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June 18, 2008
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Winning photograph!
The Millen News recently captured the first place Feature Photograph award in its division of the Georgia Press Association’s 2007 “Better Newspaper Contest.” Shown is the Rev. Mike Dann as he baptizes his daughter, Molly, in the Ogeechee River at Bennett’s Landing. The photograph was taken by Edito... More...
County remains #1 in state for unemployment
By Deborah Bennett Millen News Editor

Jenkins County maintained the top position in the state in unemployment rankings for the months of March and April. Figures released by the Georgia Department of Labor revealed that Jenkins and Chattooga counties tied for the number one spot in March with rates of 14.7 percent. This is the highes... More...

GDOT to hold open house for detour plans
Tuesday, June 24 5-7 p.m. Deep Creek Freewill Baptist Church

The Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) will hold an open house 5-7 p.m. Tuesday, June 24, at Deep Creek Freewill Baptist Church to discuss proposed detour plans for Jenkins County. The plans are proposed for detours during the replacement of the bridges over the Ogeechee River at Herndon ... More...

 Breaking News
•Food costs rising for schools
The price of adult meals at local schools will increase by 50 cents the new school term due to the... More...
•County deals with budget woes
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 School News
•JCHS offers special courses next term
Jenkins County High School (JCHS) is excited about course offerings for the 2008-09 school term. According to Ruth H. Hearn, guidance counselor, Swainsboro Technical College (STC) is returning to the JCHS campus next year to offer four different programs. More...
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 Other Jenkins News
•Girls take part in softball clinic
Local softball stars gave back to the community with a softball pitching camp held at the Jenkins County Recreation Department. The camp was held June 9-13 and was led by Mary Johnson and Crisalyn Walker. More...
•Committee nominations being accepted for FSA
•Candidates forum update
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 ChatterBox
•The Chatter Box
I have been informed that some confusion is occurring among our citizens as they attempt to vote absentee ballots for the July 15 Democratic/Republican General Primary Election. Voters should be aware that all candidates for Jenkins County Sheriff and Jenkins County Board of Commission seats are ... More...
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 Letters
•Letter to the Editor
Dear Editor, Anyone who appreciates the freedoms that we enjoy in this country should remember the people that are making it possible. Certainly, we should be thankful for those who have served. A permanent memorial would be most appropriate. More...
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 Church News
•Dickey Grove Men's Day Program
Dickey Grove Missionary Baptist Church, Screven County, will hold their Men's Day Program Sunday, June 22. The speaker for the occasion will be John L. Gordon Jr. of Avondale Estates. Gordon was the 1968 salutatorian of Burgess Landrum High School in Millen. More...
•Shannon R. Britt in concert at Green Fork
•Dry Branch Baptist Church WMU Special Program
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 Memoriam
•In Memoriam
In loving memory of Grady L. Wilson 11-13-28 06-17-04 There is always a face before us A voice we would love to hear A smile we'll always remember Of a father we loved so dear. More...
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 Datebook
•Datebook
Candidates' forum update The format for the Sheriff's Forum, sponsored by the Millen Optimist Club and VFW post, has been expanded to include all candidates in the July 15 Democratic/Republican General Primary Election. The forum will take place 7 p.m. Thursday, June 26, at the Jenkins County Ag... More...
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 Cards of Thanks
•Card of Thanks
The family of Rebun Amerson Sr. would like to extend their heartfelt thanks to everyone for the food, visits, prayers, phone calls, flowers and all act of kindness shown us during the illness and death of our loved one. A special "thank you" to West Millen Baptist Church for the love they showed; ... More...
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 Farm & Home
•Ag Line: Stink Bug Control in Corn
Stink bugs are back. After low levels the last two years, spring rains have increased bug populations, especially brown stink bugs. Corn is most susceptible to stink bug injury during ear formation before tasseling. Bugs will feed through the sheath, causing a dead spot on the ear. As the ear expa... More...
•4-H News
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 Obituaries
•Mrs. Mary Lou Wright Grant, died May 19
Mrs. Mary Lou Wright Grant died Monday, May 19, 2008. Her funeral was held Saturday, May 24, at First McCoy Baptist Church with the Rev. Judson Scott officiating. Mrs. Grant was born Jan. 12, 1949. She was the first child born to Mrs. Mary Jane Wright Scott and the late Mr. James Franklin Wright... More...
•Leiwona Louise Hall, 32, of Millen died June 9
•Rebun L. Amerson Sr. of Millen died June 10
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 Engagements
•Miss Williams to marry Mr. Wright
Mr. and Mrs. Stevie Williams are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Staci Anne Williams, all of Albany, to Mr. James Gregory Wright, son of Mr. and Mrs. Jimmy Wright, all of Leesburg. The bride-elect is the granddaughter of Mrs. Jean E. Rountree of Millen and the late Mr. David... More...
•Plans finalized for Fleming, Fordham wedding
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 Columns
•Syl-View Happenings
Our Career Nursing Assistants were honored on a recent Thursday, as we celebrated "Hats Off" to those who have served over 10 years. Ours range from 13 to 39 years. These are the men and women who provide the hands-on care for our residents. Ruth Golff, licensed practical nurse from Millen, serves... More...
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