Luncheon

The public is cordially invited to attend a luncheon honoring newly-elected county commissioner Pamelia Ann Dwight. The luncheon will be held on Sunday, Aug. 6, at Bethel AME Church, following the 11 a.m. worship service. For more details, call (478) 982-1667.

Magnolia Springs

State Park

Magnolia Springs State Park will celebrate the 75th anniversary of Georgia State Parks with a major program in November. As part of the program, the park staff is seeking the assistance of local citizens who have photographs, documents, letters, postcards or other items dealing with the history of Magnolia Springs State Park, Lincoln State Park or the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) camp at Magnolia Springs. Any items that you are willing to share can be scanned or photographed by the Magnolia Springs staff. The assistance of anyone who is willing to share his or her reminiscences of Magnolia Springs State Park, Lincoln State Park or the CCC camp on film is also needed.

If you are interested, please contact Bill Giles, park manager, at (478) 982-1660 or email him at bgiles@dnr.state.ga.us.

Health Department

hours change

In order to accommodate the working public, the Jenkins County Health Department will offer extended hours on Tuesdays until 7 p.m. beginning Tuesday, Aug. 1, and they will also remain open daily through lunch. Additional hours during the week will be adjusted on Fridays, when they will close at noon. These changes in hours are made in order to be convenient to customers who are in need of services.