Fair slated for Oct. 6
      The annual Fair-on-the- Square will begin at 9 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 6, and end at 5 p.m. There will be a variety of crafts and other items for purchase, as well as baked goods and other foods. Rides and games for the children will be on hand all day.
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Local health department to conduct Flu Drill
      The East Central Health District and the Jenkins County Health Department will conduct a mass immunization drill Oct. 2-4. The purpose of the drill is to test the organizations' capacity to provide mass immunizations in the event of a biological disaster.
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Magnolia Springs State Park to get more cabins
      Mabel Jenkins, a member of the Georgia Department of Natural Resources Board and committee member of the Georgia State Parks and Recreation, announced last week that Magnolia Springs State Park will be receiving funds for the construction of two additional cabins at the park.
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Millen News goes to Tennessee
      From left, Wade Ward and Wendy Jenkins display The Millen News as they toured the Jack Daniel's Distillery in Lynchburg, Tenn. (Photo contributed)
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Oliver's gives away Gator
      Samantha Williams of Sylvania was the winner of a John Deere TS Gator during the grand opening of Oliver's General Store on Saturday, Sept. 22. Shown are, from left: Dennis M.
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Happy Birthday!
      Frankie Whitehead recently celebrated a birthday at the Jenkins County Senior Citizens Center. (Photo contributed)
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New members inducted
      The Millen Rotary Club recently inducted two new members, Christine Stripling, graduation coach for Jenkins County High School (JCHS), and Dr. Joseph Kirkland, principal of JCHS.
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JCHS cheerleaders named to All-Star team
      Cierra Joyner, left, and Lindsey Heron, cheerleaders at Jenkins County High School, have been named to the Universal Cheerleading Association National All-Star team. They will travel with the team Dec.
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New tag to benefit historic preservation
      Wouldn't you like to see more local historic landmarks preserved for future generations? In May 2006, the Historic Preservation Division (HPD) of the Georgia Department of Natural Resources (DNR) announced the availability of a new specialty tag for historic preservation.
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