Georgia Southern University has named several local students to the president's list and dean's list for the spring of 2007. To be named to the president's list, a student must have achieved a perfect 4.0 grade point average while taking a minimum of 12 credit hours for the ... More...

A large crowd attended the annual Health Fair, sponsored by Jenkins County Hospital, Thursday, May 10. This photo shows activities on the lawn of the facility. Many other activities took place inside the hospital with numerous organizations participating. More...

The annual Relay for Life gets underway 7 p.m. Friday at the Jenkins County Recreation Department complex. This is always a fun event with numerous activities taking place for the whole family to enjoy. There is always lots of good food also. So, plan to attend and support th... More...

Dear Editor, Just a comment: It sure seems like a waste of water and tax payers' money to water the court house lawn every day. As George Kirkland used to say: "To each his own, said the old woman as she kissed the cow. More...

Ogeechee Freewill Baptist Church Ogeechee Freewill Baptist Church will celebrate its Homecoming 11 a.m. Sunday, May 20. The Rev. William (Buddy) Morris, pastor of Swainsboro Freewill Baptist and owner of the Christian bookstore in Statesboro, will deliver the message. More...

In Loving Memory Of Our Father Lonnie Suggs Sr. "Junior" 2-6-1937 - 5-13-06 Daddy, You were taken from us in this life a year ago. But you live in our hearts and soul. God has taken you home, and it feels as if we were left alone. I look for you to walk in the door ... More...

Head Start CSRA EOA, Inc. Head Start will be accepting applications for children who will be 3 years old by Sept. 1, and 4 years old by Dec. 31. Head Start is a comprehensive child development program that provides quality services for the whole family. More...

Thank You We would like to thank everyone for your prayers and concern following Sara's recent surgery. God bless each of you. Sara and Lynford Cook The family of Mrs. Idell Taylor would like to thank everyone for their kindness, food, flowers and being there for us duri... More...

Almost on a daily basis, I get several problem solving calls dealing with landscape problems. I get calls ranging from grass dying, roses not budding correctly, trees wilting, and shrubbery having dead spots. Some of these problems are easy to solve, but unfortunately, some ... More...

Mr. James Craig Jackson Jr., 23, died Thursday, May 10, 2007, at Emory University Hospital in Atlanta after an extended illness. Services were held 2 p.m. Monday, May 14, at West Millen Baptist Church with the Revs. Brad Boyton and Butch Taylor officiating. More...