Byrd flies into Millen
      Jenkins County Elementary/Middle schools B.L.A.S.T. students received a visit from the Life Byrd helicopter from Augusta. The helicopter flew to Millen Thursday, April 26.
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Eagles baseball team loses one, wins one
      The Jenkins County High School varsity baseball team won one and lost one last week on the diamond. The Eagles lost to Bryan County 7-6. Leading hitters were Ethan Conway, 2-2, with a double and RBI; Caleb Chance, 2-3, with a RBI; Spencer Clark, 1- 1; Zac Clark, 1-2, with t...
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Commissioners table decision on new ER
By Deborah Bennett Millen News Editor
      Whether the county will participate in the funding of a new emergency room (ER) at the Jenkins County Hospital remains to be decided. The Jenkins County Commissioners tabled any action on the matter during the group's Tuesday, May 1, meeting.
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Dawgs win 6-2
      The Diamond Dawgs recently defeated the Guyton A's 6-2 in Guyton. Avery McAlpine was the winning pitcher for the game held Sunday, April 29. McAlpine went nine innings only giving up 8 hits. He had 5 strikeouts and 2 walks. Guyton scored 2 runs with 2 outs in the bottom of ...
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McBride receives military award
      The Department of the Army Reserve Officers' Training Corps awarded the title of "Distinguished Military Student" to Cadet Justin Grey McBride during the annual Military Ball held Saturday, May 5, at Georgia Military College in Milledgeville.
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GSU honor society inducts local students
      The Georgia Southern University chapter of Phi Eta Sigma National Honor Society recently inducted Wesley Kent of Millen and Jessica Murray of Perkins. The two were among 242 students inducted into the honor society. To become a member of Phi Eta Sigma, a student must earn a ...
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Woman's Club
      The February meeting of the Millen Woman's Club was held at the Jenkins County Family Enrichment Center, hosted by Anette Head. President Diane Wade called the meeting to order and led the club in the Pledge of Allegiance. Marilyn Knight discussed some of the causes of stres...
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Dias recognized for service
      From left, Specialist Donnell Dias of Millen receives an encased American flag from Brig. Gen. Larry Ross, Commander, 78th Troop Command, in recognition of his service in Iraq with the 214th Security Force.
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New playground
      Molly Williams, 12-year-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Williams, displays an architectural drawing of new playground equipment that is to be installed at Magnolia Springs State Park.
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STC pageant
      Amy Archer of Emanuel County was crowned Miss Swainsboro Technical College 2007 April 24, at the Maurice Boatwright Auditorium. She also received the Miss Photogenic award.
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Carter awarded medal
      Jermie Carter (Sonny) Allen Jr., left, was recently awarded the National Defense Medal by the Emanuel Rangers Chapter No. 2318, United Daughters of the Confederacy of Swainsboro, in observance of Georgia Day.
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Helping hands
      Following last Friday's storm, these volunteers worked many hours over the week-end clearing tree limbs and debris at the Millen Community House and Millen Cemetery. From left, are Rusty Sammons, Tonya Lane, C.J.
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