Two Jenkins County High School students are recipients of a $38,700 Army Reserve Scholarship. The presentation was made during the school's annual Honors Night held May 15. From left, are recipient Justin Martin, presenter Sgt. Plaza and recipient Martez Wadley. (Staff photo by Deborah Bennett) More...
The debate is over. The Jenkins County Commissioners will enter into a contract with the Jenkins County Hospital Authority (JCHA) pledging to contribute $350,000 annually to the facility for a 30-year period. The contract will fulfill a requirement of a $2.9 million USDA loan secured by JCHA for ... More...
The closing of the local Jockey International plant and subsequent mass layoff has attracted the attention of Georgia Public Television (GPTV). More...
The St. Jude Math-a-Thon event, coordinated by Erika Van Buren, was held at the Jenkins County Elementary School during the month of April. During this time, participating students throughout the school were encouraged to find sponsors. More...
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) designated 152 Georgia counties primary natural disaster areas because of record setting cold temperatures and freezing conditions that occurred from April 6 through April 9. Jenkins County was among those counties. More...
School is out! Teachers and students are celebrating. Parents, however, are probably already wondering what to do with their kids for the summer. They can't wait to get out of school but are bored within five minutes of doing so! More...
Dear Editor: To all the school bus drivers of Jenkins County: we have reached the end of another school term. Being a bus driver for 16 years, I would like to commend you on your willingness to assist your fellow driver in distress. You came to Coach Ford's aid when he so desperately needed help... More...
Parker Grove Parker Grove Missionary Baptist Church, Rocky Ford, will celebrate its 97th church anniversary 10 a.m. Sunday, June 10. The Rev. Levon Alston is interim pastor. The Rev. Thomas Norman III, pastor, and members of the Horse Creek United Methodist Church, Sylvania, will be guests. More...
It's hard to believe its been a year, Since we've seen your face, And even though we miss you, You're in a better place. Not a day goes by that we don't think, And remember you with a smile. We know that you're in Heaven, And we'll join you in a while. For now we have your pictures, And memories ... More...
CPR training The Center for New Beginnings will host CPR training Wednesday, June 27, at First Baptist Church in Waynesboro. The halfday training will begin at 9 a.m. The cost is free unless you need a Red Cross CPR card, in which case there is a $5 processing fee. Jodi Hudgins, RN, MSN, from H... More...
Thank You On behalf of Michael Bolton, we owe a debt of gratitude to all the fine folks that helped Michael on the field at the recreation department on Saturday, May 12. Because they did not give up on my brother, Michael is still with us today. More...
Mr. Jimmie Daniel Farrow, 87, died Saturday, May 12, 2007 at his residence after an extended illness. Graveside services were held Monday, May 14, at Rosemary Baptist Church Cemetery. Mr. Farrow was born in Emanuel County but lived most of his life in Jenkins County. He was a U.S. Army veteran o... More...
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