Carson & Barnes Circus rolls into Millen May 6
      Millen Better Hometown and the Millen-Jenkins Chamber of Commerce are sponsoring the 72nd edition of Carson and Barnes Circus at the Jenkins County Recreation complex Tuesday, May 6, with shows at 4:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. The activity is a fundraiser event for the organizations.
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Millen News goes to Mexico
      The Millen News traveled with a group from Millen to Cozumel, Mexico Thursday, April 3, through Monday, April 7. Everyone reports they had a great time, as they toured the sights and enjoyed water adventures.
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Police Blotter
      In response to complaints from local citizens, the Millen Police Department will begin immediate patrol of the following areas and enforcement of related traffic laws: red light at the intersection of E. Winthrope Avenue and Masonic Street - no right turn; BILO parking lot, Daniel Street exit bes...
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Cavalier Home Builders hosts spring show at Millen plant
      Cavalier Home Builders, LLC- Millen Division held their spring show at the Millen plant last week to introduce the latest product offering. Retailers from Georgia, Florida and South Carolina were invited to tour a selection of single and multi-section homes- fully furnished and decorated.
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Volunteer fire department meets
      The South Jenkins Volunteer Fire Department (VFD) held its first annual meeting Tuesday, March 11. Grilled hamburgers were served to all present. Following the meal, President Danny Bennett called the meeting to order and welcomed everyone in attendance. Nick Johnson opened the meeting with an in...
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Hunting
      Children hunted Easter eggs at the recent Community Easter Egg Hunt sponsored by Millen Better Hometown. Approximately 200 children, ages toddler to 10, enjoyed the annual event held at the railroad ball fields.
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SCV recognizes new members
      George Saxon Jr., right, receives new member certificates from SCV Camp 2102 adjutant James Ellis Saxon, above left, and George Saxon receives a new member certificate from adjutant Saxon, above right, during the group's April 18 meeting.
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Group meets with Jenkins County Development Authority
      This group of dignitaries from Atlanta recently visited Millen and toured available industrial sites and other points of interest, upon request of Gov. Sonny Perdue.
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Veterans attend highway dedication
      Local veterans recently attended a dedication ceremony at Tybee Beach designating U.S. Highway 80 through Georgia as Korean War Veterans Highway. Participants in the ceremony included U.S.
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