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August 2, 2006  RSS feed
Archaeologists look for "World's Largest Prison" at state park
Archaeologists from the Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT), along with Georgia State Park staff came to Magnolia Springs State Park July 17 to look for the boundaries of Camp Lawton, the largest prison camp constructed during the Civil War. More...
Schools open Monday, Aug. 7

Jenkins County schools will open for students Monday, Aug. 7, under the leadership of the new school superintendent, Joan Blackwood. Ms. Blackwood states that the theme, "Soaring to New Heights," will be the guide for the faculties, staff members and students of the school system. More...

Primary Runoff Election is Aug. 8

The Primary Runoff Election will be held Tuesday, Aug. 8, with all regular polling places being open from 7 a.m. until 7 p.m. More...

 School News
• BOE hears plans for new school year
Preparations for the new school year are underway, reported Jenkins County School Superintendent Joan Blackwood during the Monday, July 24, meeting of the Jenkins County Board of Education (BOE). More...
• BOE approves coaches, coaching supplements
• JCES students' supply list released
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 Other Jenkins News
• Only a few show for county budget hearing
The turnout for a public hearing to discuss the proposed 20062007 budget for Jenkins County created little interest Friday, July 21, with only the Jenkins County Commissioners, county administrator Carol Cates, attorney Troy Gay, Jenkins County Sheriff Tim Fields and Jenkins County Coroner Henry You More...
• Police catch sleeping burglar
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 ChatterBox
• The Chatter Box
I'm afraid "Chatter" is "chatless" this week, folks. It's Monday, nearing noon, and I can't think of a thing to write about. With that dreaded deadline staring me in the eye, it's hard to be creative. More...
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 Editorials
• THE ELEPHANTS' HELPER
Republicans need Cynthia McKinney. The DeKalb County congresswoman defines the Democratic Party just the way the GOP likes it: strident, unresponsive and way out in left field. At least that's the way Republicans want voters to perceive Democrats. More...
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 Church News
• Church News
Sandhill Baptist Church Sandhill Baptist Church will sponsor "buy a hotdog and drink/get a back-to-school supply pack free" from 8 a.m. until noon Saturday, Aug. 5 at the old Butcher Shop location. The church will also sponsor a yard sale to support the restoration of the church during the same More...
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 Memoriam
• In Memoriam
In loving memory of Heidi Markovcic Johnson Nov. 5, 1967 - Aug. 3, 2003
                                    In Our Hearts More...
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 Datebook
• Datebook
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. More...
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 Weddings
• article has image Elderly couple married at Bethany Home's first wedding
When Ray Jenkins talks about his love for his new wife, Barbara, he's talking about something more experienced than fleeting romance. He's talking about familiarity, about needing one another physically and mentally. More...
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 Cards of Thanks
• Cards of Thanks
The family of Viola Cooper would like to give their deepest appreciation in the loss of our loved one. Thank you for your cards, gifts, food and prayers. Once again, we thank you. More...
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 Farm & Home
• Ag Line: Turfgrass drought stress management
Parts of Jenkins County finally received some welcome rain this past week. However, there are still sections of the county that are far behind schedule. Whether you are watering 500 acres of cotton or a 5,000 square foot lawn, proper irrigation is the key to maintaining a healthy lawn. Research has More...
• 4-H News
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 Obituaries
• Mrs. Mary Mosley of Millen died July 14
Mrs. Mary Mavalene Mosley of Millen entered into rest on Friday, July 14, 2006 at University Hospital. More...
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