Megan Lane, daughter of Richard and Tina Lane, has been named the 2007 STAR student at Jenkins County High School (JCHS). She chose as her STAR teacher, Marsha Madray. More...
Due to an inadequacy of federal funding, the health coverage of approximately 312 local children enrolled in PeachCare may be terminated sometime next month. A statewide freeze on enrollment in the program becomes effective March 11. The PeachCare program was established in 1997 when the U.S. More...
of Jenkins County Hospital officials during a visit to the facility Wednesday, Feb. 21. During an informal meeting and tour of the facility, JCH Chief Executive Officer Pete Mills told the congressman that he felt the federal government had "no compassion in what's coming out of Washington" as he ... More...
The Jenkins County Middle School Science Fair was held Feb. 1, at the Jenkins County Ag Center. The sixth and seventh grade GTO students participated in the fair. More...
The many happenings at Syl-View included an educational program on President's Day. Staff and residents wore red, white and blue ribbons in honor of the holiday. The discussion was lively as the residents recalled the presidents they remembered. Mary Bennett provided laughter as she stated that she... More...
I have received several inquiries from people wanting to know where to send cards and letters to Arthur Milton who was wounded in Iraq. His mother tells me that he is still in Germany and that as soon as the information is available she will get it to me. So, just stay tuned, and I will pass it alo... More...
Editor: Over the past several months, the local Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 2776, commanded by Bryon Scogins, has been in the process of getting the necessary funds to erect a suitable monument to honor Jenkins Countians who paid the ultimate price for our freedom in WWI and II, Korea, Vietnam ... More...
Marching to revival Spring Revival services for Millen Baptist Church will be held 7 p.m. Sunday-Wednesday, March 18-21. Dr. John Waters, pastor of First Baptist Church of Statesboro, will be the guest speaker for the week. Gene Burrus and the Millen Baptist Sanctuary Choir will lead the music. ... More...
In Memory of Our Mother Evelyn (Pete) McNeely You were a precious gift from God above, So much beauty, grace and love. You touched our hearts in so many ways, Your smile so bright even on the bad days. You heard God's whisper calling you home, You didn't want to go and leave us alone. You loved u... More...
Georgia Legal Services Program (GLSP) will be in Jenkins County to meet with senior citizens wanting free legal help, on a first-come, first-serve basis 1- 3 p.m. Monday, March 5, at the Jenkins County Senior Center, 998 College Avenue in Millen. If you are a senior citizen 60 years of age or olde... More...
The family of Roosevelt (Buddy) Bennett would like to express our sincere appreciation for all the acts of kindness shown to our family during our loss. Your prayers, food, cards, flowers, visits and other expressions of love were greatly appreciated. More...
Mr. L.C. Williams Jr., 72, died Tuesday, Feb. 20, 2007 at East Georgia Regional Medical Center after an extended illness. Funeral services were 11 a.m. Friday, Feb. 23, at First Baptist Church with Dr. John Waters and the Rev. Bill Brown officiating. More...
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