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July 23, 2008 / Other Jenkins News

Rocker retires after 32 years

Watson Rocker recently retired from membership on the board of directors of the Jenkins County Memorial Library having served since 1976. Shown presenting Mr. More...

Lela Stokes Dickens, a veteran Jenkins County teacher and president of the local PAGE chapter, was honored recently by the Professional Association of Georgia Educators (PAGE) for service to education and to her professional association. More...

Kids raise money to help cool off locals

The J.A.M. (Jesus and Me) Kids of West Millen Baptist Church recently conducted fundraiser activities to purchase fans that were donated to the Jenkins County Family Enrichment Center where they will be distributed to citizens in need of them. More...

Millen native goes to work for RDC

Melissa Jones, a native of Millen, recently accepted the position of region planner with the Heart of Georgia Altamaha Regional Development Center (RDC) in Baxley. More...

Happy birthday

Les Doyle recently celebrated his June birthday at the Jenkins County Senior Citizens Center. (Photo contributed) More...

MGGDC visits Oak Island Crab House

A gourmet's delight was discovered just 40 minutes away by the Millen Gentlemen's Gourmet Dining Club (MGGDC.) The Oak Island Crab House, owned and operated by the Dale Williams family, is located where U.S. More...

Be safe at the pool this summer

By Gracie Shepherd Intern

Summer is a time everyone likes to head to the pool and have fun cooling off, but remembering key water safety tips can de-stress your time by the water. More...

Police Blotter

The Millen Police Department reported the following incidents this week. More...

Top-notch swimmer

Taylor Hearn, who swims with the Bulloch County Sharks in Statesboro, recently placed first in the 25-meter freestyle and 25-meter backstroke at the Georgia Recreation and Parks Association (GRPA) District Swim Meet in Vidalia. More...

Library News

By Sharon Blank

It's hot outside, but we've got cool reads and comfortable chairs here at the library! The Vacation Reading Program may be over, but that doesn't mean we aren't doing anything. More...

Syl-View Happenings

By Betty Scarborough

Amanda Long was named "Teen Volunteer of the Year" by Georgia Health Care. There are more than 300 nursing homes who are members of the association. Amanda is the daughter of David and Tina Long and the granddaughter of Marilyn Reddick. More...

Your invited!

Family and friends of Mrs. MaeDell Brannen are invited to attend a reception in honor of her 90th birthday. The event will take place from 2 p.m. until 4 p.m. Sunday, July 27, at the Paynes Chapel United Methodist Church social hall located off U.S. More...