Weekly Newsletter: October 26

Community Events and News




























Georgia Department of Transportation
Requests Feedback & Comments
For P.I. No. 0015878
Washington County
     
 
 
            In keeping with Governor Brian Kemp’s directive to keep state government agencies functioning as Georgia combats the COVID-19 pandemic, Georgia Department of Transportation  (DOT) is moving forward by placing project information for review and feedback into an internet platform to comply with social distancing and avoiding crowds of 10+ people.  We appreciate your participation in this process.      
 
            (date)The Georgia DOT has posted project information for State Route (SR) 24 from east of Chambers Brooks Spring Road to west of Helton Lane (PI# 0015878) at http://www.dot.ga.gov/AboutGDOT/PublicOutreach .
 
            This project proposes to widen a portion of SR 24 to a 4-lane rural section with two 12-foot lanes in each direction from east of Chambers Brook Spring Road to west of Helton Lane.
 
            The purpose of this internet posting is to replace an in-person meeting, while allowing the public to review the proposed project, provide feedback, or write in with questions.
 
            Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Information:
To request materials in accessible formats for people with disabilities contact Ellen Wright, District Planning and Programming Coordinator, at (478) 553-3407.
 
Comments will be accepted concerning this project until Wednesday, November 25, 2020. Written statements may be submitted to:      
 
Mr. Eric Duff
State Environmental Administrator
Georgia Department of Transportation
600 West Peachtree Street, NW – 16th Floor
Atlanta, Georgia 30308























Sandersville Farmers Market Now Open!

To get a Farmers Market application, click here.

To view the revised rules for this time, click here.





With the ongoing COVID-19 crisis, The Washington County Extension / 4-H office is limited access by appointment only. We have to be very creative and innovative with our programming, while continuing to see the public. We are still collecting soil, plant and water samples with accessible bins placed in front of the office with instruction. If you have any questions, please call us today at 478.552.2011.




Summer Reading Program

WACO Schools





 

ATTENTION FOOD SERVICE SUPPLIERS

The Technical College System of Georgia and Oconee Fall Line Technical College are seeking proposals from qualified suppliers to provide Food Services at the Sandersville campus.

For more information, click here!









 

Now Hiring!





HIRING NOW
Equipment Operator / Truck Driver with CDL’s
Starting Salary: $15.86/hr
Duties include:
  • Operates heavy equipment in the maintenance and repair of city streets, rights-of-way, and related infrastructure, including a knuckleboom truck, backhoe, tractor and bush-hog.
  • Operates dump trucks and other vehicles to transport materials and equipment to and from job sites.
  • Performs pre- and post-trip vehicle and equipment inspections.
  • Operates chainsaws and limb saws to trim trees and bushes.
  • Operates a knuckleboom truck to collect and transport yard waste.
  • Operates a weedeater to trim weeds.
  • Performs special projects, including building demolitions, site clean ups, and construction projects.
 
The City of Sandersville offers a wide varity of benefits including:
  • Individual & Family Health and dental Insurance plans.
  • Insurance Buy Out Program
  • Supplemental insurance policies available:  Vision, long-term disability policies, and flexible spending account.
  • Employees are provided with $25,000 Life Ins policy; double accidental.
  • City funded Pension Retirement plan -requires 5 years vested service.
  • Deferred Compensation Plan with City match.
  • Vacation days are provided to as follows; after 6 months of service 40 hours; after one years of service 80 hours; 5 years- 96 hours; 10 years-120 hours and over 15 years -160 hours and Sick leave is provided at the rate of 8 hours per month.
  • 11 Paid Holidays per year
 
If interested, please apply online at www.sandersville.net




 

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Pineland Cogentes Announces Merger with Professional Network Services

Pineland Cogentes, Inc., a subsidiary of Pineland Telephone Cooperative, Inc. and technology solutions and managed service providers in Georgia and North Carolina, announced today the merger of Pineland Cogentes and Professional Network Services. Professional Network Services, PNS, was founded in Roanoke, Virginia by David Topping, Gary Klik, and Jeff Lunsford in 1994. Professional Network Services provides experience and service offerings in IT Managed Services, Infrastructure cabling, telephony, video surveillance and building access control systems. 

To read more, click here!











 




Pecan Grove Apartments

Offering affordable housing for families, seniors, and persons with disabilities! Rents range from $0 to $575 per month for qualified applicants.

647 Ferncrest Drive
Sandersville, GA 31082
(478) 552-9080


 
 





The weather may be getting cooler but our fall Blizzard menu is hot! Try one of our six limited time Blizzard® Treats: Oreo® Mocha Fudge, Choco-dipped Strawberry, Snickerdoodle Cookie Dough, Brownie Dough, Pumpkin Pie, and Caramel Apple Pie.
 

Deal of the Month: 2 Double Cheeseburgers for only $5.00
(Add Medium Fries and Drink for $2.60)

 

New Members



Welcome to our newest Member: Perkins Handyman Services! They're a "Jack of All Trades" based out of Tennille who can fix just about anything home-related. From painting to fixture installation, they're here to help! Plus, they offer free quotes! Call them at 478-232-4702.
 
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