Drug bust leads to arrest

Staff Report

On Monday, June 3, Telfair County Sheriff’s Office Drug Investigators, assisted by the Helena Police Department, executed a search warrant on a residence located at 5 Pecan Circle, Helena. A quantity of suspected marijuana was seized and as a result, Llewellyn Michael Fahie was arrested on charges of false imprisonment, battery and possession of Marijuana with Intent to Distribute. Telfair County Sheriff Chris Steverson, pictured above with the suspected marijuana, said this is an ongoing investigation and further arrests may be pending. He would like to encourage citizens with information related to drug or other criminal activity to contact the Telfair County Sheriff’s Office at 229-868-6621 or email telfairsheriff@gmail.com.

LC still waiting for council on JDA withdrawal

By Don Richardson - Editor

When the subject of Lumber City’s possible withdrawing from the Joint Development Authority (JDA) came up during Tuesday night’s regular meeting, Mayor Sue Sammons said she still hasn’t heard from City Attorney Ken Smith, who is out of town until later this month.

Councilwoman Mary Moore asked why the city does not just withdraw?

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A good time at the library

By Don Richardson - Editor

Children laugh at the antics of Ken Scott, inset, during Tuesday’s Summer Reading Club at the Telfair County Library. If you haven’t had a chance to enjoy this free event, there’s still time. Next will feature storyteller Cathy Kaemmerlen, who is always entertaining. There will be a wrap-up party on the final Tuesday, June 25. All programs start at 1 p.m.

Bikers on mission

By Don Richardson - Editor

Monday night, 27 bike riders were treated to a meal and a place to spend the night at McRae United Methodist Church. But these are no ordinary bikers.

The group is riding to raise money for The Fuller Center for Housing, a Christian nonprofit housing ministry based in Americus.

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