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Been There, Run That

– March 31, 2012Posted in: Doug Rea

 

 

The title for this week’s edition of With Your Latte is taken from a sticker that is proudly displayed on the back window of my mini-van.  Above the wording sits the number 13.1 signifying that I have completed the half marathon.

As of late I have been writing about my experience.  Most recently my musings tended more toward the obstacles that I had to overcome to complete the run.  Referencing the story of David and Goliath I found that David implored certain strategies in defeating the almost 10’ tall Giant.  Last week I mentioned David’s perspective.  This week it was the way that David looked back on other victories that intrigued me. As always you can catch up at www.WithYourLatte.com.

The future king looked back over his young life recalling other times when The Lord caused him to overcome impossible odds.  In 1Samuel 17:36 David shares with King Saul that he had killed 2 fierce animals that where after his sheep. He was a shepherd after all. Neither the lion nor the bear was a match for the teenager who was supernaturally empowered. As a result, David was able to draw confidence from these incidences that if he were fighting for The Lord, that The Lord would fight for him.

Following David’s lead, I looked back over my life and remembered a health crisis that was averted – and in a way that can only be described as supernatural. During a check up for chest pains, an x-ray clearly showed a mass on one lung. The doctor, now with a senior physician in tow, made immediate plans for further tests. They assured me that the hospital was expecting me, that the radiologists would personally see to my scan, and that the pulmonologists would take over my care from there.   A group of us from Connections, however, didn’t see what the doctors saw.  For us, we saw the growth as, “an unclean mass trying to invade my body.” We prayed that it would go – believing that it was not God’s will for it to exist.  The CT scan showed no mass. It was gone.

I am sure you too have your stories of the impossible suddenly becoming possible.  If nothing comes to mind, look to the bible.  It is chock-full of such accounts.  Read inspiring stories and books by those who have overcome the odds to complete something once thought impossible. And perhaps before you tackle “Goliath” you might want to start with something not as formidable.  I attempted a 5k before I tried to train for a half-marathon. I never attempted to lose 50+ lbs. I planned for 1 pound per week.  I started by replacing drive through eating with home cooked meals.  I built from there.

Finally, enjoy the small victories.  Each downward move of the scale and each mile increased carried its own victory, accomplishment, and story.  The smaller victories will give you the confidence you need to reach high and father.

REMEMBER: You can still enjoy Your Latte sugar free and low fat.  See you next week

Doug Rea is the Pastor at Connections in Albany, GA.

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40 Days at the Capitol- Installment 10

– March 31, 2012Posted in: Government, Headlines

To our readers:   State Senator Buddy Carter (R- Pooler) will be reporting each week during the Legislative Session.  The session began January 9, 2012 and is expected to last until the latter days of March. .

Day 34 (Monday, March 19, 2012): My week gets off to an inauspicious start today as I am running late and find that the streets around the Capitol have been closed to celebrate the 75th anniversary of the Georgia State Patrol.  I am already late for House rules and as I sit in traffic outside the Capitol I decide to pull over in a public parking space and run inside before I miss the meeting.  Out of breath from running down the street, I make it to the meeting before the committee adjourns only to find out that my bills from last week have not been placed on the list for consideration.  It is definitely Monday morning!

After retrieving my truck and parking in my designated space, I make it to our morning caucus meeting where we review the 2012 Tax Reform Package, one of our signature pieces of legislation this session that we will be voting on later this week.  As we go into session early in the afternoon, we recognize six different groups before we pass four bills.

HB 39 seeks to discourage truancy among the students of the state’s education system by requiring that a school send a statement of attendance requirements by first class mail to a student’s parent after five unexcused days of absence without a response.

HB 900 provides that in order for a trailer to be scrapped, the owner must also surrender the trailer’s certificate of title while HB 868 amends existing incentives for job creation in Georgia.

Although not on the agenda for today, HR 1162, the charter schools constitutional amendment that had been tabled after hours of debate a few weeks ago, is brought off the table and debated for over an hour again today.  Persistence pays off today as HR 1162 passes by a vote of 40-16, easily surpassing the two-thirds majority needed for passage of a constitutional amendment.  After session we spend a full 4 & ½ hours in one of the most contentious and intense committee meetings I have ever experienced before finally passing HB 954, the fetal pain bill, out of Health and Human Services.  As I leave at 8PM, I am exhausted but thankfully the traffic around the Capitol is better than it was at 8AM this morning.

Day 35 (Tuesday, March 20, 2012):  After paying my daily visit to the House rules committee to request my bills be put on the House calendar, I attend an Appropriations committee meeting where we pass out the FY13 budget.  As we go into session at 11:30AM I am honored to have my good friend, Rev. Kenny Grant from Savannah as our Pastor of the Day.

We pass out five bills today, including HB 514 that authorizes licensed distillers to provide educational and promotional tours of distillery premises upon application to the commissioner of Agriculture. The tours may include limited free tasting of one-half ounce per person per day.  Because this involves opening up the code section dealing with distilled spirits, a number of amendments are attempted to be added only to be defeated.  As is always the case when a vote is taken relating to alcoholic beverages, cries of “liquor bill, liquor bill” can be heard being shouted in the chamber.

Also passed today is HB 1146, which establishes the Georgia Vocational Rehabilitation Agency and the Georgia Vocational Rehabilitation Services Board.  It also transfers the Division of Rehabilitation Services from the Department of Labor to the Georgia Vocational Rehabilitation Agency.

