Many have been known to say that teaching is a thankless profession. There are, however, exceptions to every rule. Jenkins County resident Thomas G. Harris was recently honored by two of his former students. Mr. More...
Members of the Jenkins County Hospital Authority (JCHA) met with the Jenkins County Commissioners Tuesday, April 17, to present their case for a new emergency room at the facility. More...
Four Jenkins County residents are facing a variety of drug charges in Bulloch County. Kendall Cooper, 21, Tommy Williams, 21, and Pierre Coney, 24, were arrested by Statesboro Police Department officers Friday, April 13, and charged with trafficking cocaine, possession of cocaine with intent to di... More...
The Jenkins County High School varsity baseball team suffered two losses last week. Tuesday, April 17, the Eagles fell 12-2 to Calvary Baptist. Leading hitters were Spencer Clark, 2-2; Boyd Sasser ,2-3; Caleb Chance, 1-2; and Zac Clark and Justin Lanier 1-3. Losing pitcher was Avery McAlpine. Boy... More...
Local runner and cyclist Jim Hite, along with over 300 athletes from the Southeast and across the country, fought brutal weather conditions to finish third in the 70-74 age group at Powerman Alabama Sunday, April 15. The event, which consisted of an 8-kilometer run (5 miles), 55- kilometer bike (3... More...
The family of Arthur Milton who was wounded in Iraq has asked me to relay the information that he is no longer in Germany, but back in the United States. So, please do not send anymore cards or letters to the address previously published. When his new address becomes available, I will get it to you... More...
Recent developments during efforts of the Jenkins County Hospital Authority (JCHA) to secure funding for a new emergency room (ER) at Jenkins County Hospital (JCH) highlights the need for local governments and other organizations to work together for the betterment of this community. It is called "... More...
Dickey Grove Missionary Baptist Church Dickey Grove Missionary Baptist Church in Screven County will celebrate its pastors anniversary 2 p.m. Sunday, April 29. The Rev. Phinezy Young of Rosemary and Beaverdam churches will deliver the message. Parker Grove Baptist Church Parker Grove Baptis... More...
Spring Fling Bulloch Academy will have its Spring Fling for prospective students and families 11 a.m.-1 p.m., Saturday, May 5, on the school's campus. Food, fun and displays of instruction will be in each classroom. The public is invited. For more information, contact Rahn Hutcheson at 912-76... More...
Dr. and Mrs. Robert Bottoms of Greencastle, Ind. announce the engagement of their daughter, Leslie Bottoms of Athens, to Dr. Felton Dean Dailey II of Athens, son of Mr. and Mrs. Felton Dean Dailey of Millen. The wedding is planned for Saturday, June 2, at Emmanuel Episcopal Church in Athens. A rec... More...
County Extension Coordinator This past Saturday was the Southeast District 4-H Project S.A.F.E. (Shooting, Awareness, Fun, and Education) Shotgun competition at Hanging Rocks Plantation. Eleven counties sent 248 shooters to qualify for the state Project S.A.F.E. match on May 12. More...
Getting in better shape usually isn't any fun, typically involving some form of sacrifice as we sweat to lose pounds or eat foods that just don't taste very good. Instead of making promises to drastically change your diet only to break them a few days later, you can follow the advice of many docto... More...
Bob and Lisa Dailey of Millen announce the birth of their daughter, Laura Gayle, born Friday, March 30. She weighed 6 pounds, 14 ounces. She was welcomed home by her sister, Callie. More...
The just-adjourned, wackiest legislative session in recent history ought to inspire two accomplished Georgians - Sen. Johnny Isakson and Professor Michael Braz. Some of Sen. Isakson's friends have been encouraging him to quit Washington and return home to run for governor. The 2007 Legislature de... More...
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Dr. R. Hunter Rackley, Sr. died April 18