Winners in the Harvest of Fun costume contest for ages 0-4 years are, from left, Zoey Oglesby, Raggedy Ann, 3rd place; Anquinette Allen, Cow, 1st place; and Jackson Lanier, Alfalfa, 2nd place. (Staff photos by Deborah Bennett) More...
The first of three public hearings on the property tax increase proposed by the Jenkins County Board of Education (BOE) was held 11:30 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 1, with a large crowd in attendance at the BOE central office. More...
The Millen Merchants are planning a Business Christmas Tour for 6-8 p.m. Friday, Nov. 16. During this time, participating merchants will be conducting special sales and other activities to usher in the holiday season. More...
Before heading to Columbus Nov. 9 for their State Cheerleading Competition, the Jenkins County High School cheerleaders will host a community wide performance. The performance will be held 7 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 8, in the JCHS gymnasium. More...
Millen wins over London! This is just one of the highlights of the 11th Annual Cross Country 4.8-mile run scheduled for Saturday, Nov. 10, at Magnolia Springs State Park. Dr. More...
Georgia Gov. Sonny Purdue has issued a proclamation calling on all state residents to remember and honor those who were involved in their education from kindergarten through college. More...
Two articles submitted for the newspaper this week caught my attention. Both detail voluntary prayer opportunities at Jenkins County High School. One meets in the school cafeteria before school. More...
Dear Editor: I just wanted to take a minute to say thanks to a group of folks that often go unrecognized and unappreciated. That would be the men and women of Planters EMC. More...
Community Worship Center Revival Community Worship Center, 417 Virginia Ave., will present the Rev. Jimmy Snow in revival. Rev. Snow is the son of Grand Ole Opry star Hank Snow. Service are 6 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 11, and 7 p.m. Monday, Nov. More...
Mrs. Karen Ray, 48, of Perkins passed away Friday, Nov. 2, 2007. Memorial graveside services were held 2 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 6, at the Magnolia Cemetery in Perkins. Mrs. Ray was a native of Fulton County, a homemaker and a Baptist. More...
Mrs. Ruby Oxford Lutes, 87, of Millen passed away Saturday, Nov. 3. Funeral services were held 2 p.m. Monday, Nov. 5, at West Millen Baptist Church with the Revs. Ray Freeman and Steve Adams officiating. Burial was in the Millen Cemetery. More...
Jerry Wayne Finch, 55, died Sunday, Nov. 4, 2007 at his residence in Wrightsville. Funeral services were held 2 p.m. Wednesday, (today) at Crowe- Fields Funeral Home, Millen, with burial to follow at Lewis Church Cemetery. Mr. More...
Local citizens should not assume that nothing is being done to recruit industry for Millen and Jenkins County just because they cannot see immediate results. More...
Unofficial results for the City of Millen Municipal Election held Tuesday indicate that Mayor King Rocker was successful in his bid for re-election. Rocker polled 581votes with challenger Bobby Anthony, a former city councilman, polling 332 votes. More...
Jenkins County voters will have the opportunity in February to decide whether or not the present one-cent Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax (SPLOST) should be re-imposed for an additional six years. During a called meeting Oct. More...
Jenkins County 4-H'ers and others participating in a Jenkins County Courthouse beautification project are, from left, Justin Lanier; Elaine Lanier, 4-H program assistant; Callie Dailey, Richard Pylant, RC Landscaping Services; Seth Benson, Millen Ros More...
The City of Millen held a public hearing Thursday, Nov. 1, for the purpose of discussing a $500,000 Community Development Block Grant recently received. More...
The first of three public hearings held by the Jenkins County Commissioners for the purpose of discussing its 2007-2008 budget and proposed millage rate drew a sparse crowd to the courtroom of the Jenkins County Courthouse Thursday, Nov. 1. More...
Experts say Hillary Clinton seems a shoo-in to win the Democratic presidential nomination. A shoo-in? We'll see. Take a look at the hurdles she must jump. More...
Have you ever turned the faucet on only to have the drinking water smell like rotten eggs? Unfortunately, this can be a common occurrence when it comes to rural wells. Bacteria cause the smell, but don't be alarmed. More...
Baking together as a family when I was growing up is a cherished holiday memory. My brother, sister and I would make Spritz cookies to give away as gifts- and as I recall we made quite a mess too! More...
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