The Jenkins County Recreation Department All Star Mite Girls placed fifth in the state tournament held in Madison July 12-14. The team advanced to the state competition after capturing first place on the Sub-district level and second place in the District I play-offs. More...
A $4.6 million budget was approved by the Jenkins County Commissioners during the Tuesday, July 17, meeting of the group with no anticipated tax increase. The millage rate will be set at a later date. More...
All Jenkins County Schools will open their doors to students, parents and the community 1-3 p.m. Friday, Aug. 3. Parents are encouraged to attend, as this is an opportunity for them and their children to meet their children's teachers for the 2007-08 school year. More...
Winners of the Jenkins County Memorial Library Summer Reading Program are, from left, first row: Larry Young, Arianna Hernandez, Landon Archer, Blake Johnson, Kade Johnson, Trilan Dudley and Taylor Hearn; and second row: Audrey Roberson, More...
This marble ornament depicting the Jenkins County Courthouse is available at the Jenkins County Chamber of Commerce and Edenfield Feed and Seed for a cost of $16, which includes a display stand. More...
It is hard to believe that school will be starting back in two weeks. It seems like everyone just got out for the summer. Of course, the summer vacation for students and teachers is a lot shorter now than when I was in school. More...
The Jenkins County Commissioners have worked diligently over the past several years to reduce the county's long-term debt and to operate within the finances available to the county. Their efforts have been successful. More...
Dear Editor: The patriotic celebration Saturday, July 7, was a great event. Though rain threatened, the Millen/Jenkins County community came out in record numbers to visit, eat, listen to the music and see the spectacular fireworks show. More...
Community Youth Sunday will be held 11:30 a.m. Sunday, July 29, at Morrison Grove Baptist Church. The public is invited The guest speaker for the occasion will be Ottis Lemons Jr., financial sales representative for R-G Crown Bank of Martinez. More...
Lady Eagles Softball Tryouts The Jenkins County Lady Eagles softball tryouts will be held at the Jenkins County Recreation Department. The ninth through twelfth grade girls' tryouts will be held 4 p.m. Monday, July 30, through Friday, Aug. 3; and the C-team seventh and eighth grade girls' tryouts... More...
The Jenkins County Recreation Department Mite Girls team, coaches, parents and families thank those whose kindness and generosity made it possible for us to have a wonderful trip to the state tournament in Madison: Davis Feed and Seed, Brown's Office and Terry's T's, all of Sylvania, Delta Termite... More...
NACAA I was out of the office last week to attend the National Association of County Agricultural Agents meeting in Grand Rapids, Michigan. I have to admit, Grand Rapids has us beat on weather. In the middle of the day the highs only reached the high seventies. However, it may be nice now, but t... More...
Emory Dewey Newton, 87, died peacefully at home on Monday, July 23, 2007. His funeral will be held 11 a.m., Wednesday, July 25, at Elam Baptist Church with the Revs. Maurice Crowder and Kevin Fanner officiating. More...
Mr. James Bramblett and Ms. Donna Bramblett of Millen announce the engagement of their daughter, Jessica Frances Bramblett, to Christopher Darrel Clifton, son of Mr. and Mrs. Darrel Clifton of Millen. More...
In searching for a topic, I often come across ideas that call for a lot of thought and even interpretation. Research into them often adds to their complexity and evokes emotions which are affected by many differing points of view. Other times, I come across items that bring about a response that c... More...
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