The Millen News goes to Hollywood
     From left are, Caleb Martin, and his grandparents, Jerry McMillan and Patricia McMillan as they sit under the "Hollywood" sign at Universal Studios in California. The McMillans took Caleb, and The Millen News, on a 28-day road trip through 16 states this summer to see the U.S.A. Points of interests ...
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Favorite Family Photo
     From left, are Etheld Gay, 9, Emerson Gay, 2, and Lamar Gay, 8, as they pose in a field of crotalaria in 1932. Crotalaria was grown during this time period as a "soil builder." (Photo contributed)
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Rotary hears from Riverkeeper
     Chandra Brown, Ogeechee- Canoochee Riverkeeper and executive director, was the guest speaker at the Wednesday, Aug. 8, meeting of the Millen Rotary Club. (Photo contributed)
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Mite All-Stars fare well in summer play
      The Jenkins County Recreation Department Mite All-Star baseball team had a very successful summer. The team played in four tournaments over a four-week period. June 8-14, the team played in the Lyons Invitational, placing fourth out of a field of 18 teams from across the state.
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Truedogs place first in 'Bash in the 'Boro'
      Fighting extreme temperatures in the triple digits, the Truedogs baseball team emerged as the top dog in USSSA Baseball's "Bash in the 'Boro" Saturday, Aug. 4, and Sunday, Aug. 5, at Statesboro's Mill Creek Park. After finishing 1-1 on Saturday, the Truedogs fought their way to a 3-0 victory over...
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Syl-View Happenings
By Betty Scarborough
      Our pride is showing as we learned that the "Bingo Angels," Group Volunteers of the Year, won state honors. They will be recognized and receive a plaque given by Georgia Health Care. The state nominated them to American Health Care and they have been declared winners. The awards luncheon will be h...
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Lost bunny?
     This little rabbit has recently taken up residence in the backyards of several homes on North Masonic Street, playing, eating and sunning leisurely.
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Library News
By Sharon Blank
      We've got a ton of things coming up here at the library, and - surprise, surprise, adults - these programs are for you! Want to know more about the cultures, history and heritage of Southeast Georgia? Then you won't want to miss "Southeast Georgia on My Mind!
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Rotary donates
     The Millen Rotary Club recently presented a check to the First Books Program of the Jenkins County Family Enrichment Center. From left, are Rotarian Evelyn Young, Evan Chance of family enrichment, and Don Gay, Millen Rotary Club president. (Photo contributed)
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Happy 98th
     On Aug. 12, 1909, God sent a precious gift to Jason and Frances Burke, a baby girl. On Saturday, Aug. 11, 2007, Floy Burke Saxon was honored on her 98th birthday at a luncheon hosted by her five daughters: Doris Rhodes, Jackie Heath, Thelma Jeselnik, Velma Joyner and Faye Skinner. Of the 111 people ...
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Chance speaks at Rotary
     Evan Chance, supportive service coordinator and building block coordinator for the Jenkins County Family Enrichment Center, was the guest speaker at the Wednesday, Aug. 15, meeting of the Millen Rotary Club. Mrs. Chance spoke on the many programs offered through the organization. (Photo contributed)...
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Miss Peanut Princess
     Makenzie Diane Kelly was crowned Miss Peanut Princess Saturday, Aug. 11, in Brooklet. The pageant was open to Bulloch, Bryan, Candler, Evans, Jenkins, Tattnall and Screven counties. Kelly competed in the 3 to 4 years of age division. She received a beautiful crown, trophy and banner. The winners of ...
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Nelson crowned in church pageant
      The Williams Grove C.O.G.I.C. Youth Department sponsored their annual Little Mr./Little Miss Williams Grove C.O.G.I.C. Pageant on Sunday evening, Aug. 5, at the church. Emily Nelson was named Little Miss Williams Grove C.O.G.I.C. 2007-2008. She attends Gordon Grove Baptist Church, and her guardia...
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