Page 5, The Journal, Buena Vista, GA, Wednesday, August 4, 2021 DISTRICT: Info from West City of Ellaville to hold Can You Cross Country? Central Ga. Health District Qualifying for Candidates 5K & 1-Mile Fun Run The City of Ellaville will host qualifying fees, are below. coughing, or sneezing. Continued from Page 2 qualifying for candidates for * Mayor - $108 (incumbent is * Cover Coughs and is this Friday at MCMHS the 2021 General Election from Leah Clark) Sneezes: If you are wear- vaccination status. Monday, August 16 through * District 1 City Council - $75 After missing last year ing a mask you can cough * Social Distance: Outside Friday, August 20 in the Schley (incumbent is Chuck Sherwood) due to COVID-19, the or sneeze into your mask. your home, the CDC advis- County Probate Judge’s Offi ce. * District 3 City Council - $75 Marion County Mid- Put on a new, clean mask as es putting 6 feet of distance Positions that will be on the (incumbent is Connie Ham- dle-High School Cross soon as possible and wash between yourself and peo- ballot, and the amounts of the mack) Country Teams will host ple who don’t live in your your hands. If you are not the “Can You Cross Coun- household. Remember that wearing a mask always cov- try? 5K and Fun Run” on some people without symp- er your mouth and nose with Former Ellaville Mayor plans Friday, August 6. The Fun toms may be able to spread a tissue when you cough Run will start at 6 p.m. virus. or sneeze, or use the inside to run for top city spot again and will be followed by * Avoid crowds and poorly of your elbow and do not the 5K. Please arrive a Former Mayor David Theiss in 2019. ventilated spaces. Being in spit. Throw used tissues in little early if you haven’t announces that he will qualify Mayor Theiss is in fi ne health crowds like in restaurants, the trash. pre-registered. Entry fees for the offi ce of Mayor of El- and believes he can lead El- bars, fi tness centers, or mov- * Clean & Disinfect: laville to be elected in Novem- laville into the future, build- on the day of the event will be $15 for the Fun Run and $30 ie theaters puts you at higher Clean high touch surfaces ber this year. ing on the accomplishments for the 5K. risk for COVID-19. daily. This includes tables, Theiss was Mayor from 2007 achieved in his fi rst 10 years. Walkers and runners of all ages and skill levels are wel- * Stay Clean: Wash your doorknobs, light switches, to 2017 and seeks re-election He says Ellaville is in an excel- come to participate. hands often with soap and countertops, handles, desks, this fall. lent position to grow with two In addition to the runs, refreshments (including A&R Bar- water for at least 20 sec- phones, keyboards, toilets, In 2017 Theiss was caring for megawatts of nuclear power, becue) will be for sale, as well as glow necklaces for the kids. onds especially after you faucets, and sinks. his wife, who had dementia. He natural gas availability, and a The event will center around the pavilion on the rear side have been in a public place, Please call our COVID-19 feels he lost the mayoral race fi ne, experienced city staff. of the school building. or after blowing your nose, call center at 706-653-6613. for lack of voter contact. His The city election is scheduled Awards will be presented to the top three boys and girls in wife entered a nursing facility for November 2, 2021. the Fun Run (1 mile), as well as to the top three fi nishers in later that year and passed away each age group for the 5K. The top overall male and female Latest Local Covid-19 Stats winners in the 5K will earn trophies. Below are the latest num- ported over the last week. For more information contact Coach Michelle Harris by ber of confi rmed cases * Stewart County: 53 Blood Drive set in Buena Vista email at [email protected]. (over the last two weeks) (down from 57 last week). Buena Vista United Methodist of COVID-19 in our area, The current fi gure of 53 Church will host a Blood Drive according to the Georgia is around 0.86% of the for the American Red Cross on Department of Health (as of county’s total population Monday, August 23 from 3 to 7 Webster Family Wellness Monday, August 2). of 6,129. No virus related p.m. * Marion County: 22 (up deaths were reported over To register online, visit redcrossblood.org and type “31803” into from 17 last week). The the last week. the search bar. Day is planned in Preston current 22 cases represent * Chattahoochee Coun- about 0.26% of the county’s ty: 82 (down from 