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October 15, 2008
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Calendar Girl
Michelle Brannen is "Miss July"
By Deborah Bennett Millen News Editor
Michelle Brannen is not only a breast cancer survivor. She is also "Miss July" in the Portraits of Life calendar, sponsored by University Hospital Breast Health Center. Brannen was one of two local women, Lula Burton being the other, invited to participate in the annual Portraits of Life photogra... More...
Unruly crowd terrorizes neighborhood
By Deborah Bennett Millen News Editor

Millen City Council met Tuesday, Oct. 7, and heard a request from residents of the Lincoln Park area for assistance with a crowd of unruly teenagers and youth who they said were "terrorizing the neighborhood." The residents indicated that those involved were from one household that was renting pro... More...

Harvest of Fun to be held Oct. 30

Cotton Avenue in downtown Millen will again be alive with family fun as Millen Better Hometown (MBHT) and Millen/Jenkins County Chamber of Commerce sponsor the eighth annual Harvest of Fun Festival 6-8 p.m. Thursday, Oct, 30. At this annual event, children up to age 12 enjoy free games, activitie... More...

 Breaking News
•FFA to hold public meeting
The Federal Aviation Administration (FFA) will hold a public meeting Thursday, Oct. 23, to hear comments concerning a U.S. Air Force proposal that would lower the... More...
•Community of Opportunity
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 School News
•JCHS Junior ROTC wins
Saturday, Oct. 4, the Jenkins County High School War Eagles competed against the big boys from Athens, Augusta, Atlanta and Columbus on the campus of Elbert County Comprehensive High School. More...
•School bus drivers are recognized
•JCMS student receives gift card
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 Other Jenkins News
•Millen News goes to Alaska
The Millen News recently traveled with Donald (Bubba) Perryman and his wife, Charline, to Ketchikan, Alaska. (Photo contributed) More...
•Library News
•Fraud alert!
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 ChatterBox
•The Chatter Box
An e-mail buddy sent me this little tidbit of laughter and I thought it worthy of sharing. "Woman has Man in it; Mrs. has Mr. in it; Female has Male in it; She has He in it; Madam has Adam in it; Okay, Okay, it all makes sense now...I never looked at it this way before: Ever notice how all of wom... More...
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 Letters
•Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor, On Aug. 31, my wife and I had dinner at a local restaurant in the Port Wentworth area of Savannah and at which time, unknowing to me, I lost my wallet inside the restaurant. Upon returning home sometime later, imagine our surprise when we were met by Millen residents Marie and Ronal... More...
•Letters to the Editor
•Letters to the Editor
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 Church News
•Community Worship Center Homecoming
Community Worship Center will hold Homecoming services 9:45 a.m. until noon Sunday, Oct. 19. The church is located at 417 Virginia Ave. Lunch will be served, following the services. There will be no night service. Sarah Byrd of The Byrd Family singers and ministers will be special guest. More...
•Millen UMC Youth Fundraiser
•First Baptist Church Youth Revival and Junior Church Anniversary
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 Datebook
•'39ers to Meet
The '39ers will meet at noon, Monday, Oct. 20, at the Millen Community House. A covered dish luncheon will be served, and visitors are welcome. More...
•JCHS School Council Meeting
•Time Capsule to be closed Oct. 30
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 Farm & Home
•Ag Line: What About MealyBugs?
County Extension Coordinator Many people think we do not have to worry about insects during the cool months of the year. Unfortunately, as cool weather approaches, a whole onslaught of winter weeds and insects come into play. Even if we take our plants indoors, some insects such as mealybugs can ... More...
•4-H News
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 Obituaries
•Juanita Hanegan, 80, of Millen died Oct. 6
Mrs. Juanita Sisson Hanegan, 80, of Millen died Monday, Oct. 6, 2008. A memorial service was held 1 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 9, at the residence of Helen F. Boone. Mrs. Hanegan was born in Tulare, Calif. She was a retired nurse. Survivors include her two daughters, Helen F. Boone of Millen and Bever... More...
•Mrs. Ena Mae Landing of Swainsboro died Oct. 8
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 Engagements
•Miller, Woods finalize plans
Plans have been finalized for the wedding of Courtney Miller and Charlie Woods. The ceremony will be held Saturday, October 18, at 5:30 p.m. at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Wes Lee at 5757 Elam Road in Millen. No local invitations were sent; all friends and relatives are invited to attend. More...
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