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February 7, 2007
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Possible remnant of Camp Lawton unearthed in dig
By Deborah Bennett
It is small and fragile, but to archaeologists from the Georgia Department of Transportation (DOT) and Georgia Department of Natural Resources, it is the "find" of the day. The soil-stained, charred wood fragment was unearthed at an excavation site at Magnolia Springs State Park Tuesday, Jan. 30, ... More...
Eggs and Issues Breakfast slated for February 17

The annual Eggs and Issues Breakfast is set for 8 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 17, at the Millen Community House. The event is sponsored by the Jenkins County Chamber of Commerce and Jenkins County Farm Bureau. State and Congressional representatives have been invited to attend, make remarks and answer que... More...

From a bill to a law
The process is lengthy
By Deborah Bennett

The Georgia Legislature is in full swing in Atlanta with legislators introducing and considering numerous bills for action, but have you ever wondered exactly how a bill becomes a law? The process begins when a legislator recognizes the need for a new law or desires to change an existing one. The ... More...

 School News
•STC Prep welding student commissioned for art work
Zachry Rhodes, Jenkins County High School senior and Swainsboro Technical College (STC) Prep student, was recently commissioned by Gail Ware, vice president of institutional effectiveness at STC, to create a pig structure for her husband, Johnny, for his birthday. The iron pig structure was placed ... More...
•Valdosta State University announces dean's list
•In-town free transportation now available for after school BLAST students
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 Other Jenkins News
•Blanford speaks to Millen Rotary Club
Scott Blanford, regional manager for Special Olympics Georgia, was the guest speaker at the Wednesday, Jan. 31, meeting of the Millen Rotary Club. Blanford has been employed with Special Olympics for one year but has served as a volunteer since 1995. More...
•GSP releases December stats
•Correction
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 ChatterBox
•The Chatter Box
Why is it that a heater never quits in the summer and an air conditioner never goes out in the winter? Must be one of those little "quirks" of life. Our heater waited until the coldest weather of the winter hit to lie down and die. Actually, the pilot light just went out, and we cannot get it lit ... More...
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 Church News
•Church News
First Baptist Church First Baptist Church will celebrate the Rev. Allen Webb's 12th pastoral anniversary 11:15 a.m. Sunday, Feb. 11. The Rev. S. Cummings of Wadley will be the guest preacher. The public is invited. Gordon Grove Baptist Gordon Grove Baptist Church will have its Pastor Aid P... More...
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 Datebook
•Datebook
Baseball/softball registration The Jenkins County Recreation Department is holding registration for baseball and softball. Parents of children ages 4-14 may come by the recreation department to signup and are asked to bring with you a copy of their birth certificate and insurance information. More...
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 Cards of Thanks
•Card of Thanks
Thank You I extend my heart felt appreciation to everyone for the many acts of concern on my behalf during my recent hospitalization and surgery. Please continue to remember me in your prayers as I continue to recuperate at home. May God bless each of you. More...
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 Farm & Home
•Ag Line: Pecan Planting
Wade Parker County Extension Coordinator The pecan tree is a very common tree in the southwest and southeast parts of Georgia. Pecans will grow in almost any soil in Georgia, except poorly drained or stiff clay. In these type soils, pecans struggle and will have a poor time getting established. More...
•4-H News
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 Obituaries
•Mars Wampler, 87, of Midville died Feb. 2
Mr. Mars Wampler, 87, of Midville died Friday, Feb. 2, 2007. Funeral services were held 11 a.m. Monday, Feb. 5, at Mt. Olivet Baptist Church with burial to follow at Deep Creek Cemetery. Mr. Wampler was born in Glamorgan, Va. but lived several years near Midville. He was a retired warrant office... More...
•Resie Bolton, 62, of Millen died Feb. 4
•Harold Kermit Reddick, 70, died January 13
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 Births
•Birth
Braxton Antwan Baldwin Mr. and Mrs. Willie Baldwin Jr. announce the birth of their son, Braxton Antwan, born Friday, Jan. 26, 2007. He weighed 7 pounds, 13 ounces and was 21 inches long. Grandparents are James and Mamie Sweat of Perkins and Willie and Viola Baldwin of Millen. More...
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 Engagements
•Buckley, Nunnally to wed Feb. 17
Susan Buckley and Thomas Bartlett of Waynesboro announce the engagement of her daughter, Jennifer Denise Buckley, to James Brian Nunnally, son of Joe Nunnally and Diane Nunnally of Waynesboro. The bride-elect is also the daughter of the late Kevin Buckley. More...
•Miss Hodges to marry Mr. Niblett
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