Day 36 (Wednesday, March 21, 2012):  The morning begins with a Chatham County legislative delegation meeting where we adopt a resolution from the Chatham County Commission changing the makeup of the Chatham Area Transit (CAT) board.  We welcome Governor Nathan Deal to our caucus meeting this morning as he comes to thank us for our vote to pass the charter school constitutional amendment on Monday.

Our devotional today is led by one of our fellow members, Senator Frank Ginn from Danielsville.  Although I only met Sen. Ginn when he entered the Senate two years ago, I attended Young Harris College with two of his brothers, Candler and Charlie.  In what was one of the most heartfelt and difficult devotions I have ever witnessed, Sen. Ginn recounted how he tragically lost his 10 year old son in a four-wheeler accident weeks after he had announced he would be running for the State Senate.  After the horrible accident, he recounted how he had decided not to qualify to run only to change his mind when he discovered a letter his son had written days before his untimely death saying how proud he was of his father willing to serve.

I present HB 897 on the floor today and explain how it amends language governing the Georgia Workforce Investment Board by deleting the term “Georgia Work Ready.”  Other bills to pass today include HB 742, the FY13 budget, and HB 208 which repeals the provisions that allow a retired teacher to return to full-time service as a classroom teacher and continue to receive retirement benefits from the Teacher Retirement System.

Day 37 (Thursday, March 22, 2012): The news is good this morning as we have another meeting of the Chatham County legislative delegation and finally have district maps we can all agree on.  Thanks to the efforts of Senator Lester Jackson and the Dean of our delegation, Rep. Ron Stephens, this long and arduous process is finally completed.

After my usual House Rules and Republican Caucus meetings, we go into session at 10AM.  We spend most of the morning debating HB 181, the Special Needs Scholarship, which requires local resident school systems to notify parents of disabled students that their child may be eligible for a scholarship and where additional information may be obtained. After a very emotional and controversial debate the bill passes.

After lunch, by a unanimous vote of 54-0, we pass HB 386, the 2012 Tax Reform Package, one of the most significant pieces of legislation passed in many years and the signature piece of legislation for this session. It includes a three year sales tax holiday for school supplies and energy efficient products, significant reduction of the marriage penalty, elimination of the “birthday” tax and sales tax on motor vehicles, a tax exemption on energy used in manufacturing as well as an E-Fairness measure which will aid in the growth of local businesses.  This momentous piece of legislation is the culmination of three years work and makes us all, Democrats and Republicans, proud of our work at the Capitol.

 

Senator Buddy Carter can be reached at Coverdell Legislative Office Building (C.L.O.B.) Room 301-A, Atlanta, GA, 30334.  His Capitol office number is 404-656-5109. You can connect with him on Facebook at facebook.com/buddycarterga or follow him on Twitter @Buddy_Carter.
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2012 Kiwanis Art Contest Winners

– March 30, 2012Posted in: Press Releases

 

 

Special to the Journal

 

The winners of the local 2012 Kiwanis Art Contest were announced during a reception held Sunday afternoon, March 18, at the Albany Museum of Art (AMA).

First-place winners were: 12th grade, Abigail Barlow, Westover High School; 11th Grade, Angelise Anderson, Westover High; 10th Grade, Aniessa Fudge, Westover High; 9th Grade, Brittany Mitchell, Westover High; 8th Grade, Darrek Garner, Albany Middle School; 7th Grade, Marcus McCoy, Merry Acres Middle School; and 6th Grade, Jordan Jones, Albany Middle School.

Since 1980, the Kiwanis Club of Dougherty County has annually sponsored the art contest for students in Dougherty and Lee counties. Included in the competition are students from grades K-12 in private and public schools, as well as recently-added home school students.

Only middle and high school student artwork is judged and awarded prizes. Elementary school entries are selected by teachers and are displayed in an exhibition at Albany Mall. All students who have artwork for entry in the contest or display at the mall are awarded a certificate for their efforts. Even to have artwork entered in the contest is considered an honor, since each teacher can select only 30 pieces with a limit of three by any one student.

This year, three judges – AMA staffer Crystal Morrison, local artist Steve Hinton, and former art teacher Diane Wosotowsky – reviewed and rated the middle and high school entries. The first-place winners in the local contest are entered in the statewide Georgia Kiwanis District competition. Prizes in the state contest total $7,000 in scholarship funds. Since 1990, entries in the Dougherty/Lee contest have earned more than $30,000 in awards at the state level.

Winning middle and high school artworks are displayed in AMA’s Willson Auditorium and will remain there until April 27. Winning elementary art pieces will be exhibited at Albany Mall adjacent to Sears department store from April 16 through April 29.

Middle and high school art will go on display April 29 and will remain until May 13.

On Monday, May 14, local winners will be hosted and recognized during the Kiwanis Club of Dougherty County weekly luncheon meeting, where more than $1,500 in prize money will be awarded. A “Best in Show” recipient will also be announced, with a $250 prize.

Appreciation is expressed to partners who are helping the Kiwanis Club of Dougherty County to carry out the contest: the Dougherty and Lee counties’ school systems, Southwest Georgia Home School Association, the Albany Area Arts Council, Albany Museum of Art, and Albany Mall.

According to Dougherty Kiwanis art contest chair Ken Rodd and club president Todd Butler, “On behalf of the 120 members of the Kiwanis Club of Dougherty County, thank you for your support of art in the schools and helping us encourage the youth of our community.”

Rodd acted as emcee of the Sunday awards ceremony, with winners announced and ribbons presented by Kiwanians Ann Owen and Kristin Caso.

