Millen News goes to Niagara Falls
     The Millen News recently traveled with Elsa, Laura and Inga Withers aboard "The Maid of the Mist" at Niagara Falls, Canada. Chris Withers was also along on the trip; he was taking the picture. (Photo contributed)
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Church groups remember civil rights
      The Youth departments of Lane Grove Baptist and Mt. Carmel Baptist churches recently took 17 children and six adults to Montgomery, Ala. to visit several civil rights monuments and museums.
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New PA joins team
     The Jenkins County Hospital is pleased to announce that Jodi-Ann Moore, physician's assistant, has joined the staff of Jenkins County Family Medicine, 961 E. Winthrope Avenue. (Staff photo by Deborah Bennett)
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Lady Eagles off to a good start
      The Jenkins County Lady War Eagles softball team has started the season off strong with four wins against Claxton, ECI (double header) and Portal at home and one loss to Bryan County on the road. The Lady War Eagles are 2-1 sub region play.
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Congressional candidate John Stone visits Millen
      Republican Congressional candidate John Stone visited Millen and Jenkins County Friday, Aug. 29, touring the city and visiting with local residents. Stone is seeking the seat for the U.S. House of Representatives, 12th District, a position presently held by Democrat John Barrow.
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Window to the Past
     Members of the 1945 Millen High School Future Homemakers of America are shown in this photograph. They are, in alphabetical order, Frances Bailey, Gloria Bargeron, Anna Sue Becton, Betty Ann Becton, Patricia Becton, Nellie Mae Bennett, Agnes Brown, Jean Brown, Alberta Chance, Roberta Chance, Elene C...
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Local artists association to hold first meeting
By Kenton Jenkins
      Everyone who is interested in the arts is invited to attend our first meeting Thursday, Sept. 4, in the parlor at the Millen United Methodist Church. We have been encouraged by the interest generated among local artists to date and look forward to seeing some new faces at our first official meetin...
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Roberts ties for third
     Joy Roberts of Beulah Chapter No. 116, Millen District No. 16, Order of the Eastern Star, tied for third place in the Bronze Category during the Lillian E. Blake's Queen Extravaganza held recently, marking her second trophy at the Grand Session in Athens.(Photo Contributed)
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Happy birthday!
     Lucille Scott and Ollie Bell Bassett, above left, recently celebrated their July birthdays at the Jenkins County Senior Citizens Center; and Don Leonard, above right, celebrated his August birthday at the center. (Photos contributed)
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Library News
By Sharon Blank
      What in the world is Purses and Pizza? Sign up now to find out and then come to the library from 10:30 a.m. until the party's over! For ages 9 and older. We've got another great lineup of cool Wednesday events coming up, and you're not going to believe what's going on at 4 p.m. today, Wednesday, ...
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Scogins attends VFW convention
     Byron Scogins, commander of VFW Post 2776, Millen, recently attended the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) National Convention in Orlando, Fla. Primary presenters were President George Bush, Sen. John McCain and Sen. Barack Obama. There were also numerous senators, governors and leading military and go...
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