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The Millen News recently traveled to Gatlinburg, Tenn. with members of West Millen Baptist Church. Attending were, from left, first row: Steven Adams, Caleb Adams and Cheryl Adams; second row: Mary Margaret Garvin, Bonnie Garvin, Judy Kent, Libby Williams, Jeanette Becton and Marie Garvin; and back row: Roy Garvin, Ray Garvin, Maybelle Wiggins, Larry Thompson, Brenda Thompson, Larry Evans, Catherine Amerson, Rudolph Becton and Franklin Garvin. While they were visiting the quaint little town of Gatlinburg, its population more than doubled, as senior and mature adults from all over the country came together for a wonderful time of singing, laughing and preaching called "Jubilee." There were approximately 6,000 senior adults at the convention center. While there, they were blessed by an unbelievable collection of gospel musicians and preachers including Dr. Johnny Hunt, president of the Southern Baptist Convention and Evangelist Junior Hill; Greater Vision, The McKameys, Squire Parsons, Sandi Patty and Ricky Skaggs; and comedian Dennis Swanberg, who performed hilarious stories and impersonations. (Photo contributed) More ... Dwayne Herrington, City of Millen police chief, attended the Chief Executive Training Class for newly appointed chiefs of police and heads of law enforcement agencies at the Georgia Association of Chiefs of Police Headquarters Building in Duluth Oct. 20-29. More ... On Nov. 3, the Jenkins County Sheriff 's Office received report of a burglary and theft at the Magnolia Country Club, U.S. Highway 25 North. Upon investigation, depu- ties discovered that four green E-Z Go golf carts, an E-Z Go Workhorse, a Club Cart and six chargers had been stolen. The burglary and theft took place between closing Sunday, Nov. More ... The Millen Police Department reported the following incidents this week. Thursday, Nov. 6 • Officers investigated a burglary at the office of Dr. Deborah Makerson, dentist, 414 U.S. Highway 25 South. A sum of money was found to be missing. More ... We celebrated a "Pumpkin Day" with Bible study of God's miracles in the Bible. We had prayer for Betty Malloy of the activity staff, who is ill. We wish for her a speedy recovery and return to work. Our celebration continued onto the afternoon with a "Pumpkin Party. More ... Don't forget that this Saturday, Nov. 15, is National Gaming Day! Join us and other libraries across the country as we try to set a record for the most people playing a game at once! We will have board games such as Pictureka and checkers, card games like Uno and more available, or you can bring your own. More ... Optimist International's "Youth Appreciation Week" will be observed locally by the Millen Optimist Club on Sunday, Nov. 16, with a "Youth in Religion Celebration." Starting at 4 p.m. at First Baptist Church on Old Waynesboro Road, the Millen club invites youth groups from around the community to showcase their programs and talents. More ... The current economic roller coaster has many of us taking a second look at our account balances and thinking more carefully about the prices of the things we purchase. With the holidays right around the corner, a trip to the grocery store can get expensive. More ... Jenkins County Senior Citizen Center attendees celebrated "Tacky Day" recently by wearing their "tackiest" outfits. From left, are Willie Clarke, Inez Green, Hattie Chafers, Bessie Wright, Frankie Whitehead, Ralph Paramore, Catherine Washington, Don Leonard, Reba Bennett, Ann Johnson, Lucille Scott, Ollie Bell Bassett, Shirley Chace and Martha Robbins. (Staff photo by Deborah Bennett) More ... |
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