The Sylvania Times

12/13/2025

Epstein Files Are Indicative of a Bigger Problem for President Trump On the campaign trail President Donald Trump indicated he would release Jeffrey Epstein’s “client list,” a promise to pull back the curtain on what many Americans perceive to be a shadowy coverup. It’s

On the campaign trail President Donald Trump indicated he would release Jeffrey Epstein's "client list," a promise to pull back the curtain on what many Americans perceive to be a shadowy coverup. It's since become a thorn in the president's foot, spinning a media cycle that finds him on the defensi...

12/13/2025

12/12/2025

If any churches or organizations are opening as a warming center, let us know!

12/12/2025

12/12/2025

THE WINTER ITCHIES Neighbors, as temperatures drop and heaters kick on, many people find themselves back to battling an unwelcome itchy winter skin. Also known as winter itch or xerosis, it becomes especially common from December through March, when cold, dry air strips the skin

Neighbors, as temperatures drop and heaters kick on, many people find themselves back to battling an unwelcome itchy winter skin. Also known as winter itch or xerosis, it becomes especially common from December through March, when cold, dry air strips the skin of its natural moisture. One of the pri...

12/12/2025

Frigid Temps Expected This Weekend Into Next Week EXTREME COLD WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY EVENING THROUGH MONDAY MORNING… * WHAT…Dangerously cold wind chills near 10 degrees possible. * WHERE…Portions of southeast Georgia and southeast South Carolina. * WHEN…From Sunday

EXTREME COLD WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY EVENING THROUGH MONDAY MORNING... * WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills near 10 degrees possible. * WHERE...Portions of southeast Georgia and southeast South Carolina. * WHEN...From Sunday evening through Monday morning. * IMPACTS...Frostbite and hypothermia....

12/12/2025

Cotton Commission Welcomes Additional Round of Hurricane Assistance The Georgia Cotton Commission (GCC) appreciates the recent announcement by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) of the second phase of the Supplemental Disaster Relief Program (SDRP), building on

The Georgia Cotton Commission (GCC) appreciates the recent announcement by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) of the second phase of the Supplemental Disaster Relief Program (SDRP), building on the first phase of the program that began earlier in the year. The second phase of the SDR...

12/11/2025

Advent: A Season of Looking Backwards and Looking Forwards One of the central decorations in many churches across various denominations is an Advent wreath. The Advent wreath at Millen Baptist Church features five candles surrounded by beautiful evergreen branches and other

One of the central decorations in many churches across various denominations is an Advent wreath. The Advent wreath at Millen Baptist Church features five candles surrounded by beautiful evergreen branches and other decorative pieces. On the wreath, there are three purple candles, one pink candle, a...

12/11/2025

Cold Outlook This Weekend

12/10/2025

Travel Season Has Begun Holiday travel has started. Troopers and Officers will be out conducting high-visibility patrols to reduce crashes and keep Georgia’s roadways safe. Slow down, limit distractions, buckle up, and never drive impaired.

Holiday travel has started. Troopers and Officers will be out conducting high-visibility patrols to reduce crashes and keep Georgia’s roadways safe. Slow down, limit distractions, buckle up, and never drive impaired.

12/10/2025

Girl Scouts of Greater Atlanta Announces 2026 Closure of Camp Misty Mountain The Girl Scouts of Greater Atlanta has announced that Camp Misty Mountain, a beloved retreat in Armuchee, will close at the end of May 2026. The decision, leaders said, comes after a multi-year

The Girl Scouts of Greater Atlanta has announced that Camp Misty Mountain, a beloved retreat in Armuchee, will close at the end of May 2026. The decision, leaders said, comes after a multi-year evaluation by a dedicated task force and was “not made easily or quickly.” Camp Misty Mountain has ser...

12/09/2025

Congressman Allen’s Staff to Host Community Office Hours Congressman Rick W. Allen (GA-12) announced members of his staff will host Community Office Hours across Georgia’s 12th District during the month of December. During these events, members of Congressman Allen’s staff

Congressman Rick W. Allen (GA-12) announced members of his staff will host Community Office Hours across Georgia’s 12th District during the month of December. During these events, members of Congressman Allen’s staff will be available to assist constituents with a variety of federal issues, incl...