Winners in the contest are: Sixth Grade, first place, Jordan Jones, Albany Middle School; second place, Waverly Wahbeh, Deerfield Windsor; third place, Albert Mumphrey, Albany Middle School; honorable mentions, Sidney Reid, Merry Acres Middle School; Gauge Peterson, Albany Middle School; Nechemya Tumbling, Dougherty International Education Middle School (DIEMS); Mishari King, Robert Cross Middle School.

Seventh Grade, first place, Marcus McCoy, Merry Acres Middle School; second place, Essence Baisden, DIEMS; third place, Richard Haines, Albany Middle School; honorable mentions, Kiara Douglas, Robert Cross Middle School; Luis Resendez, Robert Cross Middle School; Richard Haines, Albany Middle; Kendyll Freeman, Deerfield Windsor; Hannah Takesh, St. Teresa’s Catholic School; Jenny Wang, Lee County Middle School; Chris Jenkins, Radium Springs Middle School.

Eighth Grade: first place, Darrek Garner, Albany Middle School; second place, William Bryant, Robert Cross Middle School; third place, Hadden Kelley, Deerfield Windsor; honorable mentions, Alisa Ivanina, Robert Cross Middle School; Tahji Davis, Albany Middle; Ashley Flick, Robert Cross; Nakeyah  Marshall, Southside Middle; Shontell Smith, Southside Middle; Demetrius Joseph, Radium Springs Middle.

Ninth Grade: first place, Brittany Mitchell, Westover High; second place, Mallorie Sammons, Deerfield Windsor; third place, Mallorie Sammons, Deerfield Windsor; honorable mentions, Ka’Nena Alford, Dougherty High; Chiarra Palozzollo, Westover High.

Tenth Grade: first place, Aniessa Fudge, Westover High; second place, Gabby Burt, Deerfield Windsor; third place, Emily McPeters, Deerfield Windsor; honorable mentions, Jeffrey Wallace, Albany High; Brian Sawchun, Albany High; Hannah Harper, Westover High; Emily McPeters, Deerfield Windsor.

Eleventh Grade: first place, Angelise Anderson, Westover High;  second place, Kaylan Conklin, Albany High; third place, Jamil Zachery, Albany High; honorable mentions, Teddrisha Stephens, Albany High; Sarah Cory, Lee County High; Tenisha Polite, Dougherty High; Tanisha Young, Westover High; Maddie Leach, SW Georgia Home School; Mary Claire Sanders, SW Georgia Home School; Marlee Skinner, Deerfield Windsor.

Twelfth Grade: first place, Abigail Barlow, Westover High; second place, Tyra Teadt, Lee County High; third place, Tamia Lewis, Dougherty High; honorable mentions, Tyrell Burks, Albany High; Phyl Fralick, Westover High; Tunisha Hayes, Westover High; Briauna Anglin, Westover High; Heather Lash, Deerfield Windsor.

Best of Show: first place, Hannah Harper, 10th grade, Westover High; Katie Brown, 11th grade, Westover High; third place, Diana Raulerson, 11th grade, Westover High.

 


Guests view winning art contest entries arranged on the walls of the Willson Auditorium at Albany Museum of Art.

 

 

Dougherty County Kiwanians Joan Toole and Ann Owen assist a guest with refreshments at the museum art contest reception.

 

 

 

 

Tags: 2012 Kiwanis Art Contest, Albany Museum of Art (AMA), kiwanis, museum art contest, School children, Willson Auditorium, winners
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Pay it all back

– March 30, 2012Posted in: Columns, Ted Anderson

 

 

I have been wondering about this for many years and I have never been able to figure out why our government is so pitiful when it comes to handling OUR money.  They do a lot of stupid things, it seems to me, especially when our country is in such a pure financial condition.  What am I talking about?

Every day, I hear about how over crowded our jails and prisons are how much per year it costs to house and to take care of each prisoner.  It seems to me that not long ago, I heard that the cost was approaching $60,000 per head!  Did you know that?  And how much do these prisoners pay the government back to cover these expenses?  I’m sure that you have already guessed correctly, if you didn’t know already.  That’s right.  To the best of my knowledge, the prisoners don’t pay a penny back to us for all these costs that they have caused us…the general public!   Now, do you think that is right?  Now, I have to clear that up a little bit.  I have been in a couple prisons.  No, I didn’t break the law.  I was there on business.  At one of them, the prisoners were manufacturing shoes and other items that were to be used by the prisoners which would save us all quite a bit of money.

I think that every one of our jails and prisons should be set up to manufacture everything that the prisoners need during their stay cooped up away from society.  They shouldn’t be just sitting around or exercising to build their muscles so they can overpower the guards.  Each and every one of  the prisoners need to be responsible for paying back the government (us) for all the costs of their incarceration.  They should not be given a free ride.   Do you suppose such a requirement could be an additional deterrent and cause them to think twice about a life of crime?   If they are in for life, well, then, they will need to work doing something all the time that they are imprisoned.

I surely like what that Sheriff in Arizona is doing with his prisoners.  You know, the one who has the prisoners living in tents instead of nice air conditioned rooms.  If I was put in one of those tents, sweating in the summer Arizona heat, I certainly would do every things I could to not do anything that would cause me to spend extra time there!  How about you?  If you agree with me, write your Congressman and insist that something must be done to make prisoners pay their way for every penny of cost while they are in a correctional facility.

Guess what, if you are to accomplish this in your State, the savings should have a  great effect on your taxes. Maybe a big affect on those taxes!

 

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.

