The Azalea Garden Club, in conjunction with a matching grant from the Garden Clubs of Georgia Community, Improvement initiative, recently purchased the first trash and cigarette butt receptacles for the "A Better Cotton" ABC) project. More...
Jenkins County's unemployment rate continues to rank among the highest in the state. According to data released by the Georgia Department of Labor, the county's 10.0 rate for the month of July earned the third highest rate statewide. More...
Parents of youth found in violation of the City of Millen's recently adopted Curfew Ordinance may be held responsible for their children's conduct. Millen City Council amended the recently adopted ordinance during the Tuesday, Sept. 4, meeting of the group to establish parental responsibility and ... More...
The fourth graders at Jenkins County Elementary School celebrated their second Native American Day Friday, Aug. 31. The Indian Day was part of their social studies curriculum. More...
The Millen News was recently enjoyed by members of Diane Wasden's family during a family reunion held at Buck Mountain in Boone, N.C. Those attending enjoyed a week of touring in nearby towns and picnics at local parks. More...
I contemplated murder this week. The object of my frustration, however, was not a living, breathing organism but a lifeless instrument whose most notable attribute is the ability to inflict excruciating back pain that lingers for days. More...
The coming election-year Legislature is determined to tamper with our taxes. As a result, a constitutional crisis looms in the Capitol over who controls the state's purse strings, revenue sources and the very workings of Georgia government. More...
Community Worship Center, (Millen Church of God,) will hold a yard sale 7:30 a.m. until noon, Saturday, Sept. 15, at 417 Virginia Avenue. The Rev. Jimmy Snow, son of Grand Ole Opry star and Country Music Hall of Fame member Hank Snow, will speak at the church 7 p.m. Friday, Sept. 21. More...
Dieteman Benefit WECW and FCW Wrestling will present "In Loving Memory of Danielle" 7 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 15, at the Jenkins County High School gymnasium. Tickets are $7, and all proceeds will benefit the Dieteman family. Donations will also be accepted. More...
Thank You to Crowe-Fields Funeral Home Our family would like to thank you for the way everything was done during our time of loss. You showed so much love and care that it touched us in a special way. May God bless you all. More...
This year has not been a real problematic year for mosquito problems. However, many homeowners live in areas that are wet, or stay wet for a prolonged period of time. I was visiting a friend this past weekend in a neighboring town whose property contained a drainage ditch in the backyard. As we we... More...
Lewis Veazy Johnson Jr., 63, of Twin City died Thursday, Sept. 6, 2007 at Emanuel Medical Center after a brief illness. His funeral was 2 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 8, at Twin City United Methodist Church with the Revs. Randall Smith and Richard Turner officiating. More...
Judith Thibaut Stewart begins the day on her patio with a cup of coffee and an English muffin. When she counsels her clients by phone, the sound of an outdoor fountain trickles in the background, not buzzing phone lines or the chatter of co-workers. And after dinner under the cabana, she and her h... More...
Mr. and Mrs. Wade Lamar O'Neal of Vidalia, