That first day of school can be both exciting and frightening for young children and their parents, so proper preparation can go a long way in making the transition a smooth one. More...

Ogeechee Behavioral Health Services has a new administrator. Victoria Toy Richbourg of Sylvania has been named the new executive director. More...

"Deadlines" is a dreaded but necessary word in the newspaper business. So, once again, I would like to remind everyone of our deadlines for submitting items to the newspaper. The "only" news items we take on Mondays are obituaries, church news and datebook items, and these must be in our hands by... More...

Dear Editor, What do you think? Millen is a nice, quiet town with lots of nice people living here - mostly senior citizens, and lots of children, also. Do we think of their safety? Do we have furious things lurking in the background? Maybe pit bulldogs; maybe near where our little children are... More...

Green Fork Baptist Church Green Fork Baptist Church will hold their Homecoming service 10:30 a.m. Sunday, Aug. 5. A covered dish luncheon will follow the service. There will not be an evening service. Special music will be provided by the Green Fork Baptist Church choir, Stephanie Williams Ad... More...

Your Mother is Always with You She's the whisper of the leaves as you walk down the street. She's the smell of certain foods you remember, flowers you pick and perfume that she wore. She's the cool hand on your brow when you're not feeling well. She's your breath in the air on a cold winter's d... More...

Jenkins County schools to hold Open House and registration All Jenkins County Schools will open their doors to students, parents and the community 1-3 p.m. Friday, Aug. 3. A Freshman Academy orientation for those students entering the ninth grade will be held 9 a.m. until noon Friday, Aug.... More...

Thank You The family of Mrs. Jennie Marion Mosley extends a warm, gracious "thank you" to the Millen community for the outpouring of love and support shown during the illness and loss of their loving mother. Your prayers and thoughts will be of great comfort during the days and weeks ahead. More...

Mrs. Willie Mae Lewis Maltby, LPN, 83, of Florence, Miss. passed away Saturday, July 28, 2007 at River Oaks Hospital in Flowood, Miss. Her funeral was held 2 p.m. Monday, July 30, in the funeral chapel of Chancellor Funeral Home in Florence. More...

Ryan D. Hays and Latrell Saxon Hays of Augusta announce the birth of their son, Luke Grayson Hays, born April 9, 2007 at University Hospital in Augusta. Grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Richard E. Saxon of Perkins and Mr. and Mrs. Sammy D. Hays of Rossville. More...

Mr. and Mrs. Max D. McLaughlin II announce the engagement of their daughter, Alexis C. McLaughlin, to M.J. McClain, son of Robin L. McClain and Marty J. McClain, both of Millen. The wedding will take place at West Millen Baptist Church 2:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 1, 2007, with the reception to foll... More...