An armed robbery at the Quick Stop convenience store located on East Winthrope Avenue Tuesday, March 7, turned into a foot race when a store employee chased the suspect along Cot More...
The Jenkins County Chamber of Commerce Annual Banquet will take place 7 p.m. Thursday, March 16, at the Jenkins County Agriculture Center. Southern humorist, Robert Alston, will provide entertainment. More...
Jenkins County students from the elementary, middle and high schools competed in the Ogeechee River Chess Championship Series Saturday, Feb. 25, at Bulloch Academy in Statesboro. The teams are lead by Pamelia Dwight, chess coordinator. More...
I never knew eating a meatball sandwich could be so much work until I recently purchased one for lunch and couldn%27t help but notice how "messy" the thing was. More...
Dear Editor: I want to express my thanks and gratitude to our sister churches and the people of Jenkins County for their outpouring of love and generosity these past two weeks following the death of our youth minister, Brad Weiser. More...
The family of Michael "Shane" Moore would like to express a special thank you to all of those that helped comfort our hearts during our time of loss. The food, the flowers, the kind words and all of your prayers were greatly appreciated. More...
Sincerest thanks We, the family of Laurie Michele Bowen, send sincerest thanks to all our family and friends for your support and encouraging words during our time of sorrow. More...
We would like to thank everyone for the flowers, cards, calls, prayers and other thoughtful gestures during the loss of our mother and grandmother. It is so comforting to have such caring friends to help us through times like these. More...
Mr. and Mrs. Strickland Holloway, Jr. of Amelia Island, Florida announce the engagement of their daughter, Whitney Lauren, to William Thomas Wasden, III, son of Mr. and Mrs. William Thomas Wasden, Jr. of Millen. More...
The issue of angle or parallel parking on Cotton Avenue resurfaced during the Tuesday, March 7, meeting of Millen City Council with the attendance of several downtown merchants. More...
The American Cancer Society is seeking teams of 8-15 people for its annual Relay For Life, to be held Friday, May 5, and Saturday, May 6, at Millen/Jenkins County Recreation Center. More...
Jenkins County Sheriff Tim Fields reported that his department is taking a "proactive" approach toward traffic violators and drug enforcement during the Tuesday, March 7, meeting of the Jenkins County Commissioners. More...
Approximately 47 runners participated in the Super Eagle Day 5-K Road Race held Saturday, March 11. The 1-Mile Fun Run/Walk saw 174 persons participating. See related story inside. (Photo contributed by Mike Dann) More...
Pamelia Dwight, a member of the Board of Directors of Swainboro Technical College, recently completed the requirements to become a Certified Board Member, as determined by the Technical College Directors%27 Association of Georgia. More...
Gary Black, left, Republican candidate for the office of Commissioner of Agriculture, was the guest speaker at the Wednesday, March 8, meeting of the Millen Rotary Club. More...
The Jenkins County School System is joining in a statewide celebration this week to salute the efforts of local school board members. The week of March 13-17 has been proclaimed School Board Appreciation Week in Georgia. More...
Green Fork Baptist Green Fork Baptist Church will hold a special "Baby Dedication" service on Sunday, April 2, during the 11 a.m. worship service. More...
Georgia On My Mind Day Georgia On My Mind Day will be held at the Georgia Visitor Center located on U.S. Highway 301 near Sylvania from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m. on Thursday, April 27. The day of food and fun will include a free hot dog lunch. More...
County Extension Coordinator Florida betony has proven to be a very troublesome weed in Jenkins County! Florida betony, or rattlesnake weed, is More...
We don%27t often realize just how far we have progressed until something reminds us of the great strides that have been made over the last 50 years. My sister, Harriett, recently gave me a 1951 cookbook that was quite an eyeopener for me. More...
The Millen Woman%27s Club held its February meeting at the Jenkins County Family Enrichment Center (JCFEC.) Hostesses for the meeting were Anette Head, Marilyn Knight and Jeni Wilson. More...
