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City to re-bid USDA sewer/waste project By Deborah Bennett Millen News Editor Millen City Council will rebid its USDA sewer/waste water treatment project using two different designs to regulate water flow. The decision was made during council's Tuesday, Dec. 4 meeting. More ... Lady Eagles lose two close games on the court The Jenkins County High School Lady Eagles basketball team lost two close games last week. The Lady Eagles were defeated by Savannah Country Day 51-41. More ... JCHS named in U.S. News & World Report 'Best High Schools 2008' Jenkins County High School (JCHS) has received recognition by being on the "Best High Schools 2008" list compiled by U.S. News & World Report. U.S. More ... Emergency personnel to be honored with appreciation supper The Jenkins County Interact Club would like to show appreciation for all emergency personnel by hosting a festive night filled with great food, fellowship and Christmas carols. The supper will be held 6 p.m. Thursday, Dec. More ...
Members of the newly formed S.E.T. Club enjoyed their first outing as a group when they recently visited the Mall of Georgia in Atlanta. S.E.T. is an acronym for shopping/eating/traveling. Members of the club are, from left, first row: Tammy Elmore, Libby Williams, Debbie Williams, Judy Kent, Margar... More ... Correction The Millen News previously reported that Bertha Jenkins Frison was killed in a car accident that occurred Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, Nov. 22. The accident occurred Friday, Nov. 23. The Millen News regrets the error. Mrs. Frison died when the vehicle she was driving and another vehicle colli... More ...
The Jenkins County Teen Leadership Council sponsored a cakewalk at "Christmas in Millen" Friday, Dec. 7. The proceeds from this project will be given to the annual holiday Toys for Tots campaign sponsored by Jenkins County Family Enrichment Center. Everyone is asked to support "Toys for Tots" and th... More ...
Above, Eddie Sherrod is shown preparing the Millen-Jenkins County Fire and Rescue "kiddy train" for passengers during Christmas in Millen. Below, a "cake walk" was another activity that took place during Christmas in Millen. (Staff photos by Deborah Bennett) More ... Child Support Services office moves location On Friday, Nov. 30, the Office of Child Support Services (OCSS) located at 1 Courtland Street, Statesboro, closed. This closure is due to its relocation to its new office at 34 Hill Street, Statesboro. Due to the relocation planned for early 2008, the current office will be closed during the month... More ...
Renee Hearn's first grade class, along with help of Eagle Pharmacy, recently sent boxes of goodies to soldiers in Iraq. In the boxes were personal hygiene items, snacks, an American flag, a disposable camera and a picture of Hearn's class holding an American flag. Gill Sheppard, who is stationed in ... More ...
Local high school students were recently eligible to compete in a Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Speech Contest. VFW Post 2776 of Millen sponsored the "Voice of Democracy Scholarship Competition" as part of a national contest. More ...
By Anna Burgess County Extension Agent FALL FORUM Last weekend, five senior 4- H'ers and I went to Rock Eagle for Fall Forum. Fall Forum is a weekend of fun, learning and adventure just for senior 4- H'ers planned by senior 4- H'ers. More ...
Mason Williams, 7, was deer hunting with his granddaddy, Bobby Fries, when he killed this 4-point whitetail buck. It was opening day of gun season when Mason shot his first deer with a crossbow. He is the son of Tommy and Paige Williams. (Photo contributed) More ... Library News By Sharon Blank First things first, and the first thing we'd like to do is to give a big "thank you" to everyone who came to hear the stories during Christmas in Millen. It's always good to see old friends and make new ones! More ...
By Betty Scarborough Love came down to Syl-View at Christmas, just as it has all through the year. The people of the community are bringing comfort and joy to the residents and staff. The season began the day after Thanksgiving as staff, residents and volunteers gathered to decorate the trees. More ...
From left, Cynthia McNeely, Jenkins County Elementary School assistant principal, accepts a check from BI-LO Store Manager Buddy Saxon. Funds for the contribution were derived from BI-LO's 24th Charity Classic golf tournament which raised $5.6 million to be distributed to over 30 organizations this ... More ...
The newly formed Jenkins County Middle School (JCMS) Drama Club will present their Christmas production 6 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 15, in the Olde Pal Theater. The two performances featured in the production are "Real Holiday" and "Couch Potato Santa." Both plays, written and produced by special arrangem... More ...
The Jenkins County Middle School (JCMS) Spelling Bee was held on Thursday, Dec. 6, at the Academic Boosters Club meeting. Emily Edenfield became the 2007 JCMS Spelling Bee Champion. This is the third year in a row that Emily has triumphed as the top speller at the middle school. She is in the eig... More ...
A group of students attending Eagle Academy at the Jenkins County Middle School recently participated in a community service-learning project. The students chose to help clean and beautify some of the flowerbeds at Magnolia Springs State Park. Above, from left, are Bert Burke, Egan Coker, Bryan Ogle... More ...
Jenkins County Middle School students of the month for November are, from left, first row: Frank Hagins, 7th grade; Shaniqua Brodus, 7th grade; and Harley Purvis, 6th grade; and second row: Kyle Oglesby, 6th grade; Marc Holley, Eagle Academy; Callie Dailey, 8th grade; and Robert Mosley, 8th grade. T... More ... |
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