JROTC wins two events in first competition
      The Jenkins County Army JROTC Drill Team and Color Guard made history this past Saturday at the Jenkins County High School (JCHS) football complex.
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Head Start takes applications
      CSRA EOA, Inc. Head Start is currently accepting applications for children who will be 3 years old by Monday, Sept. 1, and 4 years old by Wednesday, Dec. 31. Head Start is a comprehensive child development program that provides quality services for the whole family.
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Correction
      An obituary for Charles W. Lanier Sr. appearing in the Jan. 16 edition of The Millen News reported that Mr. Lanier served as a member of the Jenkins County Board of Commissioners 1979- 1982. Additional information furnished the newspaper indicates that Mr. Lanier served as a county commissioner ...
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Sheriff attends meeting with state officials
      On Monday, Jan. 14, Jenkins County Sheriff Tim Fields attended a meeting with members of the Georgia Sheriffs' Association and state officials, held at the State Capitol. It was the opening day for the legislature for 2008.
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Library News
By Sharon Blank
      Friday, Feb. 1, is National Wear Red Day, which is an annual event to raise awareness of heart disease in women. It's also the first day of Black History Month and Library Lover's Month - so come to the library and check out a book on black history!
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Woodman make donation
     Modern Woodman of America recently donated a washer and dryer to the local Head Start center. The donation was made through a fraternal program of the organization. Shown, are, from left, Linda Bragg, Modern Woodman district representative; Josephine Franklin, Head Start center director; and April G...
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SCV officers installed
     Buckhead-Fort Lawton Brigade of the Sons of Confederate Veterans was honored to have Michael Mull, Fifth Brigade commander, install the officers of the Camp for 2008. Pictured above are, from left, Paul Herrington Jr., Color Sergeant; Ray Garvin, Chaplain/Historian; Neil Dickey, Lieutenant Commander...
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Hill speaks at Rotary
     Randy Hill, member of the Millen Rotary Club since 1999, manager of Member Services for Planters E.M.C. for the past 10 years, gave the program for the Millen Rotary Club Wednesday, Jan.23. Randy demonstrated the importance of using florescent bulbs versus incandescent bulbs. He pointed out that let...
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Millen Woman's Club
      The Jan. 15 meeting of the Millen Woman's Club was held at the Jenkins County Hospital Education Building. Refreshments were served by hostesses Art Johnson and Mary Wasden. President Diane Wade called the meeting to order and led the group in the Pledge of Allegiance to the American flag. Art Joh...
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City amends budget
By Deborah Bennett Millen News Editor
      During a called meeting held Wednesday, Jan. 23, Millen City Council approved an amendment to the city's 2007-2008 budget to include expenses associated with sanitation, water, waste water and gas funds. The amendment brings the approved budget to approximately $3.5 million.
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