Although it has been almost five years in the making, the wait has finally paid off. Jenkins County will soon receive the state's 10th "Scenic Byway" designation. More...
A live production of Rogers and Hammerstein's "The Sound of Music" will be presented in Millen 7:30 p.m. Saturday, March 10, at the Old Pal Theater on Cotton Avenue. More...
The Millen Rotary Club sponsored its annual High School Speech Contest Wednesday, Feb. 14. Participants in the contest were required to use the Rotary theme, "Now serving the world," in their speech. More...
Georgia Military College in Milledgeville announces that Justin Grey McBride has been named to the dean's list for fall quarter. The cadet is the son of Melodye and Buford Williams of Millen and Jerry McBride of Sylvania. More...
Who is Georgia's most detested homegrown public figure? My guess is Jimmy Carter. Yet he may have accomplished as much good as any other living Georgian. More...
Zion Baptist Church will celebrate history beginning Saturday, Feb. 24, with a Celebrate: Black History workshop 10 a.m.-2 p.m. A black history program will be presented 4 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 25. More...
Fair Haven United Methodist Church, located at 1126 N. Herndon Road, will have Ash Wednesday service 7 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 21. The service notes the beginning on the Lenten season, and the public is invited. More...
Welcome Baptist Church will sponsor a 100 Ladies in Red & White 5 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 24. The theme for the gospel happy hour will be "Power of a Woman," and the Rev. Annie Dunn of Popular Spring Baptist Church wil be the speaker. The Rev. More...
County Extension Coordinator As wheat prices continue on the uptrend, we want to make every bushel of wheat we possibly can! Wheat producers are experiencing different growth habits of their wheat this year. More...
Just as soon as we stop and take a breath, it's time to start back again!! We have a ton of things coming up, for all ages so please read all the way through! Cloverleaf These are 5th & 6th grade 4- H'ers. More...
Gary and Molly Scott of Sylvania announce the engagement of their daughter, Mindy, to Travis Tapley, son of Donna Tapley of Millen and Betty Crosby and James Tapley Jr. of Guyton. The wedding is planned for 6 p.m. More...
Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Johnson of Millen announce the engagement of their daughter, Tiffany Carol, to Matthew Curtis Moorman, son of Mr. and Mrs. Ty Moorman of Adrian. The wedding is planned for 6 p.m. March 31, 2007 at Mt. Olivet Baptist Church. More...
The attendance may have been small, but the issues discussed were big at the annual Eggs and Issues legislative breakfast held Saturday, Feb. 17, at the Millen Community House. More...
February is Black History Month and, today, it is infused everywhere from schools to churches to store promotions. The contributions of African Americans are illustrated all over the country. More...
After receiving complaints from Medicare beneficiaries about Medicare Advantage (MA) plans, GeorgiaCares SMP is encouraging Georgians to use caution, make informed healthcare decisions, and use the resources of GeorgiaCares SMP during the open enrol More...
It's the time of year when the flu bug decides to rear its ugly head. It is important to keep yourself as healthy as possible during this season and to protect those around you as well. More...
James Christopher Jeselnik Jr. was recently awarded the rank of Eagle Scout, the highest advancement in scouting. He was presented the Eagle badge as part of a special ceremony Dec. 16, 2006 at the Presbyterian Church in Carrollton. More...
The December meeting of the Millen Woman's Club was held at the lovely home of Mrs. Vivian Davis, which was beautifully decorated for Christmas. Assisting Mrs. Davis as hostesses were Elaine Williams and Emily Williams. More...
It's all about good food, fashion and entertainment come Thursday, March 22. That's when the Town and Country Woman's Club will host their "Girls Night Out" at the Burke County Office Park. More...
Here we go again, and I can't wait - another wedding! Our son Jason presented his girlfriend, Kim Godbee, with an engagement ring for Valentine's Day. More...
Christine Marie Powell of Statesboro and Thomas Blake Lane of Millen were united in marriage Saturday, August 5, 2006, at Pittman Park United Methodist Church. The Rev. Michael Huling performed the 6 o'clock ceremony. More...
Lori Renee Creech became the bride of Scott Lanier Phillips 11 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 13, 2007, at Old St. David's Church in Cheraw, S.C. The Rev. Richard Young of Cheraw, S.C. officiated at the ceremony. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. More...
Mr. Dennis Gregory departed this life Sunday, Feb. 4, 2007. Services were held 1 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 10, at Daniel Grove Baptist Church in Millen. Survivors include his wife, Mrs. More...
Mr. Roosevelt (Buddy) Bennett, 69, of Millen died Tuesday, Feb. 13, 2007. Funeral services were held 11 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 15, at West Millen Baptist Church with the Revs. Steven Adams, Butch Taylor and Bill Barksdale officiating. More...
Haywood Walter Rabitsch, 86, died Friday, Feb. 16, 2007 at Jenkins County Hospital. Funeral services were held 2 p.m. Monday, Feb. 19, at Big Horse Creek Baptist Church. Burial followed in the church cemetery with full military honors. Mr. More...