Cavalier Home Builders, Inc. announced last week that approximately 124 employees of the facility, a mobile home manufacturer, would lose their jobs due to "work force reduction. More...
JCHS graduate becomes master puppeteer, founds American Kasper Theatre
By Deborah Bennett Millen News Editor
Many graduates of Jenkins County High School (JCHS) have gone on to establish successful careers for themselves as doctors, lawyers, educators, athletes and other professionals. Only one, however, has traveled to Germany to master the art of puppetry. More...
Four candidates qualified last week for the three positions to be elected in the City of Millen Municipal General Election to be held Tuesday, Nov. 6. For Mayor, incumbent King Rocker is opposed by Bobby Anthony, a former city council member. More...
Above, from left, Buddy Saxon, local Bi-Lo store manager, presents a "Boostersplus" check to Patricia Hall and Nicole Moulton, Jenkins County Middle School principal. More...
The Jenkins County Board of Education is the recipient of a $66,300 driver's education grant from the Georgia Driver Education Commission Grant Program. More...
"Chatter" is non-existent this week. We have been "short-handed" in the office for a few days, and I am not sure that I remember my own name at this moment. So stay tuned next week to see if I recover my sanity! More...
The announcement this week that the local plant of Cavalier Home Builders, Inc. intends to terminate 124 jobs is distressing news for Millen and Jenkins County. When combined with the previous job losses from the closure of the local Jockey International plant, approximately 1/3 of the county's in... More...
New Light Baptist Church will celebrate their 81st Church Anniversary Sunday, Sept. 16. Sunday School will begin at 10:30 a.m. and worship service will begin at 11:30 a.m. Everyone is invited. More...
The Millen Make-A-Difference Lunch Release Program for middle and high school students will begin Thursday, Sept. 6. Students interested in participating in the Bible-based program must have a signed permission slip from their parents or guardians on file in the school office. More...
We would like to thank everyone for the visits, calls, cards, food, flowers, thoughts and prayers during our loss. Your many acts of kindness will always be remembered. Thank you for thinking of us during this difficult time. More...
The U.S. Department of Agriculture's (USDA) National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) will be conducting what has become known as the Crops/ Stocks Survey during the first two weeks of September. More...
Bobby A. Worley, age 64, of Winder went to be with the Lord Aug. 30, 2007. Graveside services were held 11 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 1, in the Millen City Cemetery. He was a member of Bethlehem First Baptist of Bethlehem. He was a retired Baptist preacher and pastored churches in Millen, Sandersville... More...
Mike and Daphne Wiggins announce the birth of their twins, Tanner Adison and Avery Faith, on July 20, 2007 at East Georgia Regional Medical Center in Statesboro. Son Tanner weighed 5 pounds, 9 ounces and was 20 inches long. Daughter Avery weighed 5 pounds, 13 ounces and was also 20 inches long. More...
Mr. and Mrs. Richard Douglas Quick of Waynesboro announce the engagement of their daughter, Jennifer Kaye, to Patrick Brandon Oglesby, son of Mr. and Mrs. William Chandler Oglesby Jr. of Sardis. The wedding is planned for 6 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 27, 2007 at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Al Perkins in Wa... More...
Here are a couple of health tips you may wish to consider. Whenever you shake hands with a Bible-thumbing, family-values politician, wash your hands. It doesn't matter whether it's a Republican or a Democrat, a Clinton or a Gingrich, you should carry a bottle of strong liquid soap and clean your ... More...
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