Be safe at the pool this summer
By Gracie Shepherd Intern
      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.
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Police Blotter
      The Millen Police Department reported the following incidents this week. Tuesday, July 8 Jennifer Ann Lee of 4675 Claxton Chicken Road was charged with financial transaction card fraud, financial transaction card theft and forgery of financial transaction card.
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Rocker retires after 32 years
     Watson Rocker recently retired from membership on the board of directors of the Jenkins County Memorial Library having served since 1976. Shown presenting Mr. Rocker, right, a plaque of appreciation during a reception held in his honor are, from left, Wendy Weinberger, library regional director, and...
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Top-notch swimmer
      Taylor Hearn, who swims with the Bulloch County Sharks in Statesboro, recently placed first in the 25-meter freestyle and 25-meter backstroke at the Georgia Recreation and Parks Association (GRPA) District Swim Meet in Vidalia.
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Local teacher honored by PAGE
      Lela Stokes Dickens, a veteran Jenkins County teacher and president of the local PAGE chapter, was honored recently by the Professional Association of Georgia Educators (PAGE) for service to education and to her professional association.
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Kids raise money to help cool off locals
     The J.A.M. (Jesus and Me) Kids of West Millen Baptist Church recently conducted fundraiser activities to purchase fans that were donated to the Jenkins County Family Enrichment Center where they will be distributed to citizens in need of them. Shown are, from left, first row: Riley Cook, Brandi McKi...
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Library News
By Sharon Blank
      It's hot outside, but we've got cool reads and comfortable chairs here at the library! The Vacation Reading Program may be over, but that doesn't mean we aren't doing anything. Today, Wednesday, July 23, at 2 p.m., teens and 'tweens can come to our special weekly book club and talk about some of ...
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Syl-View Happenings
By Betty Scarborough
      Amanda Long was named "Teen Volunteer of the Year" by Georgia Health Care. There are more than 300 nursing homes who are members of the association. Amanda is the daughter of David and Tina Long and the granddaughter of Marilyn Reddick.
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Millen native goes to work for RDC
      Melissa Jones, a native of Millen, recently accepted the position of region planner with the Heart of Georgia Altamaha Regional Development Center (RDC) in Baxley.
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Happy birthday
     Les Doyle recently celebrated his June birthday at the Jenkins County Senior Citizens Center. (Photo contributed)
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Your invited!
     Family and friends of Mrs. MaeDell Brannen are invited to attend a reception in honor of her 90th birthday. The event will take place from 2 p.m. until 4 p.m. Sunday, July 27, at the Paynes Chapel United Methodist Church social hall located off U.S. Highway 25, 10 miles south of Millen. Drop-in for ...
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MGGDC visits Oak Island Crab House
      A gourmet's delight was discovered just 40 minutes away by the Millen Gentlemen's Gourmet Dining Club (MGGDC.) The Oak Island Crab House, owned and operated by the Dale Williams family, is located where U.S. Highway 1 intersects with Interstate 16. Hours of operation are 5 p.m. until 10 p.m., Thur...
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