The frigid temperatures of Easter weekend took their toll on crops throughout Jenkins County with most suffering severe damage. Young corn plants were left limp and yellow in the fields with budding pecan and peach crops withering on their tree limbs. More...
Six persons have been charged in connection with the recent burglary of a Jenkins County home. Larry Jackson and Lawandez Williams have each been charged with burglary, criminal trespass and possession of a fire- arm during the commission of a crime. More...
Heavy thunderstorms and damaging wind created havoc across Jenkins County Saturday and Sunday. This feed house located on the property of Randall Gay at 300 Johnson- Gay Road, Garfield was damaged during a storm early Sunday morning. The roof and side shed of the building were blown into a nearby fi... More...
The Jenkins County High School varsity Eagles baseball team continued to play well this past week despite four losses on the diamond. "It's been a tough week losing three region games by a total of fours runs. The guys are really coming together and playing some good baseball. More...
The 102 pairs of shoes, symbolic reminders of the 102 substantiated cases of child abuse in Jenkins County in 2006, were displayed on the steps of the Millen United Methodist Church April 1. More...
The past few days have been great kite-flying weather with the winds cranking up to 20-35 miles per hour. Unfortunately, winds of that magnitude also play havoc with electric lines and tree limbs. More...
Editor: I would like to take this opportunity to send a heartfelt thanks to the staff of Jenkins County Hospital for their wonderful treatment during my recent stay there. I have been an in-patient at MCG in Augusta, St. More...
Bark Camp Church Back Camp Church Association Inc. will hold its fourth annual meeting 11 a.m. Saturday, April 21. The program will include a business meeting, congregation singing and special song. Brooks Coleman will be guest speaker. The cookbook committee asks those who attend to bring thei... More...
Southern Memorial Day The Emanuel Rangers Chapter of the United Daughters of the Confederacy will observe Confederate Memorial Day with a special program 3 p.m. Saturday, April 21, in the George L. Smith Room of the Franklin Memorial Library in Swainsboro. More...
Nicholas Howell and Jasmia Reynolds announce their upcoming wedding, planned for 4 p.m. Saturday, April 21, 2007. The ceremony will be held at Greater New Jerusalem, located at 250 Booker Ave., Millen. A reception will follow at the Ag Building. The bride-elect is the daughter of Charles and Adel... More...
Thank You The Myers family would like to thank all their many family and friends with sincere gratitude and appreciation for the many acts of kindness they have shown during our time of bereavement. May God forever smile on each of you. More...
County Extension Coordinator This past Monday was a lot quieter than last. The phone was not ringing off the hook about freeze damage to crops and gardens. I hope that Mother Nature will never give us the opportunity to witness such devastation again! More...
Mrs. Willie Mae Myers of Millen entered rest Monday, March 26, 2007 at her home. Funeral services were held 2 p.m. Saturday, March 31, at Mt. Carmel Baptist Church with the Rev. Jerome Herrington officiating. Burial followed in the church cemetery. More...
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