Local health provider names new director
By Anne Marie Kyzer True Citizen Staff Writer
      Ogeechee Behavioral Health Services has a new administrator. Victoria Toy Richbourg of Sylvania has been named the new executive director.
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The Millen News goes to Hawaii!
     From left, Lynn Walraven Wicks and Dean Wicks are shown reading The Millen News on the shores of the Atlantic in Lahaina, Maui. Lahaina is known for its shops, restaurants and the famous Banyon Tree. The Wicks spent 10 days on the islands of Oahu, Kauai and Maui this summer with their children, Step...
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Favorite family photo
     This photograph was taken around 1931 on the Floyd Saxon home place. Shown with the Saxon family vehicle are, from left, Jesse Earl Burke, Doris Saxon Rhodes and Louise Burke Smart. (Photo contributed)
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Local students learn conservation
      Lindsey Hall and Melissa White, students at Jenkins County High School, recently attended a summer camp in Cochran to learn all about Georgia's natural resources and the various individuals, groups and agencies that work to protect those resources. More than 100 students attended from all over Geo...
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4-H News
Anna Burgess County Extension Agent
      4-H'er Masters at State Congress This past week, I had the privilege of taking three outstanding 4-H'ers to State Congress, a highly competitive, elite event in Atlanta. In order to attend State Congress, one must have won first place at District Project Achievement. Students pick a topic they wi...
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UDC donates genealogical CDs
     Linda Yarbrough, member of Margaret Jones #27 United Daughters of the Confederacy (UDC) of Waynesboro, shown at left, recently presented a set of four genealogical CDs to Constance Wade of the Jenkins County Memorial Library. The CDs are of memorial services held by the UDC this year for confederate...
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Acteens attend BLUME
     Acteens from Oak Hill Baptist Church journeyed to Kansas City, Mo. June 9, through June 14, to attend BLUME, the national convention for girls 12 through 18 years of age. The convention, sponsored by the Women's Mission Organization of the Southern Baptist Convention, is only held every four years. ...
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Library News
By Sharon Blank
      Is it August already? It's hard to believe, but it's true. Best of luck to all the kids as they prepare for a new school year! Speaking of classes - we won a great grant from the Governor's Office of Highway Safety. We've been granted funds to get two computers to be used exclusively for young d...
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Wygal speaks at Rotary
     Kayla Wygal, owner and operator of One Body Aerobic and Fitness Center, was the guest speaker at the Wednesday, July 25, meeting of the Millen Rotary Club. (Photo contributed)
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Rocker named to dean's list at GSU
      Georgia Southern University recently announced that Kathryn E. Rocker has been named to the dean's list for the 2007 summer term. To be eligible for the dean's list, a student must have at least a 3.50 grade point average and carry a minimum of 12 credit hours for the semester.
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Gay recognized
     Langga Gay, Rotary assistant governor, was recognized by the Hinesville Rotary Club with the "Service Above Self" award for her dedication in overseeing the club. Gay also oversees Claxton, Glennville and Reidsville clubs. (Photo contributed)
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Homecoming this Sunday
Big Horse Creek celebrates heritage
By Field Manley Intern
      Big Horse Creek Baptist Church members have spent the past year preserving their 160- year heritage. Dot Cauley has spearheaded a huge cemetery clean-up project along with church and family members of people buried there. "We've always had someone keeping it tidy," Cauley said.
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