Sheriff, hospital and community organizations give updates; SBA extends small-business loan deadline

Officials and guests provided several community updates at the Screven County meeting on Feb. 11, 2025.

Kameron Mitchell told the board the Small Business Administration's application deadline was Feb. 7, 2025, and that a 60-day grace period had been added to assist applicants. The presentation was framed as an informational appearance to alert small businesses to the extended window.

Commissioner Rosa Romeo said the CRC (Community Resource Center) is moving to Midway, Ga., and invited county officials and residents to reach out with needs. Lagina Evans provided an update on new services being offered at the local hospital; the minutes summarize the update but do not list specific services in the transcript provided.

Commissioner Edwin Lovett raised a concern that races at the Newington race track need to end at a reasonable hour. Sheriff Norman Royal said he had already spoken with the owner and provided a brief update on Sheriff's Office activities, noting he is eager to make changes and hopes to work with the board moving forward.

These items were presented as informational updates; no formal county actions related to the CRC relocation, hospital services or race-track hours were recorded in the minutes provided.