Encouraging Community Involvement...Volume 9 Issue 104 July 2020 Mt. Zion, GA Encouraging Community...
10
July 2020 Volume 9 Issue 104 Mt. Zion, GA Encouraging Community Involvement POLICE DEPARTMENT NEWS HELLO ALL!!! I hope everyone’s summer has started off well. I’m looking forward to a nice summer myself. I wanted to take this opportunity to let everyone know we here at the Police Department have been receiving an unusual increase for calls of service. There are a number of contributing factors leading to the increased call volume. The calls have varied in type and levels of concern. I would like to ask the citizens of Mt Zion to be watchful for unfamiliar vehicles riding through our neighborhoods or unfamiliar people walking through our neighborhoods. If you see anything that you feel does not belong, to please call 911 for an officer to respond and check things out. Also, it’s the vacation time of year again. Here are some suggestions before you leave out for your vacations and trips. You should let family or a friend know your itinerary to include where you plan to be and contact numbers should the need arise for emergency contact. I would like to remind you that the Mt Zion Police Department still conducts residence checks upon request. So, I urge you to take advantage of this opportunity when you make your plans to go on your trip. Simply contact the Police Department and provide the needed details and your residence will be added to the Security Check list. We will gladly help keep an eye on things. One last thing, I want to say thank you to all those that have expressed your support of the Police Department and its officers. It’s always refreshing when officers receive that show of support. As always, be safe and have fun!!! Brian Sims Chief of Police MOUNT ZION SENIOR CENTER Hello, from the center everyone! It has been so good to see people in person again. I hope everyone is having a great summer so far. July will definitely be filled with many great activities for us to enjoy. We are looking forward to lots of yummy lunches and snacks. If you are apprehensive about eating here with us, remember we do have to go plates as an option for those who are still feeling anxious about the virus germs. Our programs after lunch will be through the Library for the next few weeks as we enjoy participating in our yearly summer reading programs. We look forward to seeing all of you, through the long, hot, dog days of summer. Join us and share in all of the fun activities and fellowship here at our Center. We will have hand sanitizing stations available. We also ask if you’re feeling sick or have a fever please stay home until you have been fever free for 24 hours without medicine. Staying safe and healthy are concerns for everyone, so we appreciate everything each person does to help out along the way. As the old adage goes, an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure. For a complete and detailed list of all our upcoming programs, check out our monthly calendar, found at the center, or here in the bulletin, with lunch menu and more. I would love to encourage new visitors to come check us out. It is a fun and friendly atmosphere. So, with an effort to grow our center, and be able to make available even more activities; the center is offering coupons, for new visitors. Be sure to look for them printed in the bulletins, and bring them with you to try a lunch at the center, or get one free bingo card for play during one whole session. Give it a try, you may meet some new friends, or re-connect with some old ones! Melissa Marlow (Missy) 770-832-0056 Mount Zion Senior Center 1 Free Lunch @ MZ Senior Center New visitors only if possi- ble call by Monday to get on list to eat on Wednes- day. 770-832-0056 leave message with name to be added to the list. 1 Free Bingo Card @ MZ Senior Center New Players only Bingo Starts every Tues. & Thurs. @ 11am Coffee & Light snacks are offered.
Transcript of Encouraging Community Involvement...Volume 9 Issue 104 July 2020 Mt. Zion, GA Encouraging Community...
July 2020 Volume 9 Issue 104 Mt. Zion, GA
Encouraging Community Involvement
POLICE DEPARTMENT NEWS
HELLO ALL!!!
I hope everyone’s summer has started off well. I’m looking
forward to a nice summer myself.
I wanted to take this opportunity to let everyone know we here
at the Police Department have been receiving an unusual
increase for calls of service. There are a number of
contributing factors leading to the increased call volume. The
calls have varied in type and levels of concern. I would like to
ask the citizens of Mt Zion to be watchful for unfamiliar
vehicles riding through our neighborhoods or unfamiliar
people walking through our neighborhoods. If you see
anything that you feel does not belong, to please call 911 for an
officer to respond and check things out.
Also, it’s the vacation time of year again. Here are some
suggestions before you leave out for your vacations and trips.
You should let family or a friend know your itinerary to
include where you plan to be and contact numbers should the
need arise for emergency contact. I would like to remind you
that the Mt Zion Police Department still conducts residence
checks upon request. So, I urge you to take advantage of this
opportunity when you make your plans to go on your trip.
