Archaeologists from the Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT), along with Georgia State Park staff came to Magnolia Springs State Park July 17 to look for the boundaries of Camp Lawton, the largest prison camp constructed during the Civil War. More...
Governor Sonny Perdue and State Superintendent of Schools Kathy Cox congratulated 98 school principals from all over the state last week at a reception at the Governor's Mansion honoring Georgia's High Performance Principals. Dr. More...
Preparations for the new school year are underway, reported Jenkins County School Superintendent Joan Blackwood during the Monday, July 24, meeting of the Jenkins County Board of Education (BOE). More...
I'm afraid "Chatter" is "chatless" this week, folks. It's Monday, nearing noon, and I can't think of a thing to write about. With that dreaded deadline staring me in the eye, it's hard to be creative. More...
Republicans need Cynthia McKinney. The DeKalb County congresswoman defines the Democratic Party just the way the GOP likes it: strident, unresponsive and way out in left field. At least that's the way Republicans want voters to perceive Democrats. More...
Luncheon The public is cordially invited to attend a luncheon honoring newly-elected county commissioner Pamelia Ann Dwight. The luncheon will be held on Sunday, Aug. 6, at Bethel AME Church, following the 11 a.m. worship service. More...
The family of Viola Cooper would like to give their deepest appreciation in the loss of our loved one. Thank you for your cards, gifts, food and prayers. Once again, we thank you. More...
Twelfth District Congressman John Barrow and District 23 State Senator J.B. Powell will host a Town Hall Meeting in Millen 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. Thursday, Aug. More...
The turnout for a public hearing to discuss the proposed 20062007 budget for Jenkins County created little interest Friday, July 21, with only the Jenkins County Commissioners, county administrator Carol Cates, attorney Troy Gay, Jenkins County Sheri More...
One of the "happenings" was the reception for Alma Almand, Ms. Syl-View 2006. The SylView solarium became a garden on Saturday afternoon, July 22, for the Ms. Syl-View 2006 reception. It was a garden scene to highlight Ms. Alma's interest More...
Sandhill Baptist Church Sandhill Baptist Church will sponsor "buy a hotdog and drink/get a back-to-school supply pack free" from 8 a.m. until noon Saturday, Aug. 5 at the old Butcher Shop location. More...
The Morrison Grove Baptist Church, founded in 1872, will celebrate their 134th anniversary 11:30 a.m. Sunday, Aug. 6. More...
These Jenkins County churches invite you to attend services with your family this week. For more information on this directory call The Millen News at 982-5460.
Big Horse Creek Baptist Church 1267 Buttermilk Road, Millen, Rev. Raymond Trent, Pastor Sunday School, 10 a.m., Morning Worship, 11 a.m. Sunday Evening Worship, 6 p.m. Bus Ministry Transportation Available. Call 478-982-4923. More...
When Ray Jenkins talks about his love for his new wife, Barbara, he's talking about something more experienced than fleeting romance. He's talking about familiarity, about needing one another physically and mentally. More...
Parts of Jenkins County finally received some welcome rain this past week. However, there are still sections of the county that are far behind schedule. More...
School will be here before you know it, which means 4-H Club meetings will be starting back soon. It seems like the summers just keep getting shorter and shorter. I hope everyone has had a great summer and I am More...
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