Murdered man's stepmother reports 'unprofessional conduct'
At recreation department
By Diana Royal True Citizen Staff Writer
      Daisy Harley, the stepmother of Steven Harley of Jenkins County, met with the Burke County Recreation Commission Wednesday, June 13, to report "unprofessional conduct" by a Burke County Recreation Department employee. Steven Harley was murdered in April 2006.
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Millen-Jenkins County Fire & Rescue get fire safety funds
      Millen-Jenkins County Fire and Rescue announced recently that they were awarded a fire safety grant from the Georgia Fire Fighter Burn Foundation, through their Chesney Grant process. Safety training officer Robert Reeves Jr. has been a firefighter for 12 years and is always looking for ways to k...
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Library News
By Sharon Blank
      The Vacation Reading Program just keeps rolling along! It's been a great success so far, and don't worry, parents - if your kids still want to join, they can! Plus, we have a lot of great special events coming up in the next couple of weeks to make things even cooler. Keep watching this space for...
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SBA Loans available following Secretary of Agriculture Disaster Declaration
In Georgia
      The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) recently announced that federal disaster loans are available to small businesses located in all Georgia counties except Clay County, as a result of damages and losses to crops caused by record-setting cold temperatures and freezing conditions that occur...
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Toddler Miss Garfield
      Taylor Rae Flakes, 2, was recently crowned Toddler Miss Garfield Washpot 2007. She also received several other titles that night including "Prettiest Hair," "Prettiest Dress" and "Prettiest Smile.
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Drake recognized; OREL interest sought
      Donna Lewis Drake was presented the Georgia Division Certificate of Appreciation at the monthly meeting of the Buckhead-Fort Lawton Camp 2102, Sons of Confederate Veterans, Friday, June 15. Making the presentation was 5th Brigade commander Michael Mull of Statesboro. The announcement was made at ...
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Kentucy youth beautify Millen
      A youth group from Henderson, Kentucky arrived in Millen June 16 and started helping beautify the city. The group is on their high school summer mission trip. They were led by youth leader Charlie Hardesty from the Holy Name of Jesus Church in Henderson.
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