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Friday Night Lights 5K & Fun Run. Wildcat Boosters Do Dirty Work. Meet the New Teachers in Chattahoochee and Stewart Counties Contact us at 229-649-6397 or [email protected]. Page 2 Page 14 Page 2 For details: www.tjournal.com Thank you for reading The Journal. We offer print and online subscriptions. Marion County • Schley County • Chattahoochee County • Webster County • Stewart County Winner of Six GPA Statewide Awards in 2015 50¢ The Journal Formerly The Tri-County Journal & Chattahoochee Chronicle 14 Pages • Volume 21, Number 30 Wednesday, August 10, 2016 Buena Vista to get new ‘Event Center’ By Richard Harris One of Buena Vista’s historic buildings on “The Square” is about to get new life as an event center. Members of the BueThe future home of ‘Fox Hall’. na Vista City Council got a brief overview of the creation of “Fox Hall”, which will be located in the old “Charlie Clements Building” at 104 East 4th Avenue. Britt Moon said he and his wife, Angie, have already begun renovations and plan to turn the old brick building into “something really nice for the town”. Architecturally, they plan to return the building as close as possible to its original appearance. They have already begun to remove the thick coating of plaster from the inside walls in order to reveal the attractive brick. They have applied for a license to sell/serve alcohol, but See FOX HALL, Page 8 Sis D’s BBQ opens in Cusseta ‘Faith, Family, and Food’ By Richard Harris Cusseta has a new restaurant, as Sis D’s BBQ held its Grand Opening on Saturday, August 6 with a nice crowd of supporters on hand to celebrate the occasion. “Our restaurant’s slogan is ‘Faith, Family, and Food’,” said Gwendolyn Jefferson, part owner. “We keep our faith, our families are important to us, and we love food.” To say it’s a “family business” would be an understatement, as it’s owned by a combination of six family members – Gwendolyn and her father Robert Davis, Sr., along with her sister Tomeria Lyles and three brothers, Tonie Davis, Sr., Norman Davis, Sr., and Robert Davis II. The name of the restaurant pays tribute to the children’s late mother, Edna “Sis” Davis, who passed away a little over From left: front row - Chaplain Lonzia Ghant, Columbus City Councilman Pop Barnes, Chattahoochee County Manager Thomas Weaver, Sheriff Glynn Cooper, Gwendolyn Jefferson (part owner), Robert Davis Sr. (part owner), Jeanie Field of the Chamber of Commerce, County Commissioner Rev. James Morton; back row - Tonie Davis, Sr. (part owner), Tomeria Lyles (part owner), Norman Davis Sr. (part owner), and Robert Davis II (part owner). a year ago from complications with diabetes. “Sis D” and Robert owned and operated a café/club for several City of Ellaville to receive big $150,000 grant for ‘Street-Scape’ By Linda Adams The Ellaville City Council got some really good news recently. A Local Maintenance Improvement Grant of $150,000 has been awarded the city by the Department of Transportation as a way to compensate for the financial hardship caused by the original contractor used on the StreetScape project. These funds must be used only for street and sidewalk work. By Linda Adams That was one of many topThe City of Ellaville was ics discussed during the recent recently notified that they Council meeting. Another “hot” are to receive a USDA Grant topic was the city’s chipper. for the purchase of a new paCity Manager Lynne McChatrol vehicle. rgue told the council that the The grant, which was apchipper had caught on fire and plied for on behalf of the was completely destroyed. She Ellaville Police Department said that insurance funds were by City Manager Lynne Mcapplied for but that they would Chargue, is in the amount prefer a “grapple” truck which of $40,000. The funds will would pick up the debris and purchase and equip a new also provide chipping all in one patrol unit to be added to the vehicle. Ellaville Police Department Water damage from leakage in fleet. the City Center has resulted in “We are pleased that the needed repairs and refurbishing of the facility. Estimates are being collected for the work. A DOT Systems Safety Grant of $50,000 was applied for to replace all the signs within the City limits with the “high density” signs that are more reflective and will be required by next year. This grant will also pay for repainting the centerlines on the streets. This work will not be done until 2017. McChargue reported on the financials to the council and said that the city was in better shape than the previous month. Councilman Carlton Wilson remarked, “Never have I seen a nickel squeezed any harder”. The Georgia Department of Transportation will begin the resurfacing of GA Highway 26 from the red light in Ellaville and east out to the county line at Corinth Church Road. City of Ellaville will be Adoption of a new Special the recipient of this USDA Events Ordinance Resolution funding,” McChargue said. was voted on and passed. The “Applying for grants and City Manager will review