who you know, but what you know!

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.

The Adrenal Gland

khogencamp — Thu, 17 May 2012 12:00:22 +0000

The purpose of your adrenal glands is to help your body cope with stresses and survive. They are often referred to as “the glands of stress”. It is their job to help the body deal with stress from every possible source ranging from injury, disease, work, relationships, and all the others. Your resiliency, energy, and endurance all depend on their proper functioning.

The adrenal gland is about the size of a walnut- they sit on top of your kidneys.

Your adrenals significantly affect the functioning of every tissue, organ, and gland in your body, they also have important effects on the way you think and feel. Your adrenal glands closely affect the utilization of carbohydrates, and fats and the conversion of fats and proteins into energy and the distribution of stored fat especially around your waist and the sides of your face.

Your propensity to develop certain kinds of diseases and your ability to respond to chronic illness is influenced significantly by the adrenal glands. The more chronic the illness, the more critical the adrenal response becomes. You cannot live without your adrenal hormones and how well you live depends a great deal on how well your adrenal glands function.

If the adrenal glands are properly balanced and functioning correctly the more we are also.

There are signs and symptoms of adrenal fatigue, also called hypoadrenia. People who suffer from adrenal fatigue frequently have erratic or abnormal blood sugar levels in the form of hypoglycemia.

With hypoadrenia there is more of a tendency to experience allergies, arthritic pain and compromised immune system. Most women who have low adrenal function have more premenstrual tension as well as increased difficulty during menopause.

Adrenals also have an effect on mental states. People with adrenal fatigue show a tendency toward increases fears, anxiety, and depression. They also have of confusion, difficulties in concentrating and less acute memory recall.

Really common signs of adrenal imbalance are “easily frustrated” and insomnia. These symptoms may sound like they are no big deal, part of everyday life but they should not go unnoticed for long periods of time. Adrenal imbalance can lead to a number of very serious health problems, such as fibromyalgia, chronic fatigue syndrome, adult on-set diabetes, autoimmune disorders and alcoholism.

These people may appear to friends and family as being lazy and unmotivated or to have lost their ambition, when in reality quite the opposite is true. They are forced to drive themselves much harder than people with healthy adrenal function merely to accomplish life’s everyday tasks.

Some form of stress usually causes adrenal fatigue. Stress can be physical, emotional, psychological, environmental, infections or of these. It is very important to know that your adrenals respond to every kind of stress the same, whatever the source.

People who are more susceptible to having adrenal fatigue may have some of following issues:

Lack of sleep – poor food choices – using food and drinks as stimulants when tired – staying up late even though fatigued – being constantly in a position of powerlessness – constantly driving yourself – trying to be perfect – staying in double binds (no-win situations) over time – lack of enjoyable and rejuvenating activities.

Adrenal imbalance is something that can be corrected with proper nutritional supplementation. Stop and see me if you think you are having adrenal issues. Getting on a good adrenal supplement can make a huge difference in your every day life!

Fourth of July Fireworks Celebration Vendors Needed

khogencamp — Wed, 16 May 2012 17:30:20 +0000

Albany, Georgia: The Albany Recreation and Parks Department is currently taking applications from food and drink vendors for the annual City of Albany Independence Day Fireworks Celebration. The event will take place on Wednesday, July 4, at the Civic Center. Vendor spaces are available along the east side of South Front Street adjacent to Veteran’s Amphitheater. A non-refundable $100 fee is due along with a vendor application by June 15, 2012. Vendor applications may be picked up at the Recreation and Parks Department Administrative Office at 1301 N. Monroe (in Tift Park) or you may download it on the Recreation and Parks website at www.albany.ga.us (go to City Government, City Departments, Recreation and Parks, then Events). Please note there will be no sales of alcohol or fireworks at this event. For further information, please contact Kristin Caso at 229-430-5222.

