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March 12, 2008
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Sheriff Tim Fields to seek re-election
By Deborah Bennett Millen News Editor
Jenkins County Sheriff Tim Fields announced this week that he will seek re-election to the post he has held since 2005, stating that he loves every minute of the job whether it is fighting crime, directing traffic, mingling with school children or chasing cows. More...
Agriculture Appreciation Banquet

From left, Roy Harris accepts the Lifetime Service Award from Don Burke during the annual Agriculture Appreciation Banquet held Feb. 21 in the Jenkins County Agriculture Center. The event was hosted by the Jenkins County Extension Service. Approximately 140 persons attended the event and $1,065 was ... More...

County asked to fund school resource officer
By Deborah Bennett Millen News Editor

School security and drug education were cited as reasons for requesting that county "drug fines" be used to assist with funding the employment of a school resource officer. The request was presented during the Jenkins County Commissioners' Tuesday, March 4, meeting by Julie Chance, Jenkins County ... More...

 Other Jenkins News
•Eagles baseball is underway
The Jenkins County High School varsity baseball team evened out a week of play with one win and one loss. On March 1, the Eagles faced off against Burke County in Waynesboro, losing 11-7. Leading hitters were Justin Lanier, 3-4, HR, 2RS and1 RS; Spencer Clark, 2-3, and Boyd Sasser 2-3, 1 double. More...
•Blood drive, fundraiser to be held to benefit burn victims
•JCHS boys track places 2nd
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 ChatterBox
•The Chatter Box
If you do not believe March has arrived, Saturday should have convinced you. The wind was rough - rushing air with an attitude! A trip to the mailbox left my hair tied in knots and had me feeling "beat up" by the time I made it back to the house. It was a day to stay inside - unless you are a kit... More...
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 Church News
•Church News
Miracle Temple House of the True and Living God Miracle Temple House of the True and Living God is currently celebrating its Second Church Anniversary at 7:30 p.m. each night through Friday, March 14. The theme is "It Is So; God's Fulfillment of the Vision." There will be a different speaker e... More...
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 Datebook
•Datebook
Heritage Festival at Magnolia Springs State Park Plans for Magnolia Springs State Park Heritage Festival have been finalized. It will be held Saturday, April 5, at the park, which is located five miles North of Millen on U.S. Hwy 25. More...
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 Cards of Thanks
•Card of Thanks
We would like to give a special thanks to Ms. June Powell for recognizing Coach James Ford and the leadership from the past, in the 2008 Jenkins County Black History Program. You have taught the younger generation that black history is here in Jenkins County, and we can make a difference. More...
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 Farm & Home
•Ag Line: Controlling Winter Weeds
County Extension Coordinator Do you have a weed in your yard that has little purple flowers? This weed is henbit and it is very difficult to control. Along with henbit, you probably have dandelions and other ugly weeds. What can we do about all those winter weeds in our yards now? Most of these ... More...
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 Obituaries
•John W. "Bill" Landrum II of Millen died March 5
John W. "Bill" Landrum II, 85, of Millen died on March 5, 2008. Graveside services were held 11 a.m. Saturday, March 8, at The Millen Cemetery. Born on May 25, 1922, Mr. Landrum was the son of Crawford Burgess Landrum and Rebie Parker Landrum who preceded him in death. Also preceding him in deat... More...
•Donna Sanders, 57, of Metter died Feb. 24
•Walter E. (Bill) Penndorf of Millen died March 4
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 Recipes
•Mix It Up With Jenny
Easy sweets for Easter baskets If you're like me, you're ready to shout " welcome, spring!" Anticipation of sunny skies and warm weather invites us to celebrate this year's March arrival of Easter. Playing Easter bunny this year? More...
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