 

Tags: cost, crime, incarceration, prison, prisoners, Ted Anderson
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EASTER HAM

– March 30, 2012Posted in: In The Kitchen, IN THE KITCHEN WITH ELAINE

 

 

 

When we have our family and friends gathering for Easter, everybody brings their favorite dish to go with ham. It is always a feast. This is the best ham ever and so easy.

Choose your favorite smoked ham. Mine is a Lee ham…whole or half butt end, which has more meat than the shank part.  To prepare the half ham, wash it with cold water and place in a large, covered roasting pan. Start baking at 450 degrees for approximately 1 hour. Check pan and if there is no liquid in bottom, add 1 and a half cups of hot water. Reduce heat to 375° and cook for 2 more hours. Remove cover and cook for 1 to 1 and a half hours to crisp up the skin.

This is fall-off-the-bone goodness. All the juice that is left in the roasting pan makes the best rice. We call it rice after ham. Check the juice for saltiness first. If it is too salty, use half juice and half water to make the rice. Make the rice according to directions on rice package. This is wonderful. I hope you enjoy.

I cook the whole ham all night at 350 degrees. In the morning, crisp up the skin.

This ham is so delicious and so easy. If you have leftovers, use in sandwiches, casseroles or omelets.  Hope you enjoy.

Easter blessings to you all!

 

Elaine Barrett, along with husband, Rick, owns and operates The Flower Gazebo on Washington St., in downtown Albany and is part of a family of excellent southern cooks. She recently she has written and published a cookbook, “In the Kitchen with Elaine”.

 

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15,000 EGGS TO BE DROPPED ONTO INTRAMURAL FIELD at DARTON COLLEGE

– March 29, 2012Posted in: Press Releases

 

 

Special to the Journal

 

Greenbriar Church is taking the typical Easter Egg Hunt & turning it upside down for the community!

Using a helicopter and numerous volunteers, 15,000 plastic eggs will be dropped onto the Intramural Field at Darton College on Saturday, April 7. The event, sponsored by Greenbriar Church, is for kids 12 and under and will feature kids’ play zones and prizes from candy to iPods, Nintindo DS and an iPad 2. The event begins at 10:00am and the egg drop will happen at 11:00am.

Prior to the egg drop there will be age appropriate activity zones, one for preschoolers and one for children. Immediately after the helicopter drops the eggs onto the field, children, three years to 12 years old will participate in collecting the 15,000 eggs. The field will be divided into sections by age so that each child has a fair chance of collecting eggs.

If you would like more information about this event, or to schedule an interview with a staff member, please call Mandy Kavanaugh at 229-894-2556 or email her at mandy@greenbriarchurch.net.

 

Tags: Darton college, Easter egg hunt
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Psst! We’re being watched!

– March 29, 2012Posted in: Geek Speak

 

               Privacy appears to be kind of a “personal thing” and some of my readers are more upset than others about the recent policy changes at Google.  To be fair, it’s not just Google but the whole prying Internet experience that gives some the creeps.  As I said last week, one way to look at the loss of privacy is as a cost/benefit proposition.  You have to decide for yourself if the service offered or the convenience afforded is worth the incremental loss in privacy on a situation by situation basis.

What’s the big deal about tracking my web surfing you may ask?  Such data mining (as it’s called) can   reveal a startling amount of personal information about you, such as your personal shopping preferences, family circumstances, political leanings, medical conditions, and much more.  These are the tamer tidbits; what if you have an interest in an unpopular subject or some other pursuit that you don’t want to share with all?

How can you express your displeasure with Google’s new privacy policies?  One way might be to stop using their flagship enterprise for a while and see if decreased traffic gets their attention.  I’m talking about not using the world’s number one search engine for a period, namely Google.  The venerable and ubiquitous Google search engine is their pride and joy and namesake.  It’s at the heart of their brand.  Mind you, I’m not trying to start a boycott, just answering your question about how to voice your displeasure.

Naturally you’ll want a substitute search engine and I’ll suggest a couple.  One that continues to make a splash on tech news sites is called DuckDuckGo, started by Gabriel Weinberg.  This little, would be giant killer has grown to the point of receiving about a million visits per day.  Startpage by ixquick is another site that is on the leading edge of this privacy issue. They make this claim on their Home Page, “ Startpage, and its sister search engine Ixquick, are the only third-party certified search engines in the world that do not record your IP address or track your searches.”  If that gives you comfort, give them a try.

Privacy is a very important and complicated issue and should not be taken lightly.  The ultimate invasion of privacy as in identity theft can be a life changing experience and take years and lots of money to recover. Remember that you are exposed not just while web surfing, but whenever you are on a social network like Facebook or Twitter.  Whenever data about you is being collected and stored, in whatever venue; there is risk that your data can be leaked by incompetence, by accident or purposely stolen.

