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The Jenkins County Times
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Harrison’s Five and Ten Store
Sam Eades.
Writer
Located in Jenkins County in Downtown Millen and
known as one of the first goods stores to open was,
Harrison's Five and Ten Stores. Opening in or around
1910, it was located on Cotton Avenue and carried
a vast array of items for customers of the county.
Brooms, mops, housewares, lanterns, and etc. It is
told they would be the one stop store for everything
needed for your entire home.
The store was owned by Dave W. Harrison, Father of
Walter Harrison that eventually would open a news
office in Millen.
It has been said "this was one of the cleanest stores
in Jenkins County at the time." It was a family ran
business for many years and from what we are told,
the building is still standing today. From left to right
in the picture is Mr. Dave W. Harrison, owner, His
son, Walter Harrison, Mrs. Dave W. Harrison, and
Mrs. Manie Reynolds Edenfield, who worked for the
Harrisons for many years.
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Well, it's been a week now and things are
getting better. My four brothers are finally
starting to warm up to me. Of course the
older one, Obie ; not so much. Sometime he
chases me outside, however he gets tired
really quick and then wants to growl. But,
his growl is bigger than any bite he may
think he has.
On the other hand, the youngest besides
me is Jeb. Jeb is starting to play and wrestle
with me more. We go to play outside
together and we are becoming best buds.
Now ; when he is chewing on a large chewy,
(which I introduced to all of them, mind
you!) I have to stay clear. He does not want
anyone touching his food.
Now as for the others, Brinkley is the
third in line and he is somewhat to his own.
However, he will go outside with me at
times.
Now, Dozier, being the second oldest, he
is quite a character. He doesn't like it when I
sit with Joe and he will usually hide behind
the couch in his "hideaway spot" until safe
to come out. I like to go to his hideaway spot
sometimes to find all the hidden treats and
toys.
Overall, I do love my new family. I am
treated special.
Now, the most fun ever, is visiting the
Auction House! Every Friday and Saturday,
you can find me working behind the counter
at the well known Auction in Millen. I greet
customers, love on the ladies a little and just
plain look cute as I can.
Everyone is invited to come out and
save some big bucks on the great new
merchandise they auction. And besides, you
get to see me, Winston Churchill.
I am so glad to be a citizen of Millen,
Georgia and proud to be one of the lucky
ones that was adopted by a great loving
family.
There are plenty of us out there that need
adopting. Please take time to visit a shelter
or look on line for a pet of your choice to
adopt today. You will be so glad you did.
Until I see you again....
Good night, sleep tight and pleasant
dreams to you~
Winston
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CORNER
Love is not a feeling to pass away,
Like the balmy breath of a summer day;
It is not — it cannot be — laid aside;
It is not a thing to forget or hide.
It clings to the heart, ah, woe is me!
As the ivy clings to the old oak tree.
Love is not a passion of earthly mould,
As a thirst for honour, or fame, or gold:
For when all these wishes have died away,
The deep strong love of a brighter day,
Though nourished in secret, consumes the more,
As the slow rust eats to the iron’s core.
~ Charles Dickens
Camp Lawton Tour 10-11 AM
Meet at Camp lawton History center and explore the
grounds of what was once the largest prison in the world.
Admission to the History Center is included.
$5 (Ages 3and under free) Registration is required in
advance. February 24th
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Archery 3-4 PM
Leam archery from a certified instructor with all equipment
provided. This is a great opportunity for experienced
archers to improve your skills. Meet at the archery range.
$10 plus $5 parking. 478-982-1660
February 24th
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Homemade Butter in a Jar 11:30 AM -12:30 PM
Join us inside Camp Lawton History center and leam to
make butter the old fashion way.
$3 Registration is required in advance.
February 24th.
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Magnolia Springs State Park participates in the Fishing
Tackle Loaner Program that is sponsored by the Wildlife
Resource Division of DNR.
This program allows park visitors to rent fishing poles and
equipment for free while they are visiting the park! Stop by
the park office and rent your fishing gear and see what you
can catch in our 30-acre lake!
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Homeschool: Animal Tracks 1-2 PM
Bring your friend to picnic shelter #1. You will cast your
own anumal tracks to take home and learn facts about
each one.
$3 Registration os required in advance.
Feburary 23rd
Sheriff & Police Chief Propose Changes
and Upgrades
At County Commissioners Meeting On Tuesday
By Joe Brady, Editor
In the monthly meeting held last Tuesday,
Sheriff Robert Oglesby addressed the
Jenkins County Commissioners, outlining
significant changes and upgrades
essential for the efficient operation of law
enforcement services in the county.
One of the major announcements by
Sheriff Oglesby is the decision to no longer
accept cash bonds at the sheriffs office.
Instead, cash and property bonds will be
transferred to a bondsman, relieving the
sheriffs office from the responsibility
of maintaining a bond account balance.
This change is aimed at streamlining
administrative processes within the
department.
In addition to this, Sheriff Oglesby
highlighted the urgent need to replace the
outdated 911 system, which has become
increasingly difficult to maintain due to
a lack of available parts. The proposed
new system, estimated to cost between
$150,000 and $175,000, includes the
replacement of all equipment, including
the currently irreplaceable console.
The upgrade also encompasses radio
replacement, ensuring the county's
emergency communication infrastructure
is modernized.
Furthermore, Sheriff Oglesby suggested
auctioning off six surplus vehicles from
the sheriffs department, which have
accumulated high mileage. The proceeds
from the sale could be allocated towards
outfitting new patrol cars. The sheriff
emphasized the necessity of acquiring at
least one new patrol car soon, quoting an
initial estimate of $46,000 per vehicle,
excluding outfitting costs.
To optimize resources, the sheriffs office
proposed relocating one vehicle from the
jail to the sheriffs office, resulting in a
savings of $32,000 for the taxpayers.
Addressing communication challenges
faced by law enforcement, Chief Dwayne
Herrington discussed pager issues
across the county, attributing them to
the outdated 911 system. He proposed
an annual investment of $4,490 to upgrade
the system, noting that it would not only
resolve the current problems but also
enhance coverage, particularly in areas with
historically poor reception.
Commissioners also briefly discussed the
Solid Waste Management Plan (SWMP), with
Commissioner Powell providing insights
based on discussions between the county and
the commission. County Attorney Rountree
will review the proposal for accuracy.
The meeting touched upon the 2024 Local
Maintenance Improvement Grant (LMIG)
project, involving the repaving of Lane Road
and LB Hall Road. Reeves Construction
emerged as the low bidder at $1,057,938.00,
and the commission unanimously approved
extending the contract to them over
competitors Sikes Bros and Ellis.
Finally, the commissioners voted
unanimously to include the Special Purpose
Local Option Sales Tax (SPLOST) on the
November 2024 ballot. The SPLOST option,
last on the ballot in 2018, mns for six years
and serves as a vital source of funding for
various county projects.
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