 Frank Miles Edenfield of Millen died Friday, May 2, 2008 at the age of 91. An avid fisherman, Mr. Edenfield died while enjoying an afternoon of fishing in the Ogeechee River with a dear friend. His funeral was 2 p.m. Tuesday, May 6, at Crowe- Fields Funeral Home with Elder Tommy Rountree officiat... More...
 Millen and Jenkins County will soon get 25 new jobs. The Jenkins County Development Authority (JCDA) announced Tuesday that Stitch and Print, Inc. of Twin City will open a division of its sewing facility in the former Augusta Sportswear building located on East Winthrope Avenue. More...
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 On Friday, May 2, the Master Carpenter put the final touches on his beautiful creation, surveyed His handiwork and said, "It is finished." Then, in the twinkling of an eye, the gates of the heavenly mansion swung open wide to welcome Frank Miles Edenfield. More...
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Dr. Judy Holton, principal of Jenkins County Elementary School (JCES), has resigned her position. The Jenkins County Board of Education accepted her... More... |
Amy Kathleen Kovac, 17- year-old daughter of Victor B. Kovac, was recently named Star Student at Salem High School in Rockdale County. She named Joanna Anglin, her English teacher, as the Star Teacher. More... |
The Millen News traveled to Tybee Island during Spring Break with, from left, first row: Abby Wiggins and Jordan Reynolds; and back row: Harley Purvis and Nicole Wilson. (Photo contributed) More... |
An e-mail buddy sent me an interesting "test" that I would like to share with you. How many of the following can you recall - penny candy, 25 cents a gallon gasoline, Jiffy popcorn, Chatty Cathy dolls, Speedy Alka Seltzer, Old Yeller, Chef Boy-AR-dee, Timmy and Lassie, ding-dong-Avon calling, Bry... More... | |
Dear Editor: Amid speculation as to why I have decided to run for a second term as District Three commissioner on the Democratic ticket, I want to provide the answer. Our county politics are, in general, non-partisan. I believe that most local political decisions should be. State law provides ... More... |
Dry Branch Baptist Church will hold their Spring Revival Sunday, May 11, through Wednesday, May 14. The theme of the revival will be "Sharing the Love of Christ." The guest speaker will be Steve Foster. Foster currently serves with the Georgia Baptist Convention as an evangelism consultant. More... |
In Loving Memory of James E. Washington Oct. 29, 1963 - May 3, 2007 My brother, it has been a long year of missing the fond memories of your big, wide smile, your kindness and your love, More... |
Athletes to be honored To celebrate the accomplishments of the Jenkins County spring sports athletes, the annual Athletic Banquet will be held Monday, May 12. Sponsored by the Jenkins County Athletic Booster Club, the baseball, track, tennis, basketball and spirit cheerleading teams will be ho... More... |
I, Lula Mae Burton, would like to thank the citizens of Millen for the many acts of kindness shown during my illness. The support from the community has been overwhelming. I pray God's richest blessings upon each of you. Again, thank you. More... |
It seems to me that ants are becoming more and more of a problem in our yards and homes. I had the great opportunity of mowing my yard this weekend, and I must have mowed over 30 ant mounds. Some of these were fire ants and others were the Argentine ants. This week I would like to focus on control... More... |
Garth Dalmon "Daniel" Womack Jr., 61, of Swainsboro died Monday, April 28, 2008 at his residence after an extended illness. His funeral was held 11 a.m. Wednesday, April 30, in the Peebles-Curry Memorial Chapel with the Rev. Bunny Hudson officiating. Burial was in the Elam Baptist Church Cemeter... More... |
Mr. and Mrs. Paul Baxter Cates of Waynesboro announce the birth of their triplet sons, born Feb. 17, 2008. Baxter Bryan was born at 11:24 a.m. and weighed 2 pounds, 11 ounces; Mills Cofer was born 11:26 a.m., weighing 2 pounds, 8 ounces; and, at 2 pounds, 4 ounces, Taylor Hendrix was born at 11:2... More... |
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