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October 17, 2007
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MPD arrests 2 in drug bust
Two local residents face charges related to an early morning Friday, Oct. 12, drug bust by officers of the Millen Police Department, in conjunction with the Richmond County Sheriff's Office SWAT team. Acting upon a search warrant, officers discovered multiple bags of cocaine and a large quantity ... More...
Will voters say yes to SPLOST?
Residents to decide on 1 cent sales tax
By Deborah Bennett Millen News Editor

Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax (SPLOST). The Jenkins County Commissioners and Millen City Council agreed during a joint meeting Tuesday, Oct. 9, to ask local voters to renew the present SPLOST which was initiated in 2004. The current tax will expire March 2008, almost a year earlier than ... More...

A 'Bargain and a Blessing'
Angel Food Ministries provides food, faith
By Deborah Bennett Millen News Editor

They gather at West Millen Baptist Church at 5 a.m. one Saturday morning every month, full of conversation and gulping cups of hot coffee. They may not be your typical "angels", but to those they serve, their halos shine brightly just the same. They are the workers with the local Angel Food Minist... More...

 School News
•Eagles shutout
The Jenkins County High School Eagles lost 17-0 this past Friday night at home to Savannah Country Day. In front of a packed house, the team played a hard fought game but was unable to put points on the board. More...
•Lady Eagles head to state
•Grandparents Day at JCES
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 Other Jenkins News
•Notice
A countywide "Prayer Meeting for Jobs" will be held 3 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 21, at the Olde Pal Theater on Cotton Avenue. The public is invited to come and offer prayer for this community and those who have lost their jobs. The Rev. Dan Zellner is coordinating the event. More...
•Favorite Family Photo
•Rural health clinic offers assistance
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 ChatterBox
•The Chatter Box
Several weeks ago I contacted Tammy Brannen about doing an article on the local Angel Food Ministries. I had no idea it would involve meeting the group at 5 a.m. on a Saturday morning when the food truck arrived at West Millen Baptist Church. I must confess I would not have done it for anyone but ... More...
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 Letters
•Letter to the Editor
Dear Editor,
I am really, really glad, and most fortunate, that it did not take the city officials of Millen as long to take over, when I called to tell them that we had a hole in the side of our house, as it has taken me to express my gratitude publicly. More...
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 Church News
•Kelsey Chapel Baptist Church
Kelsey Chapel Baptist Church will hold a pastoral installation service for the Rev. Albert L. White 3 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 21. The Rev. Sylvester Bing, pastor of Bethlehem Baptist Church, will be the speaker. Rev. White is a native of Burke County. More...
•Dry Branch Baptist Church
•True Born Church of Christ Deliverance Center, Inc.
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 Memoriam
•In Memoriam
In Loving Memory In memory of our mother, Evelyn Owens. Her birthday was Oct. 13, 1939. Her sister, Barbara Owens, was born Oct. 16, 1944. She died on the day before her birthday, Oct. 15, 2006. They were sisters. More...
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 Datebook
•Support group for victims of domestic violence to meet
Beginning Tuesday, Nov. 13, a support group for victims of domestic violence will meet on the second and fourth Tuesdays of each month from noon until 1 p.m. at the Jenkins County Family Enrichment Center, 527 Barney Avenue. For more information, call (478) 982-8004, 1(800) 33-HAVEN or (912) 764-... More...
•SCV Camp 2102
•Daughtry Reunion
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 Farm & Home
•Ag Line: Test Your Soil Before Fertilizing!
Many times as the weather warms up in the spring and everything begins to blossom, people start running to the store to buy fertilizer. While spring is the ideal time to apply fertilizer to lawns, applying phosphorous, potassium, or lime in the fall can be beneficial as well. More...
•4-H News
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 Obituaries
•Fostine Boulineau, 72, of Millen died Oct. 10
Mrs. Fostine Whitehead Boulineau, 72, of Millen entered into rest Wednesday Oct. 10 2007, after a courageous battle with Alzheimer's. Graveside services were held 11 a.m. Friday Oct. 12, in Summertown United Methodist Church Cemetery with the Rev. Butch Taylor officiating. More...
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 Columns
•Perfect Pumpkin Party Treat
Calling all creepy costumed creatures and ghoul-friends! Treat your friends and family to a ghostly good time. Instead of chaperoning your kids doorto door this Halloween, why not stay inside and throw your own fun fright night? More...
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