Donations still being accepted for Thanksgiving in Millen 2007
      It is not too late to contribute to Thanksgiving in Millen 2007! This year, as in previous years, organizers are requesting the public to help by contributing turkeys, string beans, sweet potatoes, stuffing mix and cranberry sauce,
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Former drug addict to share experiences
      The Office of Health Education and Promotion at Georgia Southern University will present "Confessions of a Former Drug Addict…Real Talk" 7 p.m. Monday, Nov. 26, in the Performing Arts Center (PAC.) On the outside, it appeared that B.J.
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Millen native travels to China
      More than 740 students participated this summer in a dynamic University of Northern Iowa (UNI) program that offers them an opportunity to travel around the world providing summer recreation programs for dependent youth at U.S. military installations, U.S. Embassies, corporate clubs, international ...
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Newkirt receives masters degree
      Curtis Newkirt, a 1989 graduate of Jenkins County High School, recently received a master's of business administration from Keller Graduate School of Management during its annual commencement exercises held at the Orange County Convention Center.
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100th stone placed in cemetery
     Stanley Thompson, Katy Jenkins and Michael Rabitsch are shown, from left, with the 100th stone recently placed in the cemetery of Big Horse Creek Baptist Church. The stone is for Drucilla Anne "Dicy" Dickey Burke who was born in 1837 and died in 1899, and was the wife of W.D.S. Burke. The church's C...
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Martin crowned Miss FVSU
      A Millen native with an infectious smile is the new Miss Fort Valley State University (FVSU.) Yahntaye Martin is the daughter of the late Larry Martin and Joyce Martin of Millen, and is the eldest of three children. The senior mass communications major is a 2004 graduate of Jenkins County High Sc...
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