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May 23, 2007
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Walking for a cause
The annual Jenkins County Relay for Life got underway Friday, May 18, at the Jenkins County Recreation Department complex with cancer survivors walking the first lap of the relay. The goal for the relay was to raise $25,000 for the fight against cancer. See additional photos on page 18. (Staff photo... More...
Walker found guilty of murder
By Deborah Bennett Millen News Editor

Judgment day came for Ricardo Orlando Walker last Thursday when a Jenkins County jury found him guilty of the April 2006 murder of Steven Harley. He was also found guilty of criminal attempt to commit murder and tampering with evidence. The jury reached the verdicts after deliberating just over tw... More...

JCHS graduation is Friday

Jenkins County High School (JCHS) will hold commencement exercises for the Class of 2007 at 7 p.m. Friday, May 25, on the football field. In the event of rain, the ceremony will be held 10 a.m. Saturday, May 26, on the football field. Should it rain Saturday, the ceremony will be held in the schoo... More...

 School News
•JCHS Class of 2007
Not Pictured Rebecca Joann Walker * Honor Graduate *** Valedictorian & Star Student ** Salutatorian § National Technical Honor Society More...
•JCHS Honors Night
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 Other Jenkins News
•Spouse's Night
The Millen Rotary Club held its annual Spouse's Night April 19. Those attending are, from left, first row: Evelyn Young, Guinnell Thompson, Jan Thorne, Angie Brantley, Dale Reeves, Judy Rocker, Watson Rocker, ReAnn Black, Nell Reeves, Cynthia McBride, Karla Gay, More...
•Gay named Rotarian of the Year
•JCHS val, sal talk at Rotary
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 Editorials
•The Chatter Box
Kudos to all who participated in the annual Relay for Life last Friday and Saturday. A lot of planning and work went into the event and all who participated are to be commended for their efforts. A final tally of the donations collected has yet to be completed, but word is the total will be close... More...
•Bill Shipp
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 Church News
•Church News
Needful Baptist Church Needful Baptist Church will hold an ordination service for minister Bernese Kelsey James 6 p.m. Saturday, May 26. The public is invited to attend. Community Worship Center Community Worship Center will feature Naomi & the Segos in concert 7 p.m. Wednesday, May 30. More...
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 Datebook
•Datebook
Fishing tournament to be held Saturday The South Jenkins Volunteer Fire Department #6 will sponsor a fishing tournament Saturday, May 26, at Fairfield Landing on the Ogeechee River. The event will be held from 6:30 a.m. until 2 p.m. More...
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 Farm & Home
•Ag Line: Corn yield improvement by applying fungicides
As dry weather continues to bear down on our county, spraying a fungicide on corn is probably the last thing on a grower's mind. However, there is data that shows a yield increase when a fungicide has been applied. More...
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 Engagements
•Godbee, Bennett to wed Aug. 25
Mr. and Mrs. Donald Godbee of Millen announce the engagement of their daughter, Kimberly Ann Godbee, to William Jason Bennett, son of Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Bennett of Millen. The wedding will take place 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 25, at Dry Branch Baptist Church. A reception will be held at the Red Hi... More...
•Miss Kirkland to marry Mr. Burch
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