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April 26, 2006 / Front Page

Local man killed during break-in

Death investigation is being conducted by Jenkins County Sheriff's Department and Georgia Bureau of Investigation

By Deborah Bennett Millen News Editor

An apparent home invasion Tuesday, April 25, has resulted in the murder of a young Millen man and left a family reeling from the shock. More...

Local church sponsors Baccalaureate service

Millen Baptist Church will sponsor a community-wide Baccalaureate service 4 p.m. Sunday, May 21, for all Jenkins County graduates of 2006. During the service, each graduate will be presented with a study Bible as a gift from the church. More...

School News

Four students recognized by TIP

Four students at Jenkins County Elementary School (JCES) have been recognized by the Duke University Talent Identification Program, also knows as Duke TIP. More...

Eagles win one out of three

By Mike Dann

The Eagles opened up a three game week on Monday, April 17, against Metter. More...

JCHS golf teams compete in region

School (JCHS) girls' and boys' golf teams competed in the region golf tournament recently at Black Creek Golf Club in Bryan County. More...

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Editorials

The Chatter Box

By Deborah Bennett

I had a very interesting (aggravating) telephone call recently. I was attempting to make contact with a health insurance company, which is worse than trying to talk to an actual real-life Bell South operator. More...

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Letter to the Editor

Dear Editor, April is National Child Abuse Prevention month. This is a time to raise awareness about the occurrence of child abuse and remind adults that everyone shares the responsibility for the safety of our children. More...

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Weddings

Miss Sherrilyn Young to marry Mr. Clayton

Young of Millen announce the engagement of their daughter, Sherrilyn Denice, to Johann Marelleus Clayton of Augusta, son of Mary Clayton of Augusta and Joe Friday of Atlanta. More...

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Obituaries

Jackie Wiggins, 90, of Millen died April 21

Gertie Pearl (Jackie) Wiggins, 90, of Millen passed away Friday, April 21, 2006. More...

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Columns

Medicaid Estate Recovery Program

Langga Gay

Does recent action by the Georgia General Assembly regarding the asset threshold and retroactivity affect the program? More...

Switching Medicare Prescription Drug Plan

Don Gay

Do you realize that the only time in our lives when we like to get old is when we're kids? If you're less than 10 years old, you're so excited about aging that you think in fractions. More...

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'Lockdown' at JCHS finds no drugs

By Deborah Bennett Millen News Editor

A "lockdown" drug search at Jenkins County High School Friday, April 21, produced no evidence of drugs on campus. The search was conducted by More...

JCHS names Class of 2006 honor graduates

Jenkins County High School announced this week the honor graduates of the Class of 2006. The valedictorian and salutatorian of the class will be announced during the academic honors programs to be held in May. More...

BOE accepts bid on JCHS gymnasium

By Deborah Bennett Millen News Editor

The Jenkins County Board of Education (BOE) moved one step closer to seeing a new gymnasium for Jenkins County High School (JCHS) become a reality last week after some creative financial "maneuvering." During a called meeting Friday, April 21, the BO More...