158 last Webster County Family Con- ease Control (CDC) guidelines. total population of 8,293. week). The current 82 cases Buena Vista to host qualifying nection will host its Back to Anyone wishing to donate No virus related deaths represent about 0.76% of School Bash, Annual Health items my drop school supplies were reported over the last the county’s total population period for City Council Election & Wellness Expo, and Alcohol off by August 13 or mail them week. of 10,749. No virus related The City of Buena Vista will hold qualifying for those who wish to & Tobacco Prevention Day all to Webster Family Connection, * Schley County: 19 (up deaths were reported over seek a position on the City Council from August 16-20. rolled up into one big event on PO Box 42, Preston, GA 31824. from 4 last week). The cur- the last week. Positions that will be on the ballot for the upcoming election Saturday, August 21 when they Note: The Webster County rent fi gure of 19 is about NOTES: Stewart Coun- (November 2) are the City Council seats currently held by Bernard will have the Webster County School System will only use 0.36% of the county’s to- ty’s cases may be skewed by Murray, Toni “Cookie” Minter, and Yoshanda “Tasha” Chinn-Edge. Family Wellness Day. see-through book bags or mesh tal population of 5,275. No inclusion of fi gures from the The fee to qualify for election is $144. The event will be held at the bags this year, so keep that in virus related deaths were Stewart Detention Center, For more information contact Election Superintendent Sandra Webster County Community mind. reported over the last week. which houses illegal immi- Brown at 229-314-0643. Center located at 40 Cemetery People and organizations are * Webster County: 3 cases grants, while Chattahoochee Road in Preston. also welcome to donate items to (unchanged from last week). County fi gures are skewed Anyone interested in distrib- be used as door prizes. The current 3 cases is about due to inclusion of Fort You Matter! Crisis Hotline uting back-to-school items is For more information con- 0.11% of the county’s total Benning soldiers/families asked to fi ll out a Vendor Regis- tact Webster County Family If you or someone you know is in a crisis, including thinking about population of 8,293. No vi- who technically live inside tration Form in advance. Plans Connection Coordinator Diane suicide, call the Georgia Crisis and Access Line (GCAL) for free rus related deaths were re- the county. are for all vendors to be outside Wills at 229-828-3316. and confi dential help 24/7 at 800.715.4225. and to observe Center for Dis- Coffee Club Nights Moon Family Theatre 2021 Concert Series Producer: Sunni Lynn McAllister Phone: 229-583-GOCC Producer: Lynn Moon McAllister Phone: 229-649-2028 Saturday, August 14 @ 7:00 Saturday, Aug. 28 @ 7:00 Tickets ETHAN PAYNE $10 Guys, you’re 2020 Teen Artist invited, too! Why not of the Year; bring your special lady 2019 American Idol for a special night of Duet w/Luke Bryan Tickets fun? $40 Ethan Payne of Macon, Georgia was awarded the title of Teen Artist of the Year 2020 for the Georgia Country Awards and had been nominated for 3 years in a row (2017, 2018 and 2019). He appeared on the 17th season of American Idol on ABC-TV in the spring of 2019, where he reunited with Luke Bryan to perform a rendition of KAREN MORGAN the Bryan hit “Do I”. Ethan’s fi rst post-American Idol single, “Th e Moon Over Georgia”, was released on Jan- Seriously Funny uary 31, 2020 on all mu- “Comedy through the perceptive eye of a wife and sic streaming platforms, mother; prepared with the tenacity of an attorney; and with “Luke’s Guitar” (a tempered with a dash of Southern Charm. Karen Mor- song the young artist gan hits home for men and women alike.” wrote to commemorate Bill Taylor, director the guitar that was gift - ed to him by Bryan that night in Dallas in 2016) Jilla Webb arrived on March 27, 2020. “The Musical Woman” Ethan now spends Impersonator & Master Voice Teacher: Experience the amazing sounds and stories of the much of his time in women who changed the face of music! An endearing and candid celebration of the history of Nashville writing with these women warriors. Enjoy this soulful journey with the singers, dreamers, and warriors who hit songwriters. paved the way for our next generation of women in music! Tickets are available online at eventbrite.com and at the Box Offi ce located at 112 4th Avenue, Buena Vista, GA Other Upcoming Shows (all at 7 PM): Sept.