If you want more information or have other questions, start with sites like privacy rights.org or worldprivacyforum.org.  Dare I say Google them?  Find their websites with whatever degree of privacy you deem appropriate.  Till next week, be alert and send your questions to:

geekspeak@mchsi.com

 

jimhallWritten by Jim Hall. Email your questions to geekspeak@mchsi.com . You can find Jim online at HallsTrainingSolutions.com

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Dougherty County Jail Inmate List March 15 – March 22

– March 28, 2012Posted in: Crime, Dougherty County Jail Inmate List, Headlines, The Public Record

 

 

Adams, William Franklin, March 17, disorderly conduct

Anderson, Linda Nicole, March 17, weekend prisoner

Armstrong, Neal Orlando, March 15, ret f/trial

Austin, Katie Elizabeth, March 18, DUI-driv under the inf of alc conc .08g more 3 hrs, marijuana-possess less than 1oz., open container alcohol-in poss of driver

Baker, Jerry Wayne, March 17, pedestrian under influence

Barnes, Aaron Jerod, March 16, carrying weapon without license – 1st offense (2 counts), criminal use of article with altered id mark

Barnes, Ronald Tyrone Jr., March 19, possession and use of drug related objects, possession of cocaine with intent to distribute, sale/poss wid/purchase/marij (2 counts)

Battle, Annie Pearl, March 19, court order sentence

Bennett, Arkierra Shardia, March 21, aggravated assault (2 counts)

Berry, Bobby Leonard, March 19, criminal use of article with altered id mark

Berry, Juston Eugene, March 17, prob violation

Birdsong, Cynthia Lee, March 16, prob violation

Bishop, Javaris Qunate, March 20, obstruction of officers, receipt/poss/transf firearm by conv fel 1st ofndr (4 counts), sale/poss wid/purchase/marij

Blakely, Brandon Bernard, March 15, theft by taking

Bogan, Elliott Lovean, March 15, state crt intermittent sentence

Boggs, Donna Marie, March 15, battery, prob violation

Bonner, Tracy Alexander, March 15, prob violation

Boyd, Larry James, March 17, aggravated assault

Bradford, Tecio Armond, March 15, prob violation

Brazil, Angela Michele, March 17, disorderly conduct, general, drug paraphernalia, possession of marij (1 oz 1st offense)

Brown, Charles Jamar, March 21, sale/poss wid/purchase/marij

Brown, Courtney Thomas, March 21, prob violation

Brown, Dontrell Breon, March 21, disorderly conduct, general, possession of marij (1 oz 1st offense)

Brown, Freddriquez Leon, March 18, disorderly conduct, general

Brown, Michael Bernard, March 22, theft by shoplifting

Brown, William Antwaun, March 19, prob violation

Bryant, Leah Michelle, March 20, weekend prisoner

Bullock, Joya, March 16, theft by shoplifting

Burr, Dontravious Antwan, March 21, prob viol

Burroughs, Forrest Christopher, March 15, failure to appear, off bond

Burton, Octavia Shantae, March 17, suspended dl 1st offense

Bush, Jimmy Lee, March 16, criminal trespass, theft by taking

Carswell, Willie Frank, March 20, suspended/revoked license (3rd)

Carter, Ameeyah Nadiyah, March 20, state crt intermittent sentence

Carter, Tony Lionelle, March 16, weekend prisoner

Clark, Kendall James, March 18, drug paraphernalia

Clark, Reggie Oniki Jr., March 19, court order sentence

Clay, Franklin Willis, March 15, prob violation, register sex dang emp/vol act af july 1 2008

Clay, Randall Donald, March 15, receipt/poss/transf firearm by conv fel 1st ofndr

Cobb, Charlie Jr., March 21, driving while license suspended/revoked

Corliss, Deborah Lynn, March 21, weekend prisoner

Cowan, Richard Gean, March 21, loitering/prowling

Crowder, Jeffery Alan, March 18, DUI-driv under the inf of alc conc .08g more 3 hrs

Culbert, Carey Lee, March 21, cruelty to animals (2 counts)

Curry, John Edward, March 17, prob violation, receipt/poss/transf firearm by conv fel 1st ofndr

Davis, Derick Daquan, March 21, driving while license suspended/revoked, improper/defaced license plates, no insurance (1st off), prob violation, suspended vehicle registration (canceled, revoked)

Dorsey, Jerell Rashard, March 21, terroristic threats and acts (3 counts)

Duncan, Briton Deion, March 19, marijuana-possess less than 1oz.

Edwards, Kenneth Devane, March 16, criminal trespass, obstruction of officers, theft by taking

Evans, Gary Bernard, March 20, simple battery

Feaster, Johnny Lewis, March 16, theft by shoplifting

Fisher, Ashley Nicole Story, March 20, prob violation

Fleming, Antwan, March 21, criminal trespass, theft by taking

Fleming, Joshua Jermaine, March 21, criminal trespass, theft by taking

Fletcher, Travis Chartel, March 16, driving while license suspended/revoked, headlights required, obstruction of officers

Ford, Johntavious, March 21, loitering/prowling

Fortson, Quincy Howard, March 16, theft by shoplifting

Fowler, Torey Mauricio, March 17, drug poos/mfg/dist in/within 1000′ pub/priv school, possession of cocaine with intent to distribute, prob violation

Furlow, Dexter Jr., March 19, manufacture/sell/dispense/distribute, possession and use of drug related objects, possession of cocaine with intent to distribute, sale/poss wid/purchase/marij (2 counts)

Glenn, Tre Anthony, March 17, giving false name, add, DOBto police

Green, Courtney Montrez, March 20, receipt/poss/transf firearm by conv fel 1st ofndr (4 counts), sale/poss wid/purchase/marij

Green, Eddie J, March 16, marijuana-possess less than 1oz.

