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July 23, 2008
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Groundbreaking at Magnolia Springs
A groundbreaking was held at Magnolia Springs last Friday July 18th, for the two new cabins that will soon be added to the property. Many visitors came to witness the groundbreaking. According to Secretary Connie Finch, cabins stay packed year-round. "We have about 200,000 visitors a year on average... More...
Apply now for absentee ballots in run-off election
By Deborah Bennett Millen News Editor

Local voters may apply now for absentee ballots in the Tuesday, Aug. 5, Democratic primary run-off election, said Jenkins County Election Superintendent Wanda Burke. Applications for absentee ballots may be made in the office of the Jenkins County Registrar at the Jenkins County Courthouse until ... More...

BI-LO sponsors local food drive

To help local food banks meet unprecedented demand from families struggling with soaring gas costs, utilities and other core expenses, BI-LO Charities is launching its firstever summer food drive called the Hunger Relief Program in Millen and other BI-LO markets. More...

 Breaking News
•New City Administrator
H. Lamar Faircloth has been named the new City of Millen Administrator. Mr. Faircloth assumed the position July 21. Read the full story in the July 30 edition of The Millen News. More...
•Wreck
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 Other Jenkins News
•Be safe at the pool this summer
Summer is a time everyone likes to head to the pool and have fun cooling off, but remembering key water safety tips can de-stress your time by the water. More...
•Police Blotter
•Rocker retires after 32 years
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 ChatterBox
•The Chatter Box
An e-mail buddy sent me the following. I thought it worthy of passing along. "The irate customer calling the newspaper office loudly demanded to know where her Sunday edition was. "Ma'am," said the employee, "Today is Saturday. The Sunday paper is not delivered until Sunday. "There was quite a pa... More...
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 Letters
•Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor, A former U.S. senator from Texas made a public statement not long ago that America's economic problems are imaginary and that Americans have become a nation of whiners. That statement reminded me of a statement made by a French queen who, when told that the people had no bread to ea... More...
•Letters policy
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 Church News
•Church News
Deep Creek Free Will Baptist Church Deep Creek Free Will Baptist Church will celebrate 133 years of Gospel ministry on Homecoming Sunday, July 27. Gospel singer/songwriter Michael Bright will be in concert during the 11 a.m. morning worship service. More...
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 Memoriam
•In Memoriam
In Loving Memory of Marie Owens Joiner July 27, 1935 - Aug. 5, 2007 This canvas your life painted Did not require a brush Encouragement and simple words And comfort in your touch. More...
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 Datebook
•Datebook
JCHS Student Schedules Announcement Jenkins County High School (JCHS) reminds everyone that the new school year is here and JCHS is excited about all the new course offerings available through Swainsboro Technical College, as well as the high school courses. More...
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 Farm & Home
•Ag Line: Mole Crickets
Have you ever heard of mole crickets? Yes, you can go fishing with them if you so choose (you have to catch them first!). Actually, I am talking about a kind of cricket that attacks your lawn. July is a good time to treat for mole crickets. Mole crickets are tan-colored, cricket-like insects tha... More...
•STC holds pinning ceremony
•Catch the Bug
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 Obituaries
•Elizabeth "Libby" Black of Milledgeville died July 14
Elizabeth McBride Black, 89, died Monday, July 14, 2008 at her residence in Milledgeville. Her funeral was held 11 a.m. Saturday, July 19, at Crowe-Fields Funeral Home in Millen. Mrs. Black, affectionately known as "Libby" by her friends and family, was born in Vidette, the daughter of the late ... More...
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