Arbor Day

Mayor King Rocker, seated, signs a proclamation designating Feb. 15 as Arbor Day in the City of Millen. Observing, from left, are Clay Boulineau, City of Millen; Paula Herrington, Millen-Jenkins County Chamber of Commerce executive director; Donnie Brannen, Jenkins County Forestry Unit; and Roland Stubbs, city administrator. Below, a tree-planting ceremony in recognition of Arbor Day was held at the Farmers' Market on Cotton Avenue. Participating are, from left, Clay Boulineau, Mayor King Rocker, Paula Herrington and Donnie Brannen. (Staff photos by Deborah Bennett)