September 1, 2010 RSS feed / Other Jenkins News

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Ogeechee Outlaws place second in tourney

The Ogeechee Outlaws travel baseball team for ages 11 and under won second place in the sixth annual August Slugfest in Dublin on Aug. 21. They are coached by Bobby James and Michael Mincey. More...

24 years of service

EMT Billy Alligood was honored Friday, Aug. 20, with a retirement celebration hosted by Jenkins County Emergency Medical Services (EMS), along with family, friends and coworkers. “Mr. More...

Local student writes President about oil spill

By Deborah Bennett Millen News Editor

The recent BP oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico captured Hunter Blackstone’s attention from the start. More...

Wade Parker

Summer Lawn Disease
By Wade Parker County Extension Coordinator

If you have noticed your lawn dying or looking very sick, chances are your lawn has acquired a disease. When we notice our grass dying, the first thing we want to do is start watering! It is far too common to blame every lawn problem on drought. More...

Modern Woodmen presents flag to Bethany Home

From left, Linda Bragg, Modern Woodmen of American financial representative, presents a U.S. Flag to Bonnie McClain, Bethany Home Nursing Center activity director, for use by the Center. More...

American Legion honors Cpl. Adam Lanier

Cpl. Adam Lanier was recently honored by the local Michael R. Waters American Legion post for his service for his service to the United States. Cpl. Lanier was recently wounded in Afghanistan. More...

BI-LO unaffected by FDA egg recall

BI-LO today reassured customers that its eggs are perfectly safe to eat, as the company remains unaffected by the nationwide Food and Drug Administration recall. More...

Operation Military Kids camp teaches coping skills

By Sharon Dowdy University of Georgia

Through a special camp offered by Georgia 4-H, children of soldiers experience what life is like for their parent during active duty. More...

Fight spring, summer turfgrass diseases now

By Elizabeth L. Little

Fall is a great time to guard against spring and summer diseases on warm-season grasses. Spring dead spot, or SDS, is one of the most common and important diseases on bermudagrass in Georgia. More...

Dr. Hamon travels to Ukraine for misison trip

On Sept. 6, Dr. B.G. Hamon will board an airplane in Savannah to fly to Ukraine on another mission trip. He will daily conduct seminars, conferences and leadership shops. At night, he will minister in churches across the country. More...

Magnolia Springs State Park is open

Local and out-of-town visitors are invited to visit Magnolia Springs State Park and Bo Ginn Aquarium. The park and aquarium are open, although the aquarium must be entered through the park entrance. Hours of operation at the park are 7 a.m. More...

Modern Woodmen donates to Bethany Home

Linda Bragg, Modern Woodmen of America financial representative, recently presented the Bethany Home Nursing Center with a $5,000 check as part of the company’s matching funds project. More...

Rotarians hear from Coach Conley

Coach Chuck Conley, head football coach at Jenkins County High School, presented the program Aug. 25 for the Millen Rotary Club. More...