UGA hosts statewide farm forecast
      Anyone who wants the latest information about crop prices, pending U.S. farm and energy policies, weather forecasts or water conservation should attend at least one of the five meetings planned across Georgia the week of Jan. 28.
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The Millen News goes to New York City
     The Millen News traveled with the DeLay family to New York City where they watched the ball drop on New Year's Eve in celebration of Ken DeLay's 50th birthday. From left, are Kent, Ken and Ashley DeLay. Angela DeLay is "behind the camera." (Photo contributed)
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Flavor of Georgia food contest accepts entries
Add your flavor to the annual food products contest.
By Stephanie Schupska University of Georgia
      Inspired by the coastal low country, Michael Simmons of Savannah, Ga., put concept to plate and created a winning combination of flavors. It was such a good mix that his Low Country Pastry earned Simmons, of Bradley Creek Seafood, the grand prize at the first Flavor of Georgia food competition.
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REMEMBERING ...
     The annual Martin Luther King Jr. Day annual parade was a highlight activity of the local celebration. (Staff photos by Melodye Williams)
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Library News
      High schoolers, don't forget to come by the library for our "Not Yo Mama's" book club meeting Wednesday, Jan. 23, (that's today!) at 4 p.m.! It's a great chance to have fun reading instead of being stuck in that same old "read and test" grind. You'll get your own copy of the book to read and a cha...
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Syl-View Happenings
By Betty Scarborough
      Exciting events fill our days at Syl-View. Our "Teen Volunteer of the Year," Jordan Zeigler, who won state honors, will be recognized as we attend the "Stars of Long Term Care" session of the Georgia Health Care Mid-Year Convention.
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Rec. dept. needs equipment returned
      The Jenkins County Recreation Department (JCRD) Board of Directors announce that all football uniforms, football equipment and soccer equipment need to be returned to JCRD by Thursday, Jan. 31; and coaches who have baseball or softball equipment should return it as soon as possible.
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Man traveling country on bike stops in Millen
     Tony Adams of Eagle Point, Oregon recently passed through Millen as he toured the United States in this bicycle trailer. Georgia is the eleventh state he has visited. (Photo contributed)
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