Local leaders graduate from the Georgia Academy for Economic Development
      The Board of the Georgia Academy of Economic Development recently announced the local graduates from the YEAR Region 7 Multi-Day Training Program. Jenkins County graduates were commissioner Jerry Henry and Mayor of Millen King Rocker.
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VFW members visit Bethany Nursing Center veterans
      Members of VFW Post 2776 of Millen recently visited the veterans in Bethany Nursing Center. A U.S. flag, a U.S. flag lapel pin and a VFW poppy were presented to each veteran.
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Garden club observes National Garden Week June 3-9
      The Azalea Garden Club, a member of Garden Club of Georgia, Inc. (GCG,) joins national garden clubs in acknowledging National Garden Week that began Sunday, June 3, and continues through Saturday, June 9. The first garden club in America was founded in Athens in 1891. Since that time, it has grow...
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Bilenski crowned
      Dailey Anne Bilenski of Rincon was crowned Petite Miss Effingham County Saturday, May 12. She was also crowned Most Beautiful in her division. She is the daughter of Brian and Pam Bilenski of Rincon and the granddaughter of Mr.
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Hite places 11th in World Duathlon
      On May 20, Jim Hite competed in the World Duathlon Short Course Championships in Gyor, Hungary, placing 11th in the 70- 74 age group. The event consists of a 10 kilometer run (6.2 miles), followed by a 40 kilometer bike ride (approximately 25 miles), followed by a 5 kilometer run. Jim finished in ...
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Lucero crowned
      Veloria Freda Lucero was crowned queen at the Miss Spring Blossom pageant Sunday, May 27, at Southeastern Technical College in Vidalia. She also received a gift for winning the contest for prettiest smile.
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Dining club eats at Lee's
      If soul food is good for the soul, the Millen Gentlemen's Gourmet Dining Club is a healthy bunch. During a recent trip to Lee's Restaurant in Statesboro, located at 458 West Jones, the group dined on "the very best soul food imaginable." The restaurant offers a selection of eight meats and ten ve...
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Happy Birthday
      Bessie Wright recently celebrated her birthday at the Jenkins County Senior Citizens Center. (Photo contributed)
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Lanier named to dean's list at VSU
      Brooke Lanier of Millen has been named to the spring 2007 dean's list at Valdosta State University. Brooke is majoring in communication disorders. She is the daughter of Charlie and Sandy Lanier.
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Two locals graduate from Bulloch Academy
      Jenkins County residents Sarah Will Woodrum and John Dennis Dempsey recently graduated from Bulloch Academy in Statesboro.
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The Rev. Dann speaks at Rotary
      The Rev. Mike Dann, pastor of Rosemary Baptist Church, was the guest speaker at the Wednesday, May 30, meeting of the Millen Rotary Club. Rev. Dann was called to ministry in 2003 and ordained in 2004.
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National Society of Collegiate Scholars welcomes Dailey as a new member
      Jenna Dailey of Millen has accepted membership in the National Society of Collegiate Scholars (NSCS,) the honor society for high achieving first- and second-year college students. Dailey will be honored during an induction convocation this fall on the campus of The University of Georgia, where she...
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