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Past presidents, city and county officials and other special guests were invited to help Millen Woman's Club celebrate its 100th anniversary Nov. 18 in the social hall of Millen Baptist Church. President Anette Head welcomed everyone, and Past President Diane Wade shared the club collect as the inspiration. Vicepresident Brenda Sharpe led the Pledge of Allegiance. More ... As part of its initiative to promote unity and pride in Jenkins County, the Jenkins County Board of Commissioners is sponsoring a County Logo Contest. The design should be presented on a 8 More ... The Millen Police Department reported the following incidents this week. Monday, Nov. 17 A Holmes Drive resident reported that he was attacked by suspects known to him as he walked on Booker Avenue. Complainant stated that attackers followed him to a house where he sought help and started beating him again. More ... The Millen News recently traveled to downtown Berlin, Germany with Sallie Kirkland of Millen, shown at right, and a friend, Rosa Robitzsch. (Photo contributed) More ... The American Red Cross is currently looking for volunteers to help head the Jenkins County Disaster Action Team (DAT). Those who have a sincere interest in helping their fellow neighbors in a time of tragedy and those who have a little extra time to give, are being recruited. More ... This holiday season, BI-LO Charities will be working with members of the Millen community to provide much-needed food for Jenkins County Family Enrichment Center. During these tough economic times, more families are worrying about how they will put food on the table. More ... Four soldiers from Detachment A, 24th Finance Co. have recently reaffirmed their commitment to keeping the Army strong by re-enlisting for terms that range from four to six years. In October, Spc. More ... Ivey McMillan and Walter Landing recently relayed the history of the 1960 Jenkins County High School championship football team. "To the best of our recollection, at the beginning of the season, this was the backfield: Graybill Daniel, quarterback; Walter Landing, left halfback; Larry Evans, fullback; and Joe Evans, right halfback. More ... At the suggestion of classmate Patsy Spiers Mercer, and with great anticipation of seeing each other more than once during the weekend, many Jenkins County High School (JCHS) Class of '63 classmates joined with several members of the 1960 JCHS Football Championship Team for a pre-reunion dinner at a favorite area haunt, McKinney's Pond near Midville on Friday night, Oct. More ... |
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