Welcome new Member: First Presbyterian Church, Warm Springs. Located at 3065 Judson Bulloch Road, the First Presbyterian Church welcomes you and your family. Services are offered each Sunday at 11:00 a.m. led by Pastor Gary Kemp. For more information, call 706-846-3690 or email Peggy Mangum at peggym49@gmail.com or Pastor Gary Kemp at gbgentllc@gmail.com Pastor Kemp is also the Chaplain at Roosevelt Warm Springs.
Public Transit now available. Yes, we finally have public transportation available in Meriwether County. The system will operate under a “demand response” model which means there are no fixed routes, bus stops or pick up times. To schedule your ride, please call 24 hours in advance to 1-877-339-0249. Fees are $3.00 one way and service is offered Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. For more information you can also contact the County Administration office at 706-672-1314 or the Chamber of Commerce at 706-655-2558
Grief Support Group
GriefShare group will start January 11, 4:30-6pm, at Trinity United Methodist Church in Durand. Here you will find help and encouragement after the death of a spouse, child, family member, or friend. For more information or to register, please email revangie@bellsouth.net or call 706-663-9005. Trinity is located at 25 Palm Lane (on Hwy 18, Chipley Hwy).
Volunteers Needed:
Junior Achievement program at Unity Elementary help prepare young people for the real world by showing them how to generate wealth and effectively manage it, how to create jobs which make their communities more robust, and how to apply entrepreneurial thinking to the workplace. Lessons are scripted and only take 45 minutes of your time. If you are available on the following dates and times, please contact Erika White at Unity Elementary, 172 N. Main Street Luthersville, Ga 30251 at 770-927-6488. TThese are the following dates we would like to schedule Junior Achievement but are flexible if you would prefer another day of the week.
Thursday, January 15th; Thursday, February 12th; Thursday, February 19th; Thursday, March 5th
Thursday, March 19th
Teen Maze – volunteers are also needed for Meriwether County’s Teen Maze event to be held on February 20, 2015. Teen Maze is an organization that promotes awareness about various issues and challenges facing adolescents within the community. Students are provided an opportunity to navigate through a life-size maze that offers real life choices in order to discover the consequences of their behaviors. The goal is for our youth to understand the implications of their choices regarding sex, alcohol, tobacco and drugs. Volunteers are needed for approximately 6 hours to help put on the Teen Maze Event and if you are interested, please contact Lisa Parker at 706-672-1118 or email lparker@pathwayscsb.org
Healthcare enrollment ends February 15th! Have questions or need assistance?
Let HUMANA help you. Call Kimberley at 706.905.9177 or email knewman4@humana.com
Meriwether County Animal Shelter is partnering with PetSmart Charities to neuter cats and dogs. On January 21st, Meriwether County pet owners can have their male cats and dogs neutered for only $20.00. To take advantage of this offer, pet owners must mention “Happy Neuter Year” when calling to make an appointment. Call 770-304-7911 to schedule an appointment or email helptransportcoordinator@gmail.com
Georgia’s Legislative Session to “kick off” Monday January 12th, transportation funding is likely to be one of the more prominent topics. Just as momentum is building in the U. S. Congress for raising the federal gas tax as a way to pay for upgrades to the nation’s crumbling road and bridges, Georgia is in good company with other states challenged by the same issue. The Georgia Chamber, the most powerful voice of business in the state Capitol is said to be ready to endorse the move to raise the federal gas tax.
Meanwhile, State Senator Steve Gooch (R-Dahlonega) believes there is about $200 million “squirreled” away in the state’s general fund that can help boost transportation. Out of the 7% sales tax generally levied on gas in Georgia, 4% goes to the state and 3% to local governments. 3 of the 4% goes to the Georgia Department of Transportation, with the 4th penny going to the general fund. Senator Gooch wants that 4th penny out of the state’s general fund and back with GDOT.
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2015 January 9
