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September 2, 2009  RSS feed
Cavalier Home Builders to close local plant
Jenkins County will soon lose its last major industry. The announcement was made Friday, Aug. 28, that the local mobile home manufacturing plant of Cavalier Home Builders will be permanently closed, resulting in the loss of approximately 104 full time jobs. More...
Day care opens in Mllen

The Millen-Jenkins County Chamber of Commerce recently sponsored a ribbon-cutting ceremony for Kidz Korner daycare. Participating were, from left, first row: Aniyah Kelly and Klersten Lake; second row: Paula Herrington, chamber executive director; Clay Boulineau, chamber director, King Rocker, mayor; Ashley Lake and Joshua Lake, owners; and Lamar Faircloth, city manager; and third row: Katherine Kelly and Larissa Badie. The business is located at 610 N. Masonic Street and is open 6 a.m. until 6 p.m. Children, ages 6 weeks to 12 years may enroll. (Staff photo by Deborah Bennett) More...

Arrest made in armed robbery

A Millen man is facing several charges in connection with the Aug. 18 armed robbery of McTeer Food and Fuel on U.S. Highway 25 South. Tracy Jordan, 42, is charged with armed robbery, possession of a firearm by a convicted felon and possession of a firearm during the commission of a crime. More...

 School News
• Student Leadership Council announced
Jenkins County Middle School is proud to announce its Student Leadership Council members. The Student Leadership Council is a new program initiated this year with the purpose of encouraging leadership among the students. More...
• Art returns to JCES
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 Other Jenkins News
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Justin McBride promoted to First Lieutenant During a ceremony held Tuesday, Aug. 11, at the headquarters of the First Battalion, 121st Infantry Regiment in Winder, Justin Grey McBride was promoted to First Lieutenant. More...
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• Dove season opens this Friday
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 ChatterBox
• The Chatter Box
I recently received word that the food bank at Jenkins County Family Enrichment is restocked and once again able to provide food to those who need it. This is possible through the generosity of local citizens. Pat yourselves on the back - well done! More...
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 Church News
• Fountain Spring Baptist Church to host Health Session
Fountain Spring Baptist Church will host an informative Health Session 10 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 12, in the Fellowship Hall. There will be various speakers giving valuable health information. For more information, contact Francina Capers at (803) 584- 1885. More...
• Skull Creek Missionary Baptist Church to hold revival
• Community Worship Center to hold yard sale
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 Datebook
• Datebook
Workforce Development Program no longer taking applications It was announced this week that the application process for participation in the Workforce Development Program has ended. Those who have already applied should make sure that they are registered with Georgia Department of Labor. More...
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 Farm & Home
• Early Pecan Defoliation
Crop Update As I was writing this article, a line of thunderstorms just passed through our area. Overall, Jenkins County is on the road to having a very good year in agriculture. With the exception of dryland corn, cotton, peanuts, and soybeans are in good shape. There are some areas that have missed the scattered showers, but hopefully those areas will improve shortly. More...
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