Dougherty County Jail Inmate List May 3 – May 10

khogencamp — Wed, 16 May 2012 17:00:51 +0000

Adams, Imarii Shayell, May 4, driving while license suspended/revoked

Adams, Robert Jermaine, May 8, marijuana-possess less than 1oz., prob viol

Alston, Tramail, May 3, spd 56-60/40 zone, suspended dl 1st offense

Archer, Daniel Joel, May 8, hold for other law enforcement

Arnold, Riccardo Montez, May 4, superior crt intermittent sentence

Askew, Jennifer Danielle, May 3, entering auto

Austin, Christopher Michael, May 10, criminal trespass, simple battery

Barlow, William Thomas Jr., May 4, state crt intermittent sentence

Bass, Tyneshia Latrice, May 4, theft by shoplifting

Benjamin, Cashayla Jonquette, May 6, simple battery

Benton, Angelina Kamilah, May 4, weekend prisoner

Bodiford, Larry Lorenzo, May 3, spd 35-40/25 sch zone, suspended dl 1st offense

Bowen, John Austin, May 8, prob viol

Bradford, Tecio Armond, May 5, drug paraphernalia, possession of marij (1 oz 1st offense)

Bradley, Sam Willie, May 9, battery

Braswell, Wayman Maurice, May 4, state crt intermittent sentence

Bridges, Joshua Lee, May 3, entering auto, prob violation

Brookins, Charles Carrol, May 9, prob violation

Brown, Leugene Lavelle, May 8, ret f/trial

Brown, Levoski Tinnell, May 4, disorderly conduct, general

Brown, Marion Jr., May 5, disorderly conduct, general

Brown, Ursula Shantae, May 7, battery, criminal trespass, cruelty to children-allow to wit fel/bat/fv 3rd dg, simple battery

Burks, Lewis Douglas III, May 7, superior court sentence

Bush, William Trey III, May 8, burglary (2 counts), simple assault, simple battery

Byrd, Gregory Armondo, May 6, d u i-of alcohol/drugs, taillights required

Byrd, Ray Anthony, May 5, prob violation, simple battery

Carswell, Willie Frank, May 4, weekend prisoner

Carter, Robert Eugene, May 8, burglary (2 counts), theft by deception

Castleberry, Terri Alisa, May 9, hold for other law enforcement

Clemons, Sherika Dekimya, May 4, duty-involving inj or death, improper passing (left)

Clyde, Kentrell Lamar, May 4, state court sentence

Clyde, Leighandra Deshae, May 8, altered license plate (1st offense), suspended dl 1st offense

Clyde, Richard Lee, May 3, theft by taking

Cobb, Reginald Eugene, May 4, suspended dl 1st offense

Corliss, Cari Nicole, May 8, burglary (2 counts), failure to appear

Covin, James Alvin, May 4, prob violation

Daniel, Fabian Darien, May 4, criminal trespass, simple battery

Daniels, Clifford Mcathur, May 4, civ contempt (child sup), prob violation

Daniels, Jontobivous Termanie, May 7, contempt of court, prob violation

Daniels, Laricky Felt, May 3, failure to appear, state court sentence

Davis, Malcolm Lamar, May 10, criminal damage to property 2nd degree

Davis, Russell Dee Jr., May 6, D U I-of alcohol/drugs

Dawson, Monterio Demonte, May 3, brake light/turn signal required, sale/poss wid/purchase/marij, tag light required

Debruce, Eric Dartaino Jr., May 3, aggravated assault

Dent, Shabreka Montane, May 5, aggravated assault

Dixon, Octavius Demond, May 3, public indecency/general

Dougherty, Dylan Stanley, May 9, housed for feds

Duckworth, Dusty Nicole, May 9, simple battery

Duncan, Kenneth Warren, May 7, contempt of court, disorderly conduct, general

Edwards, Kenya Darrell, May 4, weekend prisoner

Ellis, Jessica Renea, May 4, hold for other law enforcement

Emerson, Karen Denise, May 7, theft by deception, theft by taking

Fink, Adam Craig, May 4, state crt intermittent sentence

Fletcher, Angela Michelle, May 7, interfere w/police

Folsom, Daniel Martin, May 5, DUI (1st offense alcohol), improper lane chge/dr on rdways for traffic

Ford, Fernando Qunsen, May 4, superior crt intermittent sentence

Franklin, Willie Charles, May 8, off bond

Frazier, Faquan Dreshun, May 8, burglary, giving false name, add, DOB to police

Frazier, George Marvin, May 5, DUI of alcohol/drugs (3rd off), speeding (21-25), suspended/revoked license (4th)

