Cyclists visit Jenkins County enroute to Santa Monica
By Jim Hite
      Twelve high school age youngsters and two adult leaders from several states rode their bicycles into Millen two days after leaving Tybee Island on their way to Santa Monica, Ca.
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Jenkins County area host families needed
      Foreign high school students are scheduled to arrive soon for academic semester and year home stay programs, and the sponsoring organization needs a few more local host families. The students are anxiously awaiting news of their new families. These young ambassadors are looking forward to fulfill...
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Hummingbirds, containers in 'Gardening' spotlight
By Katherine Tippins University of Georgia
      Hummingbird diets and plant containers are among the topics that will be covered on the July 12 and 14 episodes of "Gardening in Georgia." "Gardening in Georgia" airs each Thursday at 7 p.m. and Saturday at 12:30 and 6:30 p.m. on Georgia Public Broadcasting stations.
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Jenkins probate personnel attends firearms license training at STC
      The Office of the Emanuel County Probate Judge hosted "Firearms License Training/ New Federal Regulations" at Swainsboro Technical College (STC) Wednesday, June 20.
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Don't be a target of health care fraud
By Don Gay
      Protect yourself from Medicare errors, fraud and abuse. Protecting your personal information is the best line of defense in the fight against healthcare fraud and abuse. Every day consumers get ripped off by scam artist. Medicare and Medicaid lose billions of dollars each year. You can make a diff...
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Brannen attends camp
      Spencer Brannen attended the Mark Richt Football Camp at The University of Georgia in Athens, home of the Georgia Dawgs, Sunday, June 3, through Wednesday, June 6. He received instruction and practiced numerous lineman positions. He is an upcoming seventh grader at Bulloch Academy (BA) and will be...
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Blue Dog Coalition recognizes Barrow
      The fiscally conservative Democratic Blue Dog Coalition recently honored Rep. John Barrow of Georgia by naming him "Blue Dog of the Week." Rep. Barrow was recognized for his longstanding support of legislation aimed at restoring fiscal responsibility and accountability to the federal government. ...
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WMU hosts tea party
      WMU stresses the mentoring of young women and girls through intergenerational activities such as a "tea party" held by West Millen Baptist Church ladies Sunday, June 24.
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