A railroad track running adjacent to the present Norfolk Southern Railroad on East Cotton Avenue was unearthed last week in the vacant lot across from Regions Bank. The track was discovered as preparation work began for a Millen Rotary Club project to establish the site as a farmers/flea market... More...
At its first meeting of 2007, Millen City Council tackled the task of appointing a Planning and Zoning Commission. The purpose of the commission will be to hear disputes that may arise over zoning within the City of Millen. After some discussion, council named three persons to serve two-year terms... More...
The celebration of Martin Luther King Jr. Day began locally Sunday, Jan. 7, with a Unity Worship Service at the Nannie E. Williams United Methodist Church. Activities will continue with other events slated throughout the week. The Mr.-Miss Dream Queen Pageant will take place 7 p.m. Thursday, Jan. ... More...
A local senior has been honored for his citizenship by the Daughters of the American Revolution. Jenkins County High School student Bernard Doyle received the Good Citizen Award at a recent meeting of the Edmund Burke Chapter DAR. Doyle was selected for demonstrating qualities of leadership, serv... More...
Special recognition for volunteer work done at home is wonderful; however, when you are singled out for outstanding contributions two counties away and across the nation it is even more impressive. Three members of the Millen Rose Society received such special awards this past year. More...
To all of those who have inquired as to the health of my mother, Martha Robbins, I sincerely thank you for your concern. Mama recently had surgery. The operation went well but the recovery is rough. So, please continue to remember her in your prayers. More...
Dear Editor and folks in Jenkins County: I'm feeling very angry and very sad. When I went for my appointment at Ogeechee Mental Health on Jan. 2, the information of its being closed on Jan. 31, 2007 was posted on the door. Do people not realize how beneficial this service is to Jenkins County?... More...
Bethel A.M.E. Church Bethel A.M.E. Church along with pastor Alma P. Mack will have its first Jenkins County Gospel Fusion Concert 5 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 13, at the Millen Civic Center. The concert will feature The B-3 Mystro, Mac Arthur Haynesworth, St. Philip A.M.E. Church, Savannah and The An... More...
Rec. department registration The Jenkins County Rectreation Department is now holding baseball/softball registration. Parents with children ages 4- 14 may come by the recreation department to signup. You must bring a copy of the child's birth certificate and insurance information, and you wil... More...
Is it springtime or is it still winter? In my opinion, it feels like corn planting weather. The weatherman is predicting a little cooler weather this week, but a return to 80 degrees by the weekend. We will just hope the current wheat crop won't grow too fast. More...
Ervin Delano "Delma" Scott, 72, of Eden, died Friday, Jan. 5, 2007 at Candler Hospital. Graveside services will be 11 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 13, at Greenhill Baptist Church Cemetery with the Rev. Travis Cowart officiating. Mr. Scott was born in Scarboro and was a retired cabinet maker. He was a mem... More...
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