Jeselnik awarded rank of Eagle Scout
      James Christopher Jeselnik Jr. was recently awarded the rank of Eagle Scout, the highest advancement in scouting. He was presented the Eagle badge as part of a special ceremony Dec. 16, 2006 at the Presbyterian Church in Carrollton. A reception was held in the church's fellowship hall following th...
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Millen Woman's Club meets
      The December meeting of the Millen Woman's Club was held at the lovely home of Mrs. Vivian Davis, which was beautifully decorated for Christmas. Assisting Mrs. Davis as hostesses were Elaine Williams and Emily Williams. President Diane Wade called the meeting to order and led the club in the pledge...
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'Girls Night Out' set for March 22
      It's all about good food, fashion and entertainment come Thursday, March 22. That's when the Town and Country Woman's Club will host their "Girls Night Out" at the Burke County Office Park. The evening will include a dinner catered by Cajun Gourmet and entertainment from Steve Chappell, "Elvis." A...
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Magnolia Springs Arts & Crafts Festival to host a talent showcase
      Magnolia Springs State Park will host its 14th annual Arts & Crafts Festival and Living History Encampment Saturday, April 21, 2007. Along with the regular festivities (arts, crafts and food booths), there will be a talent showcase. Anyone (or group) who has a special talent, whether it be singing...
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Parents urged to use child safety seats properly
      The Jenkins County Family Enrichment Center, Jenkins County Fire and Rescue, Georgia Department of Human Resources' Injury Prevention Officials, the Georgia Governor's Office of Highway Safety, the National Highway Safety Administration (NHTSA) and others are joining together to encourage parents a...
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Parade winners announced
      The Millen-Jenkins County Martin Luther King Celebration Committee recently announced the 2007 parade winners. They are as follows: + Floats - first place, Skull Creek Baptist Church; second place, Morrison Grove Baptist Church; and third place,
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     What a catch! Janette Parker recently caught an 11 pound, 7 ounce bass in a local pond. (Photo contributed)
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Jenkins County receives dividend
      Jenkins County has received a dividend in the amount of $12,186 from the Association County Commissioners of Georgia-Group Self-Insurance Workers' Compensation Fund (ACCG-GSIWCF). The dividend is Jenkins County's share of a $3 million dividend declared by the Board of Trustees.
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