Troopers release 2006 stats
      State Troopers from the Sylvania Post of the Georgia State Patrol investigated 48 traffic crashes during the year of 2006 in Jenkins County. Sergeant First Class Young said the traffic crashes resulted in 37 injuries and no deaths. SFC Young said troopers from Post 21 also issued 1,469 traffic cit...
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Henry speaks at Rotary
      Jenkins County Board of Commissioners Chairman James Henry was the guest speaker at the Wednesday, Jan. 10, meeting of the Millen Rotary Club. He presented a program outlining the state of the county. (Photo contributed)
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Frison home catches fire
      The Millen/Jenkins County Fire Department responded to a call for assistance at the home of Laura Frison on Wilson Street Wednesday, Jan. 10. The home suffered considerable damage, and the cause of the fire remains under investigation.
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Library News
By Wilma Gainey
      We are still looking for teens to join our teen group. We are planning on offering a lot more resources and entertainment for teens, but first we need to know what you want to read, watch, or do! Interested in joining, or just want to find out more?
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Wasden crowned 2007 Jr. Miss Sugarplum Fairy Queen
      The 2007 Sugarplum Fairy Pageant was held Saturday, Jan. 6, at Southeastern Technical College in Vidalia. Girls from surrounding counties competed in not only formal wear but sportswear as well. Tiffany Wasden was crowned the 2007 Jr. Miss Sugarplum Fairy Queen in the 10-12 year-old age division.
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Turnovers continue to plague Eagles
      JCHS Eagles turned the ball over 15 times and only had two players score in double figures in a 64-53 loss to ECI Friday. The game was played closely in the first half with ECI taking a one-point lead to the locker room at halftime. ECI started fast in the third quarter outscoring the Eagles 21-10...
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Oglesby kills deer
      Jason Oglesby of Jenkins County bagged this 10-point buck Nov. 2, 2006. It rated a Boone and Crockett score of 141 1/8 points. (Photo contributed)
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Donate your vehicle to Kidney Cars
      When it comes time to say "goodbye" to your old car or truck or boat (or even your good ole lawn mower), it can be like saying "goodbye" to an old friend, notes the National Kidney Foundation of Georgia (NFKG).
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