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June 20, 2007
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The closing of the local Jockey International plant has earned Jenkins County the unwanted distinction of having the second highest unemployment rate in the state, 8.4 percent, for the month of April 2007. Only Taliaferro County ranks higher with a rate of 9.7 percent. More...

A rare infestation of water fern turned this pond on property of Sonny Oglesby, West Old Savannah Road, into a carpet of red grass over a period of two weeks. More...

The City of Millen recently signed an agreement with the C.S.R.A. Regional Development Center authorizing the agency to begin preparation of a third Transportation Enhancement (TE) grant application. The Georgia Department of Transportation awarded the city a $500,000 TE grant in 2004 for the pur... More...

Jenkins County High School cheerleaders held Kiddie Cheer Camp last week. There were 136 girls that participated this year. More...
No leads have surfaced in the disappearance of Gregory Joyner, 28, of Millen. Family members said they have not seen or heard from Joyner since May 31 and are seeking the public's assistance in locating him. More...
Mark your calendars for July 7. This is the date set for the annual patriotic celebration sponsored by Millen Better Hometown and the Jenkins County Chamber of Commerce. The event always includes a spectacular fireworks display. Make plans now to attend. More...
Much of the television we enjoy at home is due to the fact that we have a VCR! As we are gone most evenings during the week and over most weekends, being able to record programs we enjoy or which look interesting is a marvel of this modern era! More...
Millen U.M.C. to host benefit for Christine Bragg A "Half Rubber Benefit Tournament," sponsored by Millen United Methodist Church, will be held 10 a.m. Saturday, June 23, at the Jenkins County Recreation Department. All proceeds will benefit Christine Bragg. More...
In Memory of our Deceased Classmates Marion S. Childs Debra Diane Redd Sylvia Smith Arthur Robinson George Pierce Waters June Bennett "For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whosoever believes in Him should not perish, More...
Wilson Family Reunion The annual D.T. Wilson Family Reunion will be held Sunday, June 24, at the Jenkins County Senior Citizens Center. A basket lunch will be served at 1 p.m. All relatives and friends are invited. More...
The family of the late Larry Martin would like to extend their gratitude to the community for their prayers, food, cards, flowers and monetary donations during the time of our loss. May God bless you! More...
Many times during the summer I get several calls from homeowners concerned about the fate of their azaleas. Azaleas are beautiful plants in the spring, but to achieve their full potential they must be taken care of. The most common calls concerning azaleas are either iron deficiency or azalea lac... More...
Mr. Donald Elowyn Lambrix Jr. of Waynesboro, beloved husband of Emmy Lindemann Lambrix of 46 years, entered into rest on Tuesday, June 12, 2007 at Burke Medical Center. The funeral mass was held 11 a.m. Friday, June 15, in the chapel of Robertson's Heritage Chapel with Father Lou Lussier officiat... More...
William Phillips Bowers and Brooke Lane Bowers of Millen announce the birth of their daughter, Lane Mahayla Bowers, born Monday, June 4, 2007 at University Hospital in Augusta. Grandparents are Thomas M. Lane and Tammy A. Lane of Millen, Sybil and Lewis Edward Jenkins of Millen, Faye Boykin of Sy... More...

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