October 28, 2009 RSS feed / Other Jenkins News

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November 1 named Retired Educators Day

Gov. Sonny Perdue recently proclaimed Sunday, Nov. 1, as Retired Educators Day in Georgia and urged all citizens of the state to recognize the lasting contributions of the state's retired educators. More...

Pvt. Charles Reynolds graduates basic training

Army Reserve Pvt. Charles Reynolds has graduated from basic military training at Fort Jackson, Columbia, S.C., under the Split-option Enlistment Program to serve as a member of the Army National Guard or Reserve. More...

Randy Hill speaks to Millen Rotary Club

Randy Hill discusses possible increases in energy costs because of proposed environmental legislation at the Oct. 21, Millen Rotary Club meeting. More...

National Donor Sabbath held Nov. 13-15

National Donor Sabbath, held Friday, Nov. 13, through Sunday, Nov. 15, serves to educate faith communities about the need for organ, eye and tissue donors. More...

Cousins celebrate birthdays

From left, cousins Cheryl Cowart, Lois Stephens Parker and Donald "Bubba" Perryman celebrated their 60th birthdays this year. Family and friends are invited to a birthday celebration 7 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 7, at the Jenkins County Agriculture Center. More...

Set your clocks back, change your batteries

Insurance and Safety Fire Commissioner John W. Oxendine is urging Georgians to change the batteries in their smoke alarms at the same time they change their clocks back to Standard time, 2 a.m., Sunday Nov. 1. More...

Adult Education and Family Literacy Week

Mayor King Rocker, seated, signs a proclamation designating Oct. 18-24 as Adult Education and Family Literacy Week in the City of Millen. More...

Pvt. Brianna Joiner graduates basic combat training

Army National Guard Pvt. Brianna M. Joiner has graduated from basic combat training at Fort Jackson, Columbia, S.C. More...

Byron Scogins receives VFW All American Post Commander award

Local Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Post Commander Byron A. Scogins, right, was recently presented the VFW All American Post Commanders Award at a ceremony in Macon. Presenting the award was the Georgia VFW State Commander, H. More...