Simply contact the Police Department and provide the needed
details and your residence will be added to the Security Check
list. We will gladly help keep an eye on things.
One last thing, I want to say thank you to all those that have
expressed your support of the Police Department and its
officers. It’s always refreshing when officers receive that show
of support.
As always, be safe and have fun!!!
Brian Sims
Chief of Police
MOUNT ZION SENIOR CENTER
Hello, from the center everyone! It has been so good to
see people in person again. I hope everyone is having a
great summer so far. July will definitely be filled with
many great activities for us to enjoy. We are looking
forward to lots of yummy lunches and snacks. If you are
apprehensive about eating here with us, remember we
do have to go plates as an option for those who are still
feeling anxious about the virus germs.
Our programs after lunch will be through the Library for
the next few weeks as we enjoy participating in our
yearly summer reading programs.
We look forward to seeing all of you, through the long,
hot, dog days of summer. Join us and share in all of the
fun activities and fellowship here at our Center. We will
have hand sanitizing stations available. We also ask if
you’re feeling sick or have a fever please stay home
until you have been fever free for 24 hours without
medicine. Staying safe and healthy are concerns for
everyone, so we appreciate everything each person
does to help out along the way. As the old adage goes,
an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.
For a complete and detailed list of all our upcoming
programs, check out our monthly calendar, found at the
center, or here in the bulletin, with lunch menu and
more.
I would love to encourage new visitors to come check us
out. It is a fun and friendly atmosphere. So, with an
effort to grow our center, and be able to make available
even more activities; the center is offering coupons, for
new visitors. Be sure to look for them printed in the
bulletins, and bring them with you to try a lunch at the
center, or get one free bingo card for play during one
whole session. Give it a try, you may meet some new
friends, or re-connect with some old ones!
Melissa Marlow (Missy)
770-832-0056
Mount Zion Senior Center 1 Free Lunch
@ MZ Senior
Center
New visitors only if possi-
ble call by Monday to get
on list to eat on Wednes-
day. 770-832-0056 leave
message with name to be
added to the list.
1 Free Bingo
Card @ MZ
Senior Center New Players only Bingo
Starts every Tues. & Thurs.
@ 11am Coffee & Light
snacks are offered.
Page 2 Mount Zion Bulletin July 2020
GREETINGS FROM CITY HALL
I trust everyone is doing fine. A lot to talk about, most of it good. The City Council has
passed a resolution to fill the Council seat vacated by Kevin Lepard. Kevin was elected
to a four year term last November, but has moved outside the city. Kevin was granted
a leave of absence from his post in the hopes he could reestablish is city residency. He
has been unable to do so. Kevin’s seat will be filled in the November general election.
A Mt. Zion Councilman serves at-large, which means everyone in the City can vote for
his replacement. The election will be for the unexpired three years of his term. Our city attorney is making
the necessary arrangements to have this vote included on the November ballot. More information on
qualifying will be forth coming. Kevin served on the Council for four years and will be sincerely missed. His
knowledge of city operations, experience and insight into the needs of the city going into the future, and
unconditional love for the city, made him an invaluable asset on the Council. Kevin thank you for your
service.
All the planning and figuring has been completed and everything is in place to begin construction of our
phase 2 water improvements. This will involve new pipe, fire hydrants, and booster pumps for the Old
Jacksonville Road, Harrison Road area of the City. This project is nowhere near as large as phase one
completed last year. The contract has been awarded to Corley Contractors DBA C&L of Dallas Ga. The start
date is July 13 and should take only three or four months. I have already started the ball rolling for a phase
3, hopefully in 2021 with another CDBG grant. My goal is to supply water to the northern end of Bremen
Mt. Zion Rd and Lee Williams Rd. The only water available in this area is private well because the elevation
is beyond the City’s capabilities. This will be a difficult undertaking involving a lot of planning,
engineering, and politics just to begin the process. The investment return to the city will be tremendous.
City water service to this area will allow us to influence and even control this future growth corridor. More
about this in future editions of the Bulletin.
The city has reopened the Community Center for weekly bingo on Tuesdays and Thursdays with lunch on
Wednesdays. Since closing in March, the Center has undergone a thorough cleaning and disinfecting to
include chairs and carpet. The Center is safe and ready. The Library has also returned to normal operation.
