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June 13, 2007
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Local family seeks help in locating missing man
By Deborah Bennett Millen News Editor
The family of Gregory Joyner, 27, of Millen has reported him missing. Family members said they have not seen or heard from Joyner since Thursday, May 31, and are seeking the public's help in locating him. Joyner is described as being 6'1", 220 pounds with red hair. More...
SUMMER FUN RUN

The second annual Summer Fun Run program got underway last week at the Jenkins County Elementary School track. The program, which is held Tuesday and Thursday of each week through July 19 from 7:30-9 a.m., is designed to instill healthy behavior in children and to encourage it in adults. More...

County asked to fund JCRD position
By Deborah Bennett Millen News Editor

Difficulty finding someone to head the Jenkins County Recreation Department (JCRD) has prompted the board of directors to request that the job be made a county position. The proposal was presented during the Tuesday, June 5, meeting of the Jenkins County Commissioners by recreation board member Sa... More...

 School News
•Jenkins Boys Track & Field are Class A State runners-up
All the Class A schools gathered in Jefferson May 10-12 to compete for the state championship. Jenkins County took a stable full of burners to the track and scored big in the sprints and relays. Patrick Moody won the state championship in the 100 meter dash (11.12) and finished second in the 200 ... More...
•Bethel recognizes outstanding students
•JCES announces fourth nine weeks principal's list, honor roll
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 Other Jenkins News
•Chamber applauds Mrs. Messex
The Jenkins County Chamber of Commerce recently presented Mrs. Lee Messex with the "Chamber Applauds" award in recognition of the beautiful window boxes at her residence on College Avenue. From left, are Mrs. More...
•Favorite Family photo
•Local roads to get striping
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 ChatterBox
•The Chatter Box
We welcome Melodye Williams back to our office staff this week. Melodye has been working at The True Citizen for awhile, and we are delighted to get her back at The Millen News. Thanks, Bonnie Taylor, and, Roy Chalker, for sending her "home. More...
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 Editorials
•PERKS
Very frequently, I bring up the idea of "perks," those special extras that come unexpectedly from something that I am doing and that often have no connection to that activity. There is a "perk" that comes from a long flight, although when traveling in economy, I am not sure it outweighs the pure ... More...
•The Millen News
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 Church News
•Church News
Millen U.M.C. to host benefit for Christine Bragg A "Half Rubber Benefit Tournament," sponsored by Millen United Methodist Church, will be held 10 a.m. Saturday, June 23, at the Jenkins County Recreation Department. All proceeds will benefit Christine Bragg. More...
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 Memoriam
•In Memoriam
In Loving Memory: A Son, A Brother, A Father Donell Washington Sr.
Well, my brother and my friend, Time has rolled around again; We miss you more than words can say By each and every passing day. More...
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 Datebook
•Datebook
'39ers The '39ers will meet Monday, June 18. Please bring a covered dish. New members are welcome. Wilson Family Reunion The annual D.T. Wilson Family Reunion will be held Sunday, June 24, at the Jenkins County Senior Citizens Center. A basket lunch will be served at 1 p.m. More...
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 Weddings
•Cannady, Hall to marry June 23
Robert Wayne and Judy W. Cannady of Swainsboro announce the engagement of their daughter, Kristin Nicole Cannady, to Mitchell Allen Hall of Swainsboro, son of Dave Hall of Swainsboro and Dave and Mary Lawson of Ball Ground. The wedding is planned for 6:30 p.m. Saturday, June 23, 2007 at the Cadle... More...
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 Farm & Home
•Ag Line: Rotten Trees
It is amazing how fast weather conditions can change! We have literally gone without rain for 2½ months and now we have received anywhere from 5"-7" of rain in a 24-hour period. Even though the dryland corn crop has suffered a considerable amount of yield loss, the rain will be a shot in th... More...
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 Obituaries
•Margaret Barnett, 82, of Augusta died June 6
Mrs. Margaret Lightfoot Barnett, 82, of Augusta passed away Wednesday, June 6, 2007 at Medical College of Georgia Hospital in Augusta. Graveside services were held 11 a.m. Saturday, June 9, in Resthaven Cemetery, Washington, with the Rev. Grady Wigley of Athens officiating. More...
•Rubye Forehand, 87, of Millen died June 9
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