Gainer, Rodney Wayne, May 5, theft by shoplifting

Garner, Stephanie Lashondra, May 4, suspended dl 1st offense

Gauldin, Christina Dawn, May 3, deposit account fraud/bad checks (5 counts)

Gavin, Brandi Michelle, May 6, disorderly house, poss/consumption/purchase alcohol by minor

Gibson, Marvin James, May 9, contempt of court, drug poos/mfg/dist in/within 1000′ pub/priv school, drug traffic w/in 1000′ pub park/rec/pub, lotering on school property, sale/poss wid/purchase/marij

Gilbert, David, May 5, fleeing/attempting to elude officer, suspended/revoked license (4th), tag light required

Glenn, Sean Michael, May 7, weekend prisoner

Glenn, Tre Anthony, May 3, parole viol

Goode, Cassandra Annetta, May 8, theft by taking

Gordon, Devante Jamal, May 4, prob violation (2 counts)

Graham, Bryce Richard, May 3, seat belts required, suspended dl 2nd offense

Grant, Stacy, May 7, disorderly conduct, general

Green, Johnny Lee, May 6, suspended dl 2nd offense

Green, Lasamuel Bernard, May 5, sale/poss wid/purchase/marij

Green, Mytrice, May 4, court order sentence

Grierson, William Alvin IV, May 5, drugs not in original container, marijuana-possess less than 1oz., possession and use of drug related objects

Grizzard, Justin, May 3, seat belt required

Haines, Catherine Carol, May 9, prob violation

Hall, James Cartez Jr., May 4, superior crt intermittent sentence

Hall, Kwantavius Montrele, May 5, prob violation

Harris, Shemika Labritney, May 9, theft by shoplifting

Hartage, Justin Rashod, May 6, criminal trespass

Hicks, Katrina Annette, May 3, suspended dl 1st offense

Hill, Shawn Horatio, May 7, prob violation

Hill, Tomeka Vonette, May 8, manufacture/del/dist/admr/sell/pos cont sub, possession and use of drug related objects

Holloway, Phillip Michael, May 5, failure to appear

Holsey, Reginald Bernard, May 5, d u i-of alcohol/drugs, driving while license suspended/revoked, operating motor vehicle approaching emergency veh, possession and use of drug related objects, possession of a schedule i or ii cont sub wid, prob violation

Holsey, Ronald Earl, May 3, theft by conversion, theft by taking

Howard, Dameka Monique, May 3, prob violation

Hubbard, Annette Dorene, May 7, simple battery

Hunt, Alexander O’Neil, May 7, aggravated assault (2 counts), unlawful f per employ/assc w/ str gang

Ingram, Kenneth Patrick, May 8, disorderly conduct, general

Irvin, Adam Oliver, May 9, prob violation

Irvin, Tinesha Tekela, May 8, aggravated assault

Jackson, Akiruh Lishonquale, May 10, theft by shoplifting

Jackson, Destini Chatoria, May 7, prob violation, simple battery

Jenkins, Patrick Eugene, May 8, civ contempt (child sup)

Jenkins, Reginald Lamar, May 7, child molestation

Jimmerson, Maurice Kent, May 5, interfer w/police, public indecency/saggy pants

Johnson, Cedric Bernard, May 6, state crt intermittent sentence

Johnson, Tabitha Chare’, May 3, criminal trespass, simple assault

Jones, Bornunique Marquetta, May 8, prob violation

Jones, Brandon Germayl, May 9, failure to appear

Jones, Kenterro Devoski, May 5, driving while license suspended/revoked, speeding (21-25)

Jordan, Marion Rachard, May 7, suspended/revoked license (2nd), windshield broken/cracked

Justice, Angeline Joy, May 7, giving false name,add,dob to police

Kegler, Ricky Ricardo, May 3, theft by receiving prop stolen in anoth state misd

King, Carl Derrick, May 3, possession of a schedule i or ii cont sub wid, possession of marij (1 oz 1st offense)

King, Ronikeai Danielle, May 7, civ contempt (child sup), interfere w/police, public indecency/general

King, Ronnie Lorenzo, May 4, suspended dl 1st offense

Knighton, Jesbia Danielle, May 5, marijuana-possess less than 1oz., no insurance (1st off)

