Mayor vetoes ordinance passed by Homerville City Council
For the first time in over 30 years, Homerville’s mayor has issued a veto. On Tuesday, Homerville Mayor Brooks Blitch IV vetoed a city manager ordinance that was approved unanimously by the Homerville City Council at their regular monthly meeting Thursday. Under the city’s charter, the mayor has the ability to veto any item approved…
Read MoreLee Container sold to Ohio company
A global leader in industrial packaging has purchased Lee Container of Homerville. Greif, a publicly-traded company out of Ohio, announced the purchase today. Lee Container, headquartered in Homerville, is a leader in the North American blow molded jerrycan industry, primarily serving growth-oriented customers in the agrochemical, other specialty chemical, oil & lubricant and pet care…
Read MoreGroundbreaking held for new school facility
Ground was broken weeks ago, but the official groundbreaking for the new Clinch County school facility was held Thursday. Community members, school officials, students, and current and former teachers joined with contractors and architects of the $53 million project Thursday between Clinch County High School and the tennis courts to hold the ceremony,…
Read MoreOfficer claims city manager, council members interfered in investigations
By Blake Pittman & Len Robbins Editor & Publisher A Homerville police officer has accused Homerville City Council members and its city manager of interfering with investigations, violations of the Equal Pay Act, and other unethical, or possibly criminal, actions. Homerville Police Captain Sebrina Blaise details her complaints and concerns in a nine-page memorandum…
Read MoreMurder suspect turns himself in after shootout
By Blake Pittman Editor One local man is dead, and another is behind bars, after a shootout last Wednesday killed Brad Collins, 24, of Homerville. On Wednesday afternoon, around 5 p.m., officers with the Homerville Police Department responded to a Poppell Square address in response to a man being shot. When they arrived on…
Read MoreJesus & Jam announces after-school program
Jesus and Jam Charities of Clinch County is pleased to announce a new After-School Program for children in grades Kindergarten through 3rd Grade. The program is scheduled to start in August 2022 and will meet every Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday during the school year. Executive Director, Lajuanta Mattox stated “I am pleased to announce…
Read MoreClinch 12u team finishes as state runner-up
The Clinch County 12u All-Stars were one run away from a state championship. Last week in Baxley, the Clinch 12u baseball team lost to Jeff Davis County 7-6 in the GRPA state championship game. The Clinch 12u team had been competing in the tournament all week, playing one game Tuesday, two more Wednesday, and two…
Read MoreZoning Board Chair: Mayor did not have authority to OK building permit
By Blake Pittman, Editor Tempers flared at Thursday night’s regular monthly meeting of the Homerville City Council over a building permit issued by Mayor Brooks Blitch IV without the city council’s consent. At the meeting, Homerville Zoning Board Chairman David Hinson was on the agenda to speak to the council about Mayor Blitch bypassing protocol…
Read MoreNew class of Clinch Sports Hall of Famers inducted
You can watch the live-stream of the Hall of Fame ceremony on the Clinch County News Facebook page. The Clinch County Sports Hall of Fame inducted its second class Saturday before a large crowd in the Clinch County High commons area. The class included the 1957 Homerville High & Elementary Hornet…
Read MoreCity Council breaks law in first move of year – fires city manager, attorney illegally
By Blake Pittman, Editor Personnel moves by the Homerville City Council – including the firing of the city manager – are invalid because the city council acted illegally in their first meeting of the new year Tuesday. Georgia Press Association Attorney David Hudson, who wrote most of the state’s open records and meeting laws, said…
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