Promoting economic development in Jenkins County has been a long time topic of discussion throughout the community, both by elected officials and private citizens. Some helpful "hints" on the subject were presented to members of the Jenkins County Commissioners, Millen City Council and Jenkins Coun... More...
A review of the county's budget as of Dec. 31, 2006 revealed that department heads are functioning within their budgetary guidelines. Scrutiny of county finances came during the Tuesday, Jan. 16, meeting of the Jenkins County Commissioners. More...
The official Relay For Life (RFL) season is set to begin this week in Jenkins County. The RFLCommittee will start off the season by hosting a Kick-off Rally and Chili Cook Off 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 25, in the Planters Electric Membership meeting room. More...
Numerous awards were presented to local school athletes during the annual Fall Athletic Banquet sponsored by the Jenkins County Athletic Boosters Club. Football defensive backs recognized, are, from left, first row: Boyd Sasser, Denzel Howard, Vincent Bynes and Dominique Young; and second row: Coach... More...
We have a wind chime on our back porch that makes beautiful "music" when the wind is blowing. Many times I have been struck by the thought that without the wind, I could not enjoy the wind chime. Amid the rush and noise of the howling wind, there is also a beautiful melody playing. I just have to t... More...
It's been seven long, lonely years without you son. It's been especially hard this year without your Ma Ma, Grandma and Pa Pa. You would be proud of your sister, niece and nephew. Lauren will soon be 11 and Hayden will be 9. More...
As everyone knows, the Midville Experiment Station has been in the headlines the last year. The UGA College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences (CAES) proposed selling the existing property. However, a decision has not been made concerning the fate of the station. CAES Dean Scott Angle will ... More...
Mrs. Eloise Becton Mobley Cates, 85, of Millen entered into rest Tuesday, Jan. 16, 2007. Funeral services were held 11 a.m. Friday, Jan. 19, at Dry Branch Baptist Church with burial following in the church cemetery. Mrs. Cates was the wife of the late Julian Cates. Her three sons, Wayne, Marvin ... More...
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