Greene, Jeffery Dwight, March 21, prob violation

Hall, James Cartez Jr., March 16, superior crt intermittent sentence

Harrell, Christopher Brian, March 17, DUI-less safe, improper lane chge/dr on rdways for traffic, laying drag, reckless driving

Harris, Bennie Lee, March 19, battery, cruelty to children-allow to wit fel/bat/fv 3rd dg

Harris, Samuel El’Mand0, March 18, simple battery

Harvey, Corey Isaiah, March 21, reckless conduct (4 counts), sale/poss wid/purchase/marij

Harvey, Tyran Demone, March 21, reckless conduct (4 counts), sale/poss wid/purchase/marij

Hayes, Maceo Kenya, March 17, marijuana-possess less than 1oz., possession marij (1 oz 1st offense)

Head, Chad Everett, March 20, leaving scene of accident, reckless driving

Hepner, Mallory Lee, March 19, civ contempt (child sup), hold for other law enforcement, prob viol

Hightower, Willie Charles, March 17, state crt intermittent sentence

Hill, Alvin Milton, March 20, prob violation, seat belts required

Hill, John Michael, March 16, battery – family violence (1st offense), cruelty to children-allow to wit fel/bat/fv 3rd dg

Hilson, Germaine Bernard, March 19, civ contempt (child sup), prob violation

Hood, Preston Wade, March 21, deposit account fraud/bad check

Hope, Jonterrias Dejuan, March 18, child restraint 4yrs & under (2 counts), driving while license suspended/revoked

Hudson, Chandreka Elizabeth, March 20, sale/poss wid/purchase/marij

Huff, Ryan Sidney, March 19, theft by shoplifting

Hunt, Jermi Dewayne, March 20, battery, marijuana-possess less than 1oz.

Hunter, Amanda Anne, March 16, superior crt intermittent sentence

Hurst, Robert Nicholas, March 21, theft by shoplifting

Jackson, Tomaro Jinae, March 15, disorderly conduct, general

James, Tasha Monquie, March 19, sale/poss wid/purchase/marij

Johnson, Demarrio Sherrod, March 18, driving while license suspended/revoked, red light violation, suspended vehicle registration (canceled, revoked)

Johnson, Ronald, March 16, criminal trespass

Johnson, Sheldon Lonzo Jr., March 22, hold for other law enforcement

Jones, Alonzo Devorl, March 17, colliding with stationary object, DUI-(1st offense alcohol), DUI-less safe, red light, suspended dl 1st offense

Jones, Arthur Jontae, March 15, theft by taking

Jones, Johnny Otis, March 16, prob violation

Jones, Kimyla Sade, March 19, possession and use of drug related objects, possession of cocaine with intent to distribute, sale/poss wid/purchase/marij (2 counts),

Jones, Milton Bernard, March 21, forgery 1st degree, theft by taking

Jones, Roy Lee Jr., March 19, prob violation

Jones, Toronto Rico Jr., March 20, receipt/poss/transf firearm by conv fel 1st ofndr (3 counts), sale/poss wid/purchase/marij

Kelson, Narada Donnell, March 16, weekend prisoner

Knight, Keyambi Lashay, March 20, sale/poss wid/purchase/marij

Lamb, Matthew John, March 16, possession of methamphetamine

Lawrence, Timothy Norris, March 20, sale/poss wid/purchase/marij

Lewis, Charles Leonard, March 18, driving while license suspended/revoked, speeding (10-15)

Lewis, Jamie Lee, March 17, disorderly conduct, general

Lowe, Joshua Lamar, March 16, poss alcohol on school grounds, poss/consumption/purchase alcohol by minor

Mango, Curtis Rodtague, March 20, driving while license suspended/revoked

Mansfield, David Brett Jr., March 20, driving while license suspended/revoked

Marshall, Bernard Durie, March 15, battery

Marshall, Lora Ann, March 15, abuse/neglect/exploit-disab/elder person, theft by taking

Mathis, Regina Michelle, March 20, dist drugs w/o firn;ficticious

Mathis, Shumn Terevo, March 18, battery, simple battery

Mathis, Vivian Elaine, March 19, prob violation

Mattox, Melissa Lee, March 16, theft by shoplifting, off bond

Mayberry, Tedesco Sharrod, March 15, receipt/poss/transf firearm by conv fel 1st ofndr

Mcconnell, Richard Les, March 17, prob violation

Mcgriff, Nikita James, March 19, violation of family violence order

Mcquirt, Bonnie Vickie, March 15, disorderly conduct, general

Mcwhorter, Matavis Deyon, March 17, failure to appear

Meek, Fred Eugene, March 21, driving while license suspended/revoked, fa/knife poss during crime/attempt crime (3 counts), manufacture/sell/dispense/distribute (2 counts), prob violation

Melendez, Richard, March 17, simple assault

Merritt, Joyell Carlantria, March 15, dist drugs w/o firn;ficticious

Merritt, Milton Wayne Jr., March 18, prob violation

Miller, John Marion, March 19, prob violation, theft by receiving stolen property

Mims, Martavius Dwayn, March 18, possession marij (1 oz 1st offense)

Moore, Andre, March 17, aggravated assault, cruelty to children in 3rd degree 3rd or sub ofnse, simple battery, terroristic threats and acts

Moore, Keith Bernard, March 21, battery

Moore, Wontavious Quontell, March 22, giving false name, add, DOB to police

Morgan, Tarris Terell, March 15, weekend prisoner

Morgan, William Phillip, March 17, hold for other law enforcement

Murphy, Eugene Edward, March 20, theft by taking

Myers, Otis, March 21, aggravated assault (7 counts), armed rob, cruelty to children-deprv of necessary sub 1st dg, failure to appear, hold for other law enforcement (2 counts), prob violation

Nealy, Chiaka Takatia, March 19, prob violation

Nealy, Henry Jr., March 21, expired tag, operating unsafe vehicle, theft by receiving stolen property, unlawful use license plate