Lewis, Charles Sr, May 7, disorderly conduct, general

Lewis, Curtiz Lanare, May 8, off bond

Lewis, Roger Tristian, May 7, court order sentence

Littles, Detroy Harrison, May 5, f t d lic on demand (no lic on person), reckless driving, speeding (36-37)

Lofton, Lawrence, May 4, DUI-alcohol / less safe, improper lane usage

Love, Shakita Nicole, May 8, prob violation

Markurt, Julie Marnette, May 7, simple battery – family violence

Mccrary, Kristin Michelle, May 6, DUI driv under the inf of alc conc .08g more 3 hrs, DUI less safe

Mcdonald, Lester Marrand, May 6, simple battery

Mcgill, Undra Ladell, May 6, state crt intermittent sentence

Mcintyre, William Robert, May 6, weekend prisoner

Moore, Allen Clyde, May 8, prob violation

Moore, Jodaria Louisa, May 9, theft by shoplifting

Morman, Denevious Dante, May 8, aggravated assault, fleeing/attempting to elude officer, stop/yield sign violation, unlawful f per employ/assc w/ str gang

Moses, Xavier Antron, May 8, suspended dl 1st offense

Munford, Alonzo Abre, May 7, brake light/signal visibility required, driving while license suspended/revoked, f t d lic on demand(no lic on person), marijuana-possess less than 1oz., no insurance (1st off), open container alcohol-in poss of driver

Nealy, Chiaka Takatia, May 4, state crt intermittent sentence

Ortigoza-Conde, Victor, May 6, no drivers license, red light

Pass, Kiara Racquel, May 7, expired vehicle tag, suspended dl 1st offense

Payne, Raymond Corey, May 9, burglary, criminal damage to property 2nd degree, damage/destroy mailboxes-deface

Perry, Adrian Monique, May 8, weekend prisoner

Perry, Victor Venard, May 4, hold for other law enforcement

Peters, Charlie James, May 10, criminal trespass

Phelps, Donna Elizabeth, May 4, off bond

Pittman, Ryan Alexander, May 9, off bond, unlawful to know rmv/dest ele mon device

Pollard, Mark Lloyd, May 9, weekend prisoner

Porter, Dominique Lamar, May 7, civ contempt (child sup)

Pratt, Tremaine Decorleone, May 5, contempt of court

Price, Joshua Kyle, May 5, no insurance 1st off, suspended dl 4th offense, suspended vehicle registration, tag light required

Randle, Bernard Jr., May 8, failure to appear, off bond

Reynolds, Brandon Mckenzie, May 6, obstruction of officers, poss/consumption/purchase alcohol by minor

Rizzo, Tony, May 7, failure to appear, prob violation

Robinson, Michael Troy, May 7, hold for other law enforcement

Rogers, Martha Ann, May 7, simple assault

Ruise, Sandra Lee, May 8, driving while license suspended/revoked

Scarborough, Joe, May 3, hold for other law enforcement

Scott, Justin Jaleel, May 8, drug traffic w/in 1000′ pub park/rec/pub, hold for other law enforcement, possession of a schedule ii controlled substance, possession of cocaine with intent to distribute

Sellers, Steve Michael, May 6, attempt or conspire to viol ga cont sub act, conspiracy to commit a felony, sale/poss wid/purchase/marij, use of communications facilities drug

Shiver, Jackie Glenn, May 3, state crt intermittent sentence

Sibley, Ernest Emmanuel, May 3, state crt intermittent sentence

Simms, Suzanne Michelle, May 7, civ contempt (child sup)

Sims, Derrick Lamont, May 4, state crt intermittent sentence

Smith, Granvil Kewan, May 9, superior court sentence

Smith, Justin Deion, May 9, suspended dl 2nd offense, suspended dl 3rd offense

Smith, Michael Earl, May 6, obstruction of officers, poss/consumption/purchase alcohol by minor

Smith, Stantaski Montrez, May 3, failure to appear, May 7, prob violation

Smith, Tyquis Devon, May 3, interfer w/police, May 3, open container (po)

