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Jenkins Co. Development Authority to operate Bo Ginn Aquarium
Effective, June 1, the Bo Ginn Aquarium at Magnolia Springs State Park began operations under the management of the Jenkins County Development Authority (JCDA). Mabel Jenkins, JCDA chairman explained, "The Aquarium was operated by the State Parks Division of the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) of Georgia until June 1. More...
Sheriff and deputy complete training

On Friday, June 29, class #192 graduated from the Augusta Regional Police Academy at the Enterprise Mill Building in Augusta. Jenkins County Sheriff Robert Oglesby and Deputy Wesley Aaron were members of that class. The graduation was a culmination of 10½ weeks of training, consisting of both classroom and practical exercises. More...

Patriotic celebration to be held July 3

The annual patriotic celebration, sponsored by Millen Better Hometown and the Millen-Jenkins County Chamber of Commerce, will be held Friday, July 3, at the Jenkins County Recreation Department complex. Activities get underway at 7:30 p.m and will include a "Kiddie Patriotic Parade" at 8 p.m. on the track. More...

 School News
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Recipients of $275 PAGE scholarships at Jenkins County High School's annual awards program were, from left, Sheila Boone, Melissa White, Molly Edenfield and Haley Newton. Lela Dickens presented the awards. (Staff photos by Deborah Bennett) More...
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 Other Jenkins News
• GHSGT review sessions to be held
Ruth Hearn, guidance counselor at Jenkins County High School (JCHS), has announced the dates for the review sessions for the Georgia High School Graduation Tests (GHSGT). More...
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 ChatterBox
• The Chatter Box
The Millen News will be closed Friday, July 3, in observance of the Fourth of July holiday. All news items for inclusion in the July 8 edition should be submitted by noon, Thursday, July 2. I wish everyone a safe and happy holiday. More...
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 Church News
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Second McCoy Baptist to hold revival Second McCoy Baptist Church will hold its revival services 7:30 p.m. nightly Tuesday, June 30, through Thursday, July 2. The guest speaker is the Rev. P. M. Broomfield. Pastor Levi Sapp and members invited the public to attend. More...
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 Memoriam
• article has image In loving memory of Tora "Joanne" Cooper
Oct. 6, 1976 - June 25, 2008 It's been one year since you left us and we miss you so much. Your smile, laughter and your will to help everyone. We know we can't question God, but it hurts so bad; Because we don't understand why. More...
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 Datebook
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GED registration in July 7 The GED examination will be given at Southeastern Technical College (STC), Swainsboro campus, Tuesday, July 14, and Wednesday, July 15. Registration is required prior to testing. This will be held 9 a.m. Tuesday, July 7, in Building 8 and 6 p.m. in Building 2, Room 2403. More...
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 Weddings
• article has image Mr. & Mrs. Jones celebrate 60th wedding anniversary
Friends and Family are invited to help Mr. & Mrs. C. J. (Laura) Jones of Millen celebrate their 60th wedding anniversary at the Jenkins County Ag Center on Saturday, July 11, 2009 from 3-6 p.m. The Ag Center is located on Barney Avenue across from Jenkins County High School. Come and share in this great event! More...
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 Farm & Home
• Ag Line: Scale Insects in the Landscape
Scale insects are among the most serious pests of shrubs and trees in the landscape. Scale insects fall into two groups - armored scales and soft scales. The armored-type is what we usually call "hard scales." Both types of scale insects secrete a cover which protects them from weather, predators, and insecticides. More...
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 Obituaries
• Christa Roberts, 29, of Rincon died June 23
Christa Marie Roberts Wallace, 29, of Rincon, died Tuesday, June 23, 2009. Graveside services were held, 11 a. m. Friday, June 26, 2009 at the Millen Cemetery with the Rev. Maurice Crowder officiating. Mrs. Wallace lived most of her life in Jenkins County and was a homemaker. More...
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