Oneal, Mark Allen II, March 15, weekend prisoner

Owens, Lauren A, March 17, DUI-driv under the inf of alc conc .08g more 3 hrs, stop sign/yield signs

Parker, Clifford Jermaine, March 15, disorderly conduct, general, poss consumpt alco by minor

Patterson, Wayne Jr., March 16, marijuana-possess less than 1oz., prob violation

Payne, Chase Luke, March 15, prob violation, robbery by force

Perry, Monica Brittany, March 15, prob violation

Peterson, Anthony Antonio, March 17, disorderly conduct, general

Pollard, Stephanie Rowenia, March 18, hold for other law enforcement

Presley, April Dawn, March 20, failure to appear (2 counts)

Price, Terrence Demetrius, March 19, prob violation

Price, Travis Cantrell, March 20, prob violation

Profit, Demario Deonta, March 21, prob violation

Quiggle, Kelly Marie, March 18, DUI-(1st offense alcohol), DUI-driv under the inf of alc conc .08g more 3 hrs, seat belts required, suspended vehicle registration

Reid, Alton Andrew Jr., March 15, prob violation, suspended/revoked license (3rd)

Robinson, Beauty-Metoyya Ahshay, March 20, disorderly conduct, general

Rollins, Richard Allen, March 21, driving while license suspended/revoked, suspended dl 1st offense

Roscoe, Terry Lamicheal, March 18, criminal trespass, simple battery

Rose, Charles Wendell, March 21, superior court sentence

Ryles, Bruno Boarthur, March 21, contempt of court, criminal trespass

Sanders, Chauntee Pearlyn, March 21, theft by receiving stolen property

Scott, Laura Brooke, March 21, prob violation

Seay, Antonio Bernard, March 17, prob violation

Shaddock, Jacob David, March 15, prob violation

Sheppard, Demetrius Lakita, March 19, simple battery

Simmons, Christopher Daniel, March 21, prob violation

Sirmons, Thomas Wesley, March 16, state crt intermittent sentence

Smith, Henry Guyton III, March 19, contempt of court, parole viol

Smith, Kenyartta Colett, March 21, reckless conduct (4 counts), sale/poss wid/purchase/marij

Stewart, Dermund Entoanio, March 20, fa/knife poss during crime/attempt crime, sale/poss wid/purchase/marij

Stewart, Eddie Bernard, March 20, prob violation, receipt/poss/transf firearm by conv fel 1st ofndr (4 counts), sale/poss wid/purchase/marij

Stocking, Richard Lloyd, March 15, D U I-of alcohol/drugs, DUI-(1st offense alcohol), DUI-less safe, DUI-alcohol / less safe, foll to closely, following too closely, improper backing (2 counts), marijuana-possess less than 1oz., possession of marij (1 oz 1st offense)

Stovall, Mark, March 16, weekend prisoner

Sumlin, Keeiran Le’Blaze, March 15, prob viol

Taylor, Taneisha Linchelle, March 21, hold for other law enforcement

Teemer, Willie Rogers II, March 20, seat belts required, suspended dl 1st offense

Terry, Robert Lee, March 17, DUI-(1st offense alcohol), DUI-less safe, duty-involving inj or death, improper backing, suspended dl 1st offense

Thoman, Robert Michael, March 21, theft by shoplifting

Thomas, Willie Lewellyn Jr., March 17, prob violation

Thompson, Adolph, March 21, contempt of court, criminal trespass, prob viol (2 counts)

Thompson, Jimmy Wayne Jr., March 18, prob violation

Thorne, Asa, March 18, burglary, prob violation

Tolson, Tishun Lacody, March 15, prob violation

Toombs, Dontarius Jerome, March 20, prob violation

Vaughan, William Benjamin, March 16, DUI-driv under the inf of alc conc .08g more 3 hrs, improper lane usage

Vicks, Quantavius Leonardo, March 17, sale/poss wid/purchase/marij

Vicks, Verlie Jr., March 18, battery, cruelty to children in 3rd degree 3rd or sub ofnse, cruelty to children-allow to wit fel/bat/fv 3rd dg, prob violation

Vinson, Justin Harris, March 19, prob violation

Wade, Lamar Quantavius, March 17, disorderly conduct, general

Walker, Lashonda Denise, March 17, obstruction of officers

Wallace, Terrance James, March 16, weekend prisoner

Warren, Domanque, March 20, hold for other law enforcement

Washington, Mark Aaron, March 15, contempt of court

Washington, Rosetta Evangeline, March 19, disorderly conduct

Watson, Jessica Lashell, March 15, disorderly conduct, general

Webb, Cody Michael, March 21, contempt of court, manufacture/sell/dispense/distribute, sale/poss wid/purchase/marij

White, Jonathan Jr., March 16, burglary

White, Zackteria Ushone, March 19, civ contempt (child sup)

Williams, David Lee Sr., March 20, criminal trespass, simple battery

Williams, Denzel, March 20, obstruction of officers, possession and use of drug related objects, prob viol, sale/poss wid/purchase/marij

Williams, Melvin Lee Jr., March 21, possession marij (1 oz 1st offense), suspended dl 1st offense

Williams, Nathaniel Jr., March 15, seat belts required, suspended dl 1st offense

Williams, Patrick Lamar, March 19, prob violation

Williams, Timothy Royzell, March 20, prob violation (2 counts))

Williams, Trashondra, March 20, speeding (30-32)

Wilson, Albert Davis, March 21, loitering on school premises/safety zone

Wilson, Eugene Wesley, March 21, reckless conduct (4 counts), sale/poss wid/purchase/marij

Wright, Brenda Ann, March 19, prob violation, theft by taking

Young, Wilbur Joe, March 16, prob violation

 

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Obituaries

– March 28, 2012Posted in: Obituaries

 

 

Douglas Bernard Wills, 73

Douglas Bernard Wills, 73, of Albany died on Sunday March 25, 2012 at Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital. Services for Mr. Wills will be on Thursday March 29 at 1 p.m. at Kimbrell-Stern Funeral Directors. Interment will follow at Riverside Cemetery. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service beginning at 12 noon.