and receiving grant funds is cruapprove or deny applications for cial to Ellaville’s growth. We events on public property withare consistently applying for in the city. Applications must be grant funding for all areas submitted no later than 30 days of the City’s operations and prior to the event. Anything are very thankful when one other than low-hazard activities is awarded. We look forward will have to be covered with the to adding this new patrol applicant’s insurance. Fees will unit to the Police Departapply to events. ment fleet. Having up-toThe group Nyu Hope 4 Ville date equipment is necessary presented a request for a varifor quality operations.” ance to the city sign ordinance. The group has worked on the George Edwards Park on the east portion of the John Lewis School property and wants to erect a 4x8 sign at the right-of-way access off Kings Road. Linda Adams showed the council a representation of the sign and a map of the area showing twelve property owners on adjacent lots. Otis Hudson canvased the owners and found no objections to the sign being placed on the entrance to the Park. The variance was granted. Ellaville Police Department gets grant for new patrol vehicle years, so cooking for the public is not a new concept for the family. The siblings started cooking in the parking lot for various fundraisers and folks liked the food so much that they suggested they open an actual See RESTAURANT, Page 12 Buena Vista Police to fingerprint more when investigating Public Works Supervisor resigns, Unauthorized event is cancelled By Richard Harris The Buena Vista City Council discussed a more vigorous use of fingerprinting by the Police Department, learned that the Public Works Supervisor turned in a letter of resignation, and discussed various other issues during its recent regular monthly meeting. The way a recent breakin was handled has led to changes in the operation of the Buena Vista Police Department, which has vowed to be more proactive in investigating crimes through the use of fingerprinting. It was actually not technically a “break-in” as the local resident said she had left her door unlocked. At any rate, someone entered her home during the night and only fled after realizing that someone was awake inside the house. She was understandably shaken up and called the Police Department. She was not entirely pleased with the response, including the lack of dusting for fingerprints until a number of days later. At that time, a thumbprint that could have been left by the mysterious intruder was found near the door handle, but so far it has not led to a suspect. During the recent City Council meeting, Police Chief Ray Sales apologized for the delay in fingerprinting. He noted that steps have been taken to avoid similar situations in the future. These include having a fingerprint kit in each patrol car and instructing all officers to make sure it remains in the car for the next officer who comes on duty. Mayor Ralph Brown also apologized to the resident and said city officials will See BV, Page 13 Buena Vista & Ellaville host Back to School Giveaways/Parties City of Buena Vista rocks Courthouse Square The lawn of the Marion County Courthouse was packed with youngsters last Saturday afternoon/evening as the City of Buena Vista hosted a Back to School Giveaway and Party. Many children received free school supplies thanks to local businesses and individuals who made donations for the event. Other highlights included live entertainment, inspirational advice, games, and prizes. One of the special guests was Buena Vista native Michael “Ozone” Grier, who gave a motivational speech to the children and also provided some live entertainment. He talked about his background, his roots in the small town of Buena Vista, his education, and his current professional life as a probation officer. See PARTY, Page 14 Buena Vista native Michael “Ozone” Grier came home and performed for the youngsters at this year’s Back To School Giveaway and Party. For more photos from the event and a video clip of Grier performing, visit www.tjournal.com. Ellaville provides supplies, health help, & fun By Linda Adams The Schley County Health Department building was crowded last Saturday with kids and their parents collecting school supplies. There were ten different groups dispensing supplies, refreshments and also information about a host of services and organizations. Organized by Schley County Health Department and Schley County Family Connection, the event gave out school supplies to over 150 low-income kids. Family Connection Coordinator John Greene helped the kids get the supplies they need for school through donations from individuals and businesses throughout the community. “Special thanks to all individSee PARTY, Page 13 John Greene of Schley County Family Connection with some of the participants and visitors, including a couple of local youngsters who received free items to help them get the school year off to a good start.
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