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November 19, 2008
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Courthouse springs a leak
The Jenkins County Courthouse sustained major water damage on all four floors on the east side of the structure due to a leaking valve in the heating/cooling unit. The damage was discovered when employees arrived for work Monday morning and is believed to have occurred sometime between late Sunday... More...
Run-off to be held Dec. 2
By Deborah Bennett Millen News Editor

Early and advance voting in the Dec. 2 General Election Run-off will take place Thursday, Nov. 20, through Wednesday, Nov. 26, at the Jenkins County Courthouse. Ballots may be cast from 8:30 a.m. until 5 p.m. Monday- Friday. Voters may cast their ballots either by mail or in person without providi... More...

Council of Churches helps provide food to needy families during Thanksgiving

The Jenkins County Council of Churches (JCCC) is continuing a 6-year tradition of providing Thanksgiving meals to needy families in the community. In past years, local churches, organizations and individuals have made contributions of food, money and time to make this event successful. More...

 Breaking News
•Christmas in Millen activities
The Christmas season officially gets underway locally Friday, Dec. 5, with three annual activities taking place. The annual Christmas in Millen and Business Open House are set for... More...
•Fire Departments receive grants
•One Act Play has strong finish
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 School News
•JCHS cross country team finishes season
The Jenkins County High School cross country team finished its season with a third place win at the Region competition for the boys and a fifth place win for the girls. Ten teams competed in the region meet. Participants who finished in the top six at the region meet were eligible to compete indi... More...
•JCHS recognizes local veterans with ceremony
•O'Connor signs golf scholarship
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 Other Jenkins News
•Millen News goes to the 'Big House'
The Millen News traveled with Jim Hite and Joyce Hodges-Hite to the "Big House" at the University of Michigan on Sept. 28. More...
•Relief
•Police Blotter
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 ChatterBox
•The Chatter Box
I have long been somewhat disgusted with many of the television shows and their storylines that are now airing. It is just about impossible to find a "family" movie or program worthy of viewing. Even the comedies and cartoons require "parental" supervision. More...
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 Letters
•Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor, Those of you who chose to make the trip to Valdosta to see the Jenkins County High School (JCHS) Drama Team perform were truly blessed by the compassion, sincerity and effort these young ladies and men put into their performance. These young performers represented Jenkins County wit... More...
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 Church News
•Sure Word Baptist Church Revival
Sure Word Baptist Church invites everyone to attend their ongoing revival meetings at 7 p.m. each night through Friday, Nov. 21. The speakers are father and son, Rufus and John Edmisten. For more information, please contact the pastor at (706) 360- 4336. More...
•Lane Grove Baptist Church Pastor's Anniversary
•Parker Grove Baptist Church Benefit for Fred and Sherby Ruffin
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 Memoriam
•In Memoriam
In loving memory of Gwendolyn J. Wadley 11/18/46 - 5/2/08
It has been six months since I heard your voice or saw your smiling face. I sit and think about the times we shared, good and bad. Our conversation plays in my mind constantly, and I wish you were still here with us. More...
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 Datebook
•Jazz Band Concert
The Augusta State University Conservatory Jazz Band will hold their Fall/Winter Concert 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 22, at the Maxwell Performing Arts Theater. Admission is free. John Bradley, PhD, the first band director of Burgess Landrum School, is the director. More...
•Auction to benefit scholarship fund
•Country and Gospel Sing at Senior Citizens Center
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 Obituaries
•Rebie Lane Reid, 86, of Millen died Nov. 10
Mrs. Rebie Lane Reid, 86, of Millen passed away Monday, Nov. 10, 2008 at Pepper Hill Nursing Home in Aiken, S.C. after an extended illness. Her funeral was held 2 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 13, at Elam Baptist Church with Dr. Maurice Crowder officiating. Burial was in the church cemetery. More...
•Wilda L. Dickey, 65, of Millen died Nov. 12
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 Columns
•Syl-View Happenings
We were thrilled to have Gloria Parker and Starr Mills of the DAR to host our Veteran's Day celebration at Syl-View. Mrs. Parker, dressed in red, white and blue, gave the devotional. More...
•Library News
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