Mr. Wills was born April 12, 1938 in Newton, Ga. to the late Andrew Bernard and Helen Mae Vaughn Wills. He lived most all of his life in Albany and was retired from the Civil Service.

Mr. Wills is survived by a son Gary Douglas Wills of Warner Robbins, Ga., two sisters Joan White of Monticello, Ga. and Barbara Hutcheson of Williamson, Ga., two grandchildren Brandon Elerbee and Kelly Freis and her husband Casey and two great-grandchildren Tristan and Preston Freis. One niece Yvonne Crane of Monticello, Ga.,  and three nephews Mark Clanton of Newborn, Ga., Danny Ovaert of Dallas, Tex. and Ted Hutcheson of Alpharetta, Ga. also survive.

Those desiring can make contributions to the Albany Humane Society 1705 Oakridge Drive Albany, Ga. 31707

An online guestbook is at www.kimbrellstern.com.

 

Melanie Wylene Brown, 26

Melanie W. Brown, 26, of 118 Joiner Drive, Leesburg, Ga., died Wednesday, March 21, 2012 at her residence. Funeral services were held Saturday at Mathews Funeral Home. Pastor Tommy Powel l officiated. Interment services followed in Irwinville Cemetery.

A native of Fitzgerald, Ga., Miss Brown had resided in Leesburg, Ga. since 1990. She attended Lee County High School and was employed at Enmark on Highway 19 in Leesburg.
Survivors include her fiancé, Isaac Albritton of Leesburg, Ga., two sons, Jon Raymond Albritton and Ashton Lee Albritton both of Leesburg, Ga., her parents, Elizabeth and Raymond Brown of Valdosta, Ga., two sisters, Pam Boutwell and her husband, Steve of Hamilton, Ga., Amy Cartwright and her husband, Christopher of Albany and two nephews.

 

Elaine Croft

Elaine Croft of Leesburg, made her journey to be with the Lord on Thursday, March 22, 2012.

She is survived by her loving husband of 30 years, Carl Croft, a daughter, Michele Knight of Leesburg, Ga., and two granddaughters, Summer L. Stauffer of Savannah, and Mackenzy Knight of Leesburg, Ga.

Mrs. Croft was retired from K Mart and was a very active member of Covenant Presbyterian Church in Albany.

Memorial services were held Saturday, March 24 at Covenant Presbyterian Church. Dr. Bill Coker and Rev. Tim Olds officiated.

In lieu of flowers the family request memorial donations to Covenant Presbyterian Church Fellowship Hall.

 

Marie Conn, 85

Marie Conn, 85, of Plains, Ga. formerly of Leesburg, Ga. died Thursday, March 22, 2012, at Wellstar Cobb Hospital and Medical Center, Austell, Ga. Graveside funeral services were conducted Sunday, March 25 at Leesburg Cemetery. Rev. Mike Wilson officiated.

A native of Christain, W.V., Mrs. Conn had resided in Plains, Ga. since 2007 moving from Leesburg, Ga.. She was a homemaker and a member of Leesburg Church of God. Mrs. Conn was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Lee Conn.

Survivors include two daughters and their husbands, Sandra and Marlin Short of Hickory, N.C., Cynthia and Terry Meers of Marietta, Ga.: three brothers, Howard Montgomery of Greensboro, N.C., Jackie Montgomery and Roger Montgomery both of Cleveland, Ohio; four grandchildren, Donald Short and wife, Jennifer, Robin Doyle, Tanna Bell and Husband, Clif and Cody Knowles; seven great-grandchildren.

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Food Scores

– March 28, 2012Posted in: The Public Record

 

Another Place, 1502 E. BROAD AVE. , 31705; March 21; Score: 100; Grade: A

Bayou’s, 411 PHILEMA ROAD , 31701; March 20; Score: 98; Grade: A

Dairy Queen , 2401 DAWSON ROAD , 31707; March 20; Score: 97; Grade: A

Hip Hop Fish & Chicken, 1400 N. SLAPPEY , 31701; March 21; Score: 92; Grade: A

Kregg’s BBQ, 1401 N. JEFFERSON , 31701; March 20; Score: 100; Grade: A

Maryland Fried Chicken , 510 N. SLAPPEY , 31701 ; March 21; Score: 92; Grade: A

McDonald’s , 2615 DAWSON ROAD , 31707; March 21; Score: 95; Grade: A

Oglethorpe Motel, 941 W. OGLETHORPE , 31701; March 21; Score: 98; Grade: A

Royal Inn, 821 W. HIGHLAND AVE. , 31701; March 21; Score: 100; Grade: A

Second Harvest of South Georgia Kids Café, 1618 W. THIRD AVE. , 31707; March 19; Score: 96; Grade: A

Sowega Council on Ageing, 311 PINE AVE. , 31701; March 19; Score: 100; Grade: A

Tay’s, 326 MOCK ROAD STE B , 31705; March 19; Score: 90; Grade: A

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