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VOL. 105, NO. 28, JANUARY 28, 2009
LEGAL ORGAN OF JENKINS COUNTY
MILLEN, GEORGIA • 75 CENTS
Harold Moore preserves ‘Yesteryear’
By Deborah Bennett
Millen News Editor
The "out with the old and in
with the new” mentality has no
place in Harold Moore’s way of
thinking. He prefers to preserve
and rehabilitate the old - build
ings that is.
His recent purchase and reno
vation of the 813 Cotton Avenue
building that was formerly occu
pied by The Millen News, is his
fourth such project. While it is
still a work in progress, the inte
rior transformation is already
astounding. Much of the struc
ture has new flooring, new ceil
ing tile, freshly painted walls, a
new heating/cooling unit and
new lighting. When completed.
it will become the home of a new
business owned by Moore,
“Yesteryear’s Fine Used Furni
ture.”
Two new businesses recently
located in other offices of the
structure, a barber shop and
Sweet Memory’s Photography. It
is also home to Daniel’s Clean
ers and Sister’s Gifts and Col
Harold Moore is shown in the former Millen News building on Cotton Avenue that he is
presently renovating. It will house “Yesteryear’s Fine Used Furniture” when renovations
are completed. (Staff photos by Deborah Bennett)
lectibles.
While Moore realizes that the
community needs major indus
tries, he also believes that small
enterprise can play a part in pro
viding jobs for local citizens.
“We don’t want to forget about
local businesses,” he said. “We
need to come up with incentives
to attract smaller businesses that
employ 10-25 people. We don’t
want to over look them.”
He suggested the formation of
a committee consisting of a rep
resentative from the Jenkins
County Commissioners, Millen
City Council and commercial/
industrial property owners.
“The purpose of the commit
tee would be to encourage small,
private enterprise and help them
get established here,” Moore
said.
He also offered words of
praise for the assistance he has
received from Paula Herrington,
Millen-Jenkins County Chamber
of Commerce executive director,
and Ann Floyd, C.S.R.A. Re
gional Development Center re
gional historic preservation plan
ner.
“They have been great,” he
said, adding that he would like
to see more individuals get in
volved in the preservation and
renovation of local buildings.
Renovation of the former
Millen News building is not
Moore’s last project. He recently
purchased the 445 Cotton Av
enue property that formerly
housed Ocmulgee Trading Com
pany and a 118 N. Gray Street
building occupied years ago by
Aycock T.V. repair.
Moore, who owned a success
ful document conservation cen
ter in Atlanta, moved to Millen
in 2001 after the death of his wife
to be near other family members.
Two new businesses that have moved into other offices are a barber shop and Sweet
Memory’s Photographs.
INAUGURAL PARADE
Millen resident marches in D.C.
Lance Corporal Adam Lanier of Millen was one of 81 members of the 8th & I Marine Barracks, Washington,
D.C., selected to march in the Presidential Inaugural Parade for President Barrack Obama last week. Estab
lished in 1801, the “8th & I” is known as the oldest active post in the Marine Corps. The Barracks supports both
ceremonial and security missions in the nation’s capitol. Lanier is the son of Marshall and Elaine Lanier and a
2007 graduate of Jenkins County High School. He is shown in this photograph with his unit during the parade.
(Photo contributed)
New store opens doors
JCES named
Distinguished
School ’08-09
The Jenkins County school system is pleased to announce
that the Jenkins County Elementary School (JCES) has been
recognized as a Georgia Title I Distinguished School for 2008-
2009.
Title I schools have a significant population of students who
are economically disadvantaged and receive federal monies to
assist with the education of these students. Schools recognized
as Title I Distinguished Schools must have made Adequate
Yearly Progress (AYP) for at least three consecutive years.
Selected schools receive monetary awards for their achieve
ment. JCES will receive $8,104 to be used to enhance educa
tional opportunities for all students.
"The JCES has made AYP for the past six consecutive years
and with the distinguished status for four years. We are cer
tainly proud of our students, parents, teachers, staff and ad
ministrators. Each group has worked arduously to form part
nerships that enable our students to be successful,” said In
terim School Superintendent Melissa Williams.
Qualifying fees
announced
The City of Millen announced this week qualifying fees for
positions up for election in the Non-partisan General Election
to take place Nov. 3.
The three seats on Millen City Council to be elected are:
Ward #1, presently held by Walter Thomas; Ward #2, pres
ently held by Ivey McMillan; and Ward #3, presently held by
James Ford.
The fee is set at $45 for each position.
For additional information, contact Wanda Burke, Election
Superintendent, at (478) 982-5581.
The Millen-Jenkins County
Chamber of Commerce
recently sponsored a ribbon
cutting ceremony for the New
and Used Bargain Store
located on Daniel Street. From
left, are City of Millen Admin
istrator Lamar Faircloth,
Chamber Director Clay
Boulineau, Ron Alexander,
owner Lillian Priegel and
Chamber Executive Director
Paula Herrington. The
business features a variety of
items purchased wholesale
from chain stores such as K-
Mart and Wal-Mart that are
sold locally at greatly reduced
prices. Hours of operation are
10 a.m. until 5 p.m. Monday-
Saturday. (Staffphoto by
Deborah Bennett)
Absentee ballots for
Special Election available
Absentee ballots for the March 17 Special Election are now
available. Applications may be made in the office of the Jenkins
County Registrar at the Jenkins County Courthouse until Fri
day, March 13.
Voters do not have to give a reason for voting absentee and
no photo I.D. is required when voting by mail. However, first
time registrants who are making an application for a ballot by
mail must provide one of the following as a form of identifica
tion: current utility bill, current bank statement, government
check or paycheck, valid government document with name
and address, Georgia’s driver’s license, valid I.D. card by any
state or U.S. with photo, valid U.S. passport, valid govern
ment employer photo I.D., valid U.S. military I.D. card with
photo or valid tribal I.D. card with photo.
A photo ID is required when voting in person.
Anyone who is not already registered to vote may do so
until Tuesday, Feb. 17, in the office of the Registrar.