Commissioners learn of fire department grants
By Deborah Bennett Millen News Editor
      Two county fire departments are the recipients of Homeland Security Assistance to Firefighters grants. The Jenkins County Commissioners learned of the awards during the group's Tuesday, Nov. 18, meeting.
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Christmas decorations to be judged
      The annual Christmas decorations contest, sponsored by the Millen Garden Council, will be held Monday, Dec. 8. Judging will begin at 6 p.m. and continue through 10 p.m. Lights must be on during this time period. Judging will be done from the street or driveway.
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The Augusta Chronicle to stop delivery
By Deborah Bennett Millen News Editor
      The Augusta Chronicle announced this week that effective, Dec. 1, it will discontinue delivery of the printed version of its newspaper to Jenkins County and numerous other surrounding small communities. This will include all mail subscriptions, home delivery and farm service subscriptions.
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Tips to protect yourself from health care fraud
By Don A. Gay Sr. SMP Outreach Coordinator (Volunteer), Georgia Cares
      Only visit your personal doctor, hospital or clinic for medical help. Only they should make referrals for special equipment, services or medicine. Never show anyone your medical or prescription records without first talking to your doctor or pharmacist.
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One Act Play cast places 6th at state
      Jenkins County High School's Region 3-A One Act Play champions traveled to Valdosta, Saturday, Nov. 15, to compete for the state one act play title. The cast, directed by Kimberly Dasher, performed "Booby Trap" by Ed Monk.
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Georgia adds 598 acres to USDA's Wetlands Reserve Program
      Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) State Conservationist James E. Tillman Sr. recently announced that in 2008, Georgia landowners have enrolled an additional 598 acres of land into the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Wetland Reserve Program (WRP.
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Garden club meets
      Jerry McMillan brought an outstanding and informative program, "Elegance on a Shoestring Budget," during the November meeting of the Camellia Garden Club. In her introduction of McMillan, Runette Herrmann told the largest group of members attending any of the club meetings, that he was the most t...
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Syl-View Happenings
By Betty Scarborough
      The holidays are here, and we are busy trying to get the spirit of thanksgiving in the hearts and minds of our residents and staff. The Middle Ground Baptist Church will bring wrapped slices of pound cake for all of the residents for Thanksgiving, as they have for more than 26 years. This is a sp...
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The race is on
      Firing from the breastworks of old Fort Lawton, SCV re-enactors, left to right, Neil Dickey of Sylvania, Jeff Marlow of Guyton and Eddie Cockman of Statesboro start the 4.
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Library News
By Sharon Blank
      Happy Thanksgiving, everyone! The library will be closed from Thursday, Nov. 27, through Monday, Dec. 1, so that we can enjoy Thanksgiving with our families and friends. Local author Linda McBride will be at the library on Tuesday, Dec. 2, at 6:30 p.m. to talk about her new book, Mema has Cancer!
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VFW Post 2776 will celebrate 50 years
      VFW Post 2776 in Millen will celebrate 50 years of serving the needs of local veterans and their families on Friday, Nov. 28. The "Golden Anniversary Award" is presented to the post in recognition of 50 years of outstanding service to the community.
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Recruitment/retention seminar held
      Sons of Confederate Veterans field rep Jack Marlar speaks to assembled members at the 5th/6th Brigade recruiting/ retention seminar held at Magnolia Springs State Park Saturday, Nov. 15.
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Sapp graduates from basic training
      U.S. Army PFC Jardy M. Sapp has graduated from Basic Combat Training at Fort Sill, Lawton, Okla. During the nine weeks of training, the soldier studied the Army mission and received in- struction and training exercises in drill and ceremonies, Army history, core values and traditions, military c...
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