Solomon, Mykia, May 8, attendance of witnesses

Solomon, Shyasia Brittannia, May 4, prob violation

Steen, Andrew Brook, May 8, theft by taking

Stephens, Ricky Anthony Jr., May 7, prob violation

Stephens, Serika Sonoria, May 7, interfer w/police

Stewart, Bertram Derek, May 3, ret f/trial

Stroble, Marlen Leconte, May 5, battery, theft by taking

Swan, Shennandoah Leon, May 3, civ contempt (child sup), hold for other law enforcement

Swinson, Christopher Lee, May 4, criminal trespass

Taylor, Damonte Lorenzo, May 8, theft by shoplifting

Thoman, Robert Michael, May 9, theft by shoplifting

Toomer, Clarence Roger, May 8, prob violation

Tucker, Jennifer Elizabeth, May 4, suspended dl 1st offense

Tucker, Sheila Michelle, May 10, theft by shoplifting

Turner, Audie Rex, May 6, driving under the influence alcohol less safe, improper lane chge/dr on rdways for traffic

Tyson, Merrell Travis, May 6, criminal trespass, poss/consumption/purchase alcohol by minor

Upshaw, Vonderemere Devents, May 8, suspended/revoked license (2nd), windshield/window tint violation

Walden, Albert Jr., May 7, simple battery

Walker, Shenekia Sheyona, May 9, theft by shoplifting

Wallace, Terrance James, May 4, weekend prisoner

Walters, Charles Eugene, May 8, theft by shoplifting

Walters, Charles James, May 8, civ contempt (child sup)

Walters, Joyce Denise, May 7, prob violation

Ware, Yolanda Verella, May 4, state crt intermittent sentence

Warren, Mallory Rico, May 8, battery (2 counts)

Whitaker, Adrian Royce, May 9, housed for other law enforcement

Whitlock, William Anthony, May 9, prob violation

Williams, Carrington, May 4, battery

Williams, Daniel Javon, May 5, driving while license suspended/revoked, DUI-alcohol / less safe, improper lane usage

Williams, David Joel, May 3, deposit account fraud/bad checks (3 counts), deposit account fraud/bad checks over $499. (2 counts)

Williams, Gary Wayne, May 8, failure to appear (3 counts)

Williams, Jerome, May 7, simple battery

Williams, Tocoma Lataries, May 9, prob violation

Williams, Wesley Robert, May 8, theft by shoplifting

Wilson, Mark Anthony, May 8, hold for other law enforcement

Wimbish, Johntreavious Antonio, May 8, burglary

Wingfield, Rufus Jr., May 4, superior crt intermittent sentence

Womack, Marilyn Ann, May 4, weekend prisoner

Woodard, Dlishmond Fermindreal, May 8, open container alcohol-in poss of driver, possession and use of drug related objects, sale/poss wid/purchase/marij, speeding (10-15)

Xocuis-Luis, Antonio Cid, May 7, driving without a valid license mis, headlights required

Yarn, Brashaud Rontavis, May 3, prob violation (2 counts)

Zackery, Johnny C, May 3, abandonment child/abandon/non support

All washed up

khogencamp — Wed, 16 May 2012 17:00:13 +0000

Those of you have read my columns know that I have a natural aversion to technology and change. One of the things that I have grown to love though is YouTube because of all of the handyman lessons that are on the videos. It is a great way for the less handy among us to learn how to fix something and save a buck or two.

In the last three years, I’ve made repairs on the washer and dryer. I replaced the heating element in the dryer and had to buy a set of dogs for the washer. Who knew washers even had dogs? The latest repair took me back to the washer. After replacing the easy and inexpensive part, I checked it, and it had the same symptoms, draining and clicking without spinning. Two repairmen and YouTube advised me that the source of my woes was the washer’s transmission. I was told that it was time to purchase a new washer. My bride has to have matching machines so it was time for a new dryer too.

Our old washer and dryer had lasted 17 years before being pronounced dead. That was the last time we were in the market, and things sure have changed a lot in those 17 years. Now washers do not have an agitator. There are front loaders and top loaders, but no agitators. My wife said that we needed a front loader. The salesman told me that you have to keep the door to this dag blasted thing open to prevent it from getting moldy and nasty inside. Now I have to check it for wayward critters that might be nesting in there before I start the laundry. In addition, we are now to clean the washing machine with a special cleaner once a month. The salesman asked how long we have had our current machines. I told him 17 years. Then he told me not to expect 17 years from this washer. He said that the average life on one of these washers is just 5 years. The cost of the new washer was considerably higher than what we had paid back in the day.

