From left, Millen Rotary Club President Don Gay Sr. presents Past-President Wanda Burke a gavel and plaque of appreciation for a very successful year leading the Millen club. More...
The Millen Rotary Club Board of Directors and officers were recently sworn in to office by Assistant Governor Langga Gay to serve for the 2007-2008 year. More...
Chansely Reese, daughter of Hud Reese and Angel Hendrix, is pictured with her daddy as he displays a copy of The Millen News during a trip to Cumberland Island with Chansley's grandparents, Mike and Janice Reese. More...
The playground at Magnolia Springs State Park has new playground equipment. Park officials said the old equipment did not meet new safety standards and was recently replaced. More...
In loving memory of our beloved wife, mother and nanny, Dorothy "Dot" Fries, who departed this life on July 18, 2004. When our tomorrows start without you, we try to understand - that an angel called your name and took you by the hand. More...
Even though the majority of the county has been blessed with rainfall, the memories of the prolonged dry period of last year and this year are still in our minds. More...
The past two weeks have been non stop! The first week of July I took 10 junior 4-H'ers to Camp Fortson in Hampton, GA. The last week Mrs. Elaine and I, along with the wonderful help of volunteer Mr. More...
It's midsummer in Georgia, but you could make it spring again in your vegetable garden. Don't let the summer heat cheat you out of more fresh vegetables. Go for two crops this year. More...
Washington, Kirkland to serve middle, high schools for 2007-08
By Deborah Bennett Millen News Editor
Jenkins County Middle School (JCMS) will see a change in its administrative head, and the interim principal at Jenkins County High School (JCHS) will assume the role of principal for the 2007-2008 school term. More...
The Georgia Department of Human Resources, Division of Public Health, announced this week that the local health department would hold an immunization clinic July 23-27 to allow for compliance with new rules and regulations governing immunizations f More...
I had the pleasure of attending the wedding of Rhonda Gainey and Brian Fields at the Botanical Gardens in Statesboro on Saturday. It was a beautiful setting and a beautiful ceremony. More...
Georgia government ranks low on just about every list of providing services to its citizens. Schools are subpar. Transportation is a nightmare. State law enforcement is underpaid and overworked. More...
Deep Creek Free Will Baptist Church Deep Creek Free Will Baptist Church will hold Homecoming 11 a.m. Sunday, July 22. The Rev. Leroy Lowery will be the guest speaker. Rev. Lowery was the pastor of Deep Creek from 1976 through 1988. More...
Midville United Methodist Church's John Mulling Youth Group is "upside down" with excitement as they make plans to begin a series of events featuring the "Inside Out Praise and Worship Team" from Oakey Grove Baptist Church. More...
The Jenkins County Lady Eagles softball tryouts will be held at the Jenkins County Recreation Department. The ninth through twelfth grade girls' tryouts will be held 4 p.m. Monday, July 30, through Friday, Aug. More...
Judson Shepherd Lake Sr., 86, of Chattanooga, Tenn. died Saturday, June 23, 2007 in a hospital. His funeral was held 1 p.m. Monday, June 25, in the Heritage Funeral Home chapel with Revs. Lawrence Clark and Mark Flynn officiating. More...
Mrs. Cynthia (Cindy) Alligood Taylor of Millen, 43, entered into rest Thursday, July 12, 2007 at Medical College of Georgia Hospital. Graveside services were held 11 a.m. Saturday, July 14, at the Millen Cemetery with the Rev. More...
Mr. Bob Jordan of Atlanta and Ms. Robin Johnson of Augusta announce the engagement of their daughter, Anna Marie Jordan, to Andrew Jason Clifton, son of Mr. and Mrs. Dudley Clifton of Millen. The bride-elect is the granddaughter of Ms. More...
Kenny Clarke and Pam Herrington of Millen and Marie Lank of Statesboro announce the engagement of their daughter, Tami Christine Clarke, to Craig Allen Brackin, son of Harold and Joy Brackin of Millen. The wedding is planned for 6 p.m. More...