Library News
By Sharon Blank
      We had a great time at Dr. Novotny's recent presentation, and we're looking forward to more of the same on Tuesday, Sept. 25, at 7 p.m., when Dr. Mary Hadley and Charles Martin come to the Jenkins County Memorial Library!
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South Jenkins District VI Volunteer Fire Department update
      Organizational efforts for South Jenkins District VI Volunteer Fire Department, located on West Old Savannah Road, began in December 2006. "Tim Clark and myself decided to place an ad in The Millen News seeking interest in establishing a volunteer fire department in our community," said David...
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Healthy Living
Teen drug, cigarette use declines; alcohol still a problem
SPM Wire
      Current illicit drug use and smoking rates have declined among the nation's adolescents, the U.S. Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) has announced. However, these same officials are expressing concern over rising teen prescription drug abuse and continued underage d...
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