With all of the persnickety characteristics of the new washer, it is rated Energy Star, High Efficiency, and whatever other label that the environmentalists can put on the darn thing. It is the greenest white washer that I’ve ever seen. However, I cannot figure out how a washer that will be placed in the junk pile every 5 years is more friendly to the environment than my old 17 year old water hog.

Once the washer and dryer were delivered, it looked like two space ships had landed in the laundry room. During the spin cycle, the washer sounds like it is about to take off. Their shape looks very modern, they have about as many lights as our Christmas tree, and they make chime melodies when starting and stopping.

It is not all bad. I have seen a noticeable difference in how clean our clothes are compared to the water hog. The laundry gets done a lot quicker too. My son couldn’t wait to run a load every time the machine was emptied, but that only lasted until the newness was over. We have come a long way since the old scrub board, wash tub, and lye soap. That cannot be denied. I’d be a little intimidated to lift the hood and check the transmission on the new washer, but that too may be a plus.

Written by Bill Waller. Mr. Waller is a author and contributor local blog, Southwest Georgia Politics. He enjoys writing, traveling, and researching history. He currently resides in Albany, Georgia.

Food Scores

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Albany Middle School, 1700 CORDELL AVE., 31705; May 9; Score: 100; Grade: A

America’s Best Value Inn, 2586 N. SLAPPEY, 31701; May 4; Score: 90; Grade: A

Deep South Motel, 2230 E. OGLETHORPE, 31705
May 9; Score: 100; Grade: A

Dougherty High School, 1800 PEARCE AVE., 31705; May 9; Score: 100; Grade: A

Good Times Wings, Shrimp & Fish, 2125 NEWTON ROAD, 31701
May 9; Score: 100; Grade: A

J. R. Wings & Things, 2221 E. BROAD AVE., 31705; May 10; Score: 100; Grade: A

Marsh Landing, 219 PHILEMA ROAD, 31701; May 10; Score: 100; Grade: A

Mellow Mushroom Pizza Bakers, 2825 NOTTINGHAM WAY, 31707; May 9; Score: 91; Grade: A

Tokyo Japanese Steak House, 2724 DAWSON ROAD, 31707; May 7; Score: 93; Grade: A

Wendy’s, 1714 E. OGLETHORPE, 31705; May 7; Score: 95; Grade

Business License Applications

khogencamp — Wed, 16 May 2012 10:30:30 +0000

DT MEDIA & MARKETING LLC, 315 N. Washington St., 31701; Daniel Titus; 234-0839; Website

DIRTY SOUTH ENTERTAINMENT, 1662 Sunny Lane, 31701; Toney Mosley; 288-0835; Music Business

K2 SOLUTIONS, 2110 Jones Ave., 31707; Kenneth Trent; 894-5173; Handyman

QUICK WILLIE TOWING, 406 Bush St., 31705; Willie Sessions; 376-6842; Towing

THE TILE EXPERTS, 2873 S.W. Mauldin Ave., Lake City, Fla., 32024; Cody Blank; 386-867-1470; Sub-Contractor

TWIN TOWERS ENTERTAINMENT, 149 Bridges Lane, 31705; Frank & Franklin Thompson; 225-8557; Management Co.

DIRT DEVILS, 900 10th Ave., 31701; R. Dupree & S. Blanchard; 343-4014

Cleaning Service

HALE BATTERY SERVICE, 1004 Flint Ave., 31705; Dwayne Hale; 344-3912

Sales

RAM JACK SOLID FOUNDATIONS, 17690 N.W. 278th Ave., Alachua, Fla. 32615; Matthew Miller; 386-462-3001; Foundation Repair

STALVEY CLASSIC MOTORCARS, INC., 2606 Dawson Road, 31707; Larry Stalvey; 344-3001

Auto Service

TRICON DEVELOPMENT, 5561 Sumner Road, Hahira, Ga., 31632; John Bailey; 460-3469

General Contractor

LONZIE WHITE CONSTRUCTION, 5701 Goldenrod Road, 31701; Lonzie White; 435-2775; Construction