Vicki put together a summer reading program involving parking lot pickup of reading assignments and
treats. The turnout was far above expectations and surpassed last year’s participation.
Every three years, the city turns its attention to the collection of unpaid property taxes owed the City. The
city has mailed the necessary requests for payment and for those select few that still have not made an
attempt to catch up their tax bill or contact the city requesting special consideration, the necessary filing is
being put in place for a public sale of the property. A future edition of the Bulletin will list the properties
with a sale date. I will not allow a few individuals to take a free ride on city services at everyone else’s
expense.
It is not very often that I get to say “thank you” to a private company that has gone out on a limb to do
something special for the Mt. Zion community. Comcast, a cable provider in this part of the state, is that
rare exception. Comcast will be installing high speed fiber optic cable in the city and community of Mt.
Zion over the next year. This installation will not only give a cable TV option other than satellite dish, it will
also provide high speed internet service. A dream come true. This has not been an easy business decision
for Comcast. Again, “Thank You” Comcast for publicly taking the position that small communities like Mt.
Zion are important.
Mayor Randy Sims
Page 3 Mount Zion Bulletin July 2020
Page 4 Mount Zion Bulletin July 2020
July 2020 Mount Zion Bulletin Page 5
Page 6 Mount Zion Bulletin July 2020
Page 7 Mount Zion Bulletin July 2020
Disclaimer
The Mt. Zion bulletin is brought to you by the City of Mt. Zion
Mayor and Council, compiled by PR Publishing Services, and
printed by West Georgia Printing Co., Inc. We respect the
Intellectual Property rights of others and hope you do, also. Please
do not send copyrighted material without expressed written consent
of the owner. By sending information to us through email or mail
you are granting us the right to use the materials. Readers are
encouraged to submit letters of comments or suggestions for
publication.
We reserve the right to edit any content submitted for size, space,
content , and inappropriate language. No obscene or derogatory
materials accepted.
Thank you!
Rudene Green
Owner, PR Publishing Services
Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 614
Mt. Zion, GA 30150
770-845-1288
FREE CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING FOR RESIDENTS OF THE MT. ZION COMMUNITY AS SPACE ALLOWS.
FREE ANNOUNCEMENTS FOR MT. ZION COMMUNITY CHURCHES AS SPACE ALLOWS.
Page 8 Mount Zion Bulletin July 2020
MT. ZION PRIMARY
HEALTHCARE CLINIC
Mt. Zion Clinic 4248 Mt. Zion Rd P.O Box 658 Mount Zion, GA 30150 Phone: 770-836-0103
Fees and Payment
You may call the Clinic to ask for
current fees charged. Fees are
subject to change due to increasing
operating costs. Payment is
expected at the time of service. We
accept Visa or MasterCard.
Medicaid, Medicare, and most
insurances are accepted with
current insurance and valid ID.
Emergencies
The Clinic is not equipped to handle dire emergencies such as severe
auto and other accidents. Anyone who is having severe difficulty
breathing or severe chest pain should be taken to the nearest
emergency department immediately. Call the 911 for immediate
attention and transportation.
Services
We stress health promotion and illness prevention. We serve both children
and adults. Examples of services offered include, but are not limited to, the
following:
Routine health maintenance such as physicals, immunizations, well-child
exams, hearing and vision screens.
Treatment for minor illness such as colds, sore throats, flu, ear infections,
insect bites, urinary tract infections, suture removal and minor burns.
Continuous care of stable chronic illnesses such as high blood pressure,
non-insulin dependent diabetes, arthritis, asthma, and high cholesterol.
Lab tests including blood profiles (cholesterol, glucose, thyroid
hemoglobin, PSA etc.), urinalysis, pregnancy test, Pap smear, urine drug
screen.
Health education on topics such as diabetes, cholesterol diets, weight
control, hypertension, osteoporosis, and family planning.
Employment physicals, sports physical, family planning (prevention of
pregnancy, not prenatal care).
Referrals to other health providers as appropriate.
Hours of Operation
Appointments are available according to our Nurse Practioner availability. Our usual operating hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Please call ahead to schedule your appointment.
Page 9 Mount Zion Bulletin July 2020
Hurston Welding & Fabrication
Owner: Michael Hurston
770-836-4800
http://www.hurstonwelding.com
Mount Zion Primary Health Care Clinic
Call for an appointment
770-836-0103
Monday—Friday: 8:00 a.m.—4:00 p.m.
Mount Zion Post Office
770-834-8655
Monday—Friday: 12:30 p.m.—4:30 p.m.
PO box mail available at 1:30
Access to PO boxes available 24 hours daily
PR Publishing Services
Bulletins
Owner: Rudene Green
770-845-1288
Robinson Energy
Natural Gas Service
Owner: Eric Robinson
678-850-5391
www.gorobinsonenergy.mystream.com
The Gun Depot
Buy, sale, or trade guns—zero scopes
Owner: Ellis Webb
770-832-8281
West GA DJ & Photo Booth
Entertainment
Owner: Howard Hurston
770-876-2195
http://www.westgadj.com
City of Mount Zion
BUSINESS DIRECTORY
Support our Mt. Zion business owners!
POWERING WHAT MATTERS
Welcome to Robinson Energy! Our goal is to help
you save money on your energy bills. Robinson
Energy is an Energy Consulting Firm, offering
Energy Audits, Energy Efficiency Assessments,
Energy Sales and Service, Renewable Energy Sales
and Service, and Standby Power Solutions. Call
Robinson Energy today for a free in home
consultation. 678-850-5391 Owner Eric Robinson
YOGA FOR SENIORS
Beginner Yoga is taught at the Old High School
across from the Mount Zion Methodist Church.
Follow the signs to the classroom.
This is a gentle introductory class to Yoga (bring
your own Yoga mat to class).
Offered: every Saturday at 10:00 AM.
The community yoga classes are led by:
Gabriel Sherry RYT®
(916) 287-1708
gabrielsherry.com
FREE BUSINESS LISTING
If you have a business license with the City of Mt.
Zion, you can list your business for free each month
in the Mount Zion Bulletin! Send your information
to [email protected] and request to be included.
You’re invited to list your classified items FREE in the Mount Zion Bulletin each month. Advertise your items for sale, give away, or
looking for! List your yard sales! Announce your upcoming events! Submit your comments or suggestions to the City of Mt. Zion!
Send your info to [email protected].
Mount Zion
United Methodist Church
49 N. Prospect Ave, Mt. Zion, GA 30150
Worship every Sunday @ 11:00, Sunday School @ 9:45
Pastor Don: 706-431-3770 or [email protected]
Available Ministries
Free Clothes available M,W,F 9:00=11:00 or contact 678-390-5089
Food available through our Food Bank. Contact Lanette Horton for
appointment @ 770-832-6743
Furniture Bank of West Georgia. Contact John Griffin @ 678-634-9685
Page 10 Mount Zion Bulletin July 2020
CONTACT MAYOR RANDY SIMS
770-617-4160
CONTACT COUNCIL MEMBERS
Eric Robinson Post 2 (Roads)
678-850-5391
Marty Spruill, Post 3 (Water)
770-658-6977
John Griffin, Post 4 (Police Department)
678-634-9685
Email Mayor & City Council at
Support our Mayor and City Council!!
Get involved in your community!!
Voice Your Opinion Each Month
on Current Issues!!
IMPORTANT PUBLIC MEETINGS
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
Tuesday, July 14 @ 7:00 pm
COUNCIL WORK SESSION
Tuesday, July 28 @ 7:00 pm
CONTACT
CITY of MOUNT ZION
Office Hours
8:00 a.m.—4:30 p.m.
Monday—Friday
City of Mount Zion Main Phone:
(770) 832-1622
City of Mount Zion
Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 597
MT. Zion, Georgia 30150
Mount Zion City Hall is located at:
4455 Mount Zion Rd
Cross Streets: Between Mt Zion St and Eagle Drive
Web Page:
cityofmountzion.com
Email Addresses:
Tammy Hyde, City Clerk
Teresa Ferguson, Assistant City Clerk
April Fordham, Court Clerk—Water Department
Brian Sims, Chief of Police
Dan Henderson, Water Dept Superintendent
Chad Loveless, Recreation Director
Melissa Marlow, Community Center Director
Vicki Sizemore – Branch Manager/Librarian
Pick up the current issue of the
Mount Zion Bulletin
each month at the following locations:
Mt. Zion City Hall & Post Office
Mt. Zion Public Library & Senior Center
Many thanks to all!!
Electronic editions are available on the City
web site, Facebook, and Nextdoor.
Please keep you contact information current
with Mt. Zion Water Department.
If you have a water or road emergency outside
of office hours please call
770-301-0331 or 770-851-7372.
