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September 16, 2009  RSS feed
Jenkins County Commission chairman named regional chairman
Jenkins County Board of Commissioners Chairman James Henry has been elected chairman of the Central Savannah River Area (CSRA) Regional Commission, formerly known as the Regional Development Center (RDC). The CSRA Regional Commission is a planning and development agency that serves 13 counties and 39 cities in the Central Savannah River Area. More...
Program helps fathers be better parents
By Deborah Bennett Millen News Editor

The conversation is frank, and the topics of discussion are not for the faint-of-heart. However, the purpose of those assembled for the Fatherhood Advantage program, sponsored by Prevent Child Abuse (PCA), Jenkins, is very worthwhile - learning how to become better fathers and role models for their children. More...

BOE to set millage - no tax increase

The Jenkins County Board of Education (BOE) will take final action on establishing its millage rate for maintenance and operations 7 p.m. Monday, Sept. 21, in the Board Conference Room. The current millage is 12.900. The BOE is proposing to adopt the rollback millage rate of 12. More...

 School News
• article has image School celebrates Grandparents' Day
Jenkins County School Food Service celebrated Grandparents' Day at the Jenkins County Elementary School (JCES) cafeteria Thursday, Sept. 10, and Friday Sept. 11. Grandparents were invited to eat breakfast with their grandchildren. Debra Herrmann and the school food service staff appreciate grandparents and parents for participating. More...
• article has image Eagles fall to Savannah Country Day
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 Other Jenkins News
• Flu shots now available
As the flu season approaches, the East Central Health District (ECHD), along with all 13 county health departments under its jurisdiction, will conduct a flu clinic beginning Sept. 21-25. More...
• Fair-on-the-Square to be held at JCES
• article has image TE-grant project continues
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 ChatterBox
• The Chatter Box
The poll question on our website last week was, "Do you believe it is possible for Millen and Jenkins County to recover from all of the job losses experienced in the past three years?" Responses as of Monday were: Yes - 18; No - 51; and Maybe - 12. More...
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 Letters
• Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor, The following letter is not directed at any local employees, past or present, of Regions Bank in Millen. I recently noticed a new roof being put on Regions Bank in Millen. Being an employee of Rocker Supply led me to ask the owner, King Rocker, if he was supplying the shingles for the new roof. More...
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 Church News
• Oak Hill Baptist Church to present "Road to Redemption"
Oak Hill Baptist Church invites the public to join them for a free movie night, 6-8 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 26, in the Family Life Center. The movie "Road to Redemption" will be shown. An adult must accompany any children under the age of 12. More...
• Nannie E. Williams U.M.C. to hold revival and Homecoming
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 Datebook
• Datebook
39er's to meet Sept. 21 The 39'ers will meet noon, Monday, Sept. 21, at the Millen Community House. A covered dish lunch will be served. All members are encouraged to attend. Sylvania Sampler to be held Sept. 19 Please join us for the 29th Sylvania Sampler 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 19. More...
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 Farm & Home
• Ag Line: Bermudagrass Decline
With the exception of this year, the past few years have been incredibly stressful on our perennial forages. I have visited many bermuda hayfields and pastures that have been under extreme drought for successive seasons. Not only has drought plagued these fields, but late spring freezes and major weed problems have also been a concern. More...
• Join Arbor Day Foundation,receive ten free trees
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 Obituaries
• Ruth Lane Mons, 85, of Millen died Sept. 10
Ruth Lane Mons, 85, of Millen died Thursday, Sept. 10, 2009 at her residence. Funeral services were held 3 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 12, 2009 at Long Branch Church of God with the Revs. Britt Peavy and Bill Hamon officiating. Burial followed at Paynes Chapel Cemetery. More...
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 Engagements
• article has image Miss Royal to wed Mr. Cates Nov. 14
Mr. Stephen Royal of Millen and Mrs. Billie Stout of Sylvania proudly announce the engagement of their daughter, Chastity Nicole Royal, to Danny Charles Cates Jr., son of Ms. Lynn Bowers and the late Danny Cates Sr., both of Millen. More...
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