U.S. Census Bureau seeking workers
      The U.S. Census Bureau is currently seeking workers in Jenkins County. Testing dates will be Tuesday, Nov. 24, and Monday, Nov. 30, at the Jenkins County Family Enrichment Center.
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Cross Country race to be held Saturday
      The 12th Annual Cross Country 4.8 Mile run will be held this Saturday, Nov. 14, at Magnolia Springs State Park. Directed by Millen Milers and More, the event will start at 9 a.m.
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     Winners in the annual Harvest of Fun costume contest, ages 0-4, are, from left, Bradley Davis Jr., third place; Jamari Bynes, second place; and Katie Lynn Bell, first place. (Staff photos by Deborah Bennett)
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Friends of MSSP meet
      The Friends of Magnolia Springs State Park (MSSP) met Oct. 18 and covered a wide range of items, including a report on the Sept. 26 Free State Parks Day with its good turnout in spite of rather nasty weather. Work is continuing on clearing of the area around the Fort Lawton site by the Sons of Confederate Veterans and improvements are being made in Group Shelter #1.
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Modern Woodmen sponsors program at Bethany Nursing Center
      Modern Woodmen Registered Representative Linda Bragg recently sponsored a Make-a-Difference Day project for some residents of the Bethany Nursing Center. Gifts of stamps and cards were presented to the residents. From left, are Roberta Lans, Morgan Royal, Linda Bragg, Retha Moore, Nell Taylor, Edna Grace Royal, Geneva Suggs, Betty Todd, Helen Whitehead and Martha Robbins.
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Callie Dailey named to serve on state Student Advisory Council
      State Superintendent of Schools Kathy Cox named 53 students from around Georgia to serve on her 2009-2010 Student Advisory Council. Callie Dailey, a student at Jenkins County High School, was among those named to serve on the council.
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Rite Aid employees dress for Halloween
     Rite Aid pharmacy employees greeted customers in their Halloween costumes Friday, Oct. 30. From left, are Ana Fountain and Heather Smoak. (Staff photo by Deborah Bennett)
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JCMS supported by local businesses
      Jenkins County Middle School (JCMS) is proud of their business partners. The school enjoys the support of several local businesses whose financial help funds special projects. These local businesses with their owners/ managers are an integral part of middle school programs.
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