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April 11, 2007
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Local 4-H'ers serve as pages
Jenkins County 4-H'er Charlotte Davis served as a Page for Rep. Jon Burns and Sen. J. B. Powell during 4-H Day at the Capitol. While serving as a Page, she had the opportunity to witness the Georgia General Assembly in action, tour the capitol and deliver messages. From left, are Rep. Burns, Davis a... More...
City council to reconsider 'boot drive' ban
By Deborah Bennett Millen News Editor

A recent decision by members of Millen City Council to give the boot to "boot drives" in the City of Millen will be reconsidered. Council members agreed during their Tuesday, April 3, meeting to revisit the issue upon a request from members of the North Jenkins County Volunteer Fire Department (NJC... More...

Rep. Barrow to host "Congress on the Corner"

This Saturday, April 14, 12th District Congressman John Barrow will be at the Eagle Pharmacy in Millen hosting "Congress on the Corner" from 3 p.m. until 4:30 p.m. This is an opportunity for area residents to visit one-on-one with Rep. Barrow and talk about the issues that matter most to them. More...

 School News
•Local student receives honorable mention at State Ag Day contest
A Jenkins County student was recognized at the State Ag Day contest sponsored by the Georgia Department of Agriculture and Commissioner Tommy Irvin and Georgia Agriculture in the Classroom Council Inc. Jenkins County High School student Justin S. Lanier re- ceived an honorable mention in the 9-12 ... More...
•Local students recognized by EGC, STC
•Correction
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 Other Jenkins News
•Library News
Have you joined the Friends of the Jenkins County Memorial Library? Are you interested in becoming a Friend of the Library? Do you know about our Friends Group? Whatever the case may be we would love you to join us at our very first Friends of the Library meeting at 9:00 AM, Wednesday, April 18, he... More...
•Favorite family photo
•Cadet Roberson receives numerous awards April 5
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 ChatterBox
•The Chatter Box
I heard John Denver's famous song, "Country Roads Take Me Home," on the radio recently and was immediately transported back in time to an era when sitting in the back of a pickup truck rambling down a dirt road on Sunday afternoon was an adventure. I can still see a truckload of youth holding on s... More...
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 Letters
•Editor:
I would personally like to express my appreciation to Tim Frawley for his service on the Jenkins County Recreation Board. Tim has served on the board for the past six years. More...
•Dear Editor:
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 Church News
•Church News
Fountain Spring Baptist Church Fountain Spring Baptist Church will have its "Greatness in the House" program 5 p.m. Sunday, April 15. Dan Sanders, pastor of Compassion Explosion Ministries in Fairfax, S.C., will be the guest minister. The public is invited to attend. More...
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 Datebook
•Datebook
Airport Advisory Committee meeting The Jenkins County Airport Advisory Committee regular meeting is held the second Tuesday of each month at 6 p.m., at the Family Enrichment Center, located at 527 Barney Ave. near the high school. For additional information contact Don A. Gay Sr., chairman, at 9... More...
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 Weddings
•Miss Waters weds Mr. Melton
Miss Summer M. Waters became the bride of Mr. Gary W. Melton 2 p.m. Saturday, November 25, 2006 at Green Fork Baptist Church with Brad Boynton officiating. The bride is the daughter of Jim and Janie Waters of Perkins and the granddaughter of Juel and C.J. Waters, also of Perkins, and the late Mild... More...
•Miss Larisey becomes the bride of Mr. Scott
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 Farm & Home
•Ag Line:
Hard freeze devastates
History was in the making Sunday morning as a blast of arctic air pounded the southeastern United States. The low reached 25 degrees F in many areas, and I have actually heard of some reports of 22 degrees. In December and January this can be a common occurrence, but it has been years since tempera... More...
•4-H News
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 Obituaries
•James Charles Clarke, 80, of Millen died April 5
Mr. James Charles Clarke, 80, of Millen died Thursday, April 5, 2007. Memorial services were held 4:30 p.m. Saturday, April 7, at Deep Creek Freewill Baptist Church. Survivors include his wife, Carolyn Clarke; a son, Bobby Nunnelee; two daughters, Frances Sanchez and Betty Lou Alexander; a brothe... More...
•Idell Mixon Taylor, 88, of Millen died April 8
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 Engagements
•Miss Burke to wed Mr. Gay June 2
Randy and Brenda Burke of Millen announce the engagement of their daughter, Brittany Blair Burke, to Donnie Arastus Gay Jr., the son of Don and Evelyn Gay of Garfield. The wedding is planned for 6 p.m. Saturday, June 2, 2007 at West Millen Baptist Church. A reception will follow at Hanging Rock Pl... More...
•Plans finalized for Scott, Tapley wedding
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