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.
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Favorite Family photo
      This photo was taken during the Centennial celebration at Oak Hill Baptist Church in 1975. Those shown are, from left, Myrt Wilson, Carrie Mae McKinney, Evelyn Walraven, Yvonne Johnson, Mildred Wiggins, Maxine Deeds, Evelyn Denham and Sarah Wilson.
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Local roads to get striping
      The Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) announced last week that two Jenkins County roads are included in a 327-mile striping contract awarded May 18 to Peek Pavement Markings of Columbus for $1,361,225. The contract will improve road markings on 46 roads in 18 counties.
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The Millen News goes on vacation!
      Byron Scogins of Millen displays a copy of The Millen News while on a recent trip to Daytona Beach, Fla. (Photo contributed)
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Huffman speaks at Rotary
      the park in 2005. (Photo contributed)
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2007 Cheer Camp underway
      This week the Jenkins County High School (JCHS) Varsity and Competition Cheerleading Squads are holding "Cheer Camp 2007." Those attending have learned cheers, chants and dances. The girls will hold a community pep rally for everyone to come and enjoy 11 a.m.
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Syl-View Happenings
By Betty Scarborough
      We received word from the Georgia Health Care Association in Atlanta that our Teen Volunteer of the Year, Jordan Zeigler, has been named the Teen Volunteer of the Year for the state. She has been nominated to the American Health Care Association for national honors.
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Millen Woman's Club
      The Millen Woman's Club April meeting was held at the pool house of Veronica Cowart. As members arrived, refreshments were served by hostesses, Barbara Bowers and Veronica Cowart. President Diane Wade called the meeting to order and led the group in the Pledge of Allegiance. Brenda Sharpe gave th...
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Super Mom
      Gayle Brinson of Millen accepts a $2,500 Kay's Jeweler's gift card from BI-LO Store Manager Buddy Saxon. Brinson was a winner in BILO's "Super Mom Sweepstakes" contest. Customers shopping BI-LO supermarkets from Jan.
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