October 7, 2009 RSS feed / Other Jenkins News

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Firefighters 'wet down' new engine

Chief Rabun Johnson reports that South Jenkins County Firefighters were recently joined by neighboring firefighters in an old fashioned traditional "Wet Down" of their new Engine 51. More...

MPD arrest two on drug charges

Friday, Sept. 25, the Georgia Bureau of Investigation, Millen Police Department (MPD) and Jenkins County Sheriff's Office served a search warrant on the residence of Eugene Brady, 247 Washington Street. More...

Brothers compete in jiu jitsu tournament

Dag and Donnie Gay competed in the North American Grappling Association Championship on Sept. 12. The competition was a jiu jitsu tournament. More...

Kayla Kirkland names Miss Kiwanis Ogeechee Fair Queen

Miss Kayla Kirkland was crowned Miss Kiwanis Ogeechee Fair Queen (teen division) for the 2009 Fair. Kayla also won Miss Photogenic and Miss Sportswear. Family and friends are invited to come out and support Kayla on Monday, Oct. More...

State President speaks to local GREA

John Upchurch, Georgia Retired Educators Association state president, spoke to the local chapter recently at the home of Jim and Joyce-Hodges Hite. From left, are, first row: Veronica Cowart, Beulah Ramsey, Harriett Lewis, Lillie McDowell and Mr. More...

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Here's Johnny

This Saturday night will be too marvelous for words. More...

New wheels

The Jenkins County Ambulance Service recently put a new ambulance into service. The purchase was funded through a trauma grant and Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax revenue. From left, are Shannon Doughman and Director Henry Young. More...

JCFEC receives Work Ready grant

Governor Sonny Perdue announced 24 Work Ready Golden Opportunity grants have been awarded to state agencies and organizations providing Work Ready skills gap training to help citizens improve their core job skills and earn goldlevel Work Ready Cert More...

Pvt. Nathan Chance graduates combat training

Army Reserve Pvt. Nathan W. Chance has graduated from Basic Combat Training at Fort Knox, Ky. More...

Kristin Fulford speaks to Millen Rotary Club

Kristin Fulford, constituent outreach director for Congressman John Barrow, spoke to Millen Rotary Club members and guests about the Federal Recovery Act and stimulus funds in Jenkins County at the Sept. 30 meeting. More...

JCHS senior softball players are recognized

Seniors on the Jenkins County High School softball team were recognized Thursday, Oct. 1. More...

UDC holds dedication, trail marking

The coming out event for the 2009-2010 year for the Margaret Jones #27 United Daughters of the Confederacy (UDC) of Waynesboro was a dedication and trail marking Saturday, Sept. 12, at Magnolia Springs State Park. More...

Police Blotter

The Millen Police Department reported the following incidents this week. Friday, Sept. 18 • Corey Rodriguz Cheever of Drexel Avenue was charged with theft by shoplifting, second offense. Tuesday, Sept. More...