Jenkins County's registered sex offenders were given a reprieve last week when a Federal Court delayed implementation of a new law that would require 12 of the 13 offenders to move because they live within 1,000 feet of a school bus stop. More...
Georgia Military College in Milledgeville announces that Justin Grey McBride has been named to the dean's list for spring quarter. The cadet is the son of Melodye and Buford Williams of Millen and Jerry McBride of Sylvania. More...
The Millen News is closed for vacation this week. Hopefully, I'm somewhere taking it easy as you are reading this column. Just to make sure, I have taken some necessary precautions. More...
Patriotic celebration to be held July 7 Again this year Jenkins County residents will have the opportunity to enjoy a spectacular fireworks show in celebration of the nation's birthday. More...
County Extension Coordinator I hope everyone had an excellent 4th of July! During our farming years, it was always this time of year that we would start cutting our corn for silage. More...
For those in Georgia who don't have prescription assistance and are having difficulty getting the medicines they need, fortunately, there are programs More...
Tracy Harley and Rico Walker each entered "not guilty" pleas to all charges against them in Jenkins County Superior Court Thursday, June 29. The two are charged with the April 25 murder of Harley's husband, Steven. More...
The City of Millen announced this week that it has begun implementing outside water restrictions to comply with a Georgia Environmental Protection Division (EPD) declaration of a Level I drought across the state. More...
Hot topics of discussion at the Political Forum held Monday, June 26, were decreasing the county's high school dropout rate, providing summer jobs for students and increasing the county's financial status. More...
The Jenkins County Development Authority and Swainsboro Technical College (STC) joined together to award Cavalier Home Builders of Millen a plaque commemorating their nomination as "Manufacturer of the Year" during Manufacturing Appreciation Week whi More...
Green Fork Baptist Church Green Fork Baptist Church announces that their Vacation Bible School will be held 6 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. Sunday, July 9, through Friday, July 14. For transportation, please call (478) 982-4196. More...
Plans have been finalized for the wedding of Kala Arnold and Ward Fuller. The ceremony will be held at Snella's Place in Statesboro, Ga. on Saturday, July 8, 2006 at 6:00 p.m. More...
By Melodye Williams It's that time of year again! Days are hot and steamy, and spending time at the river, lake or ocean sounds like a great way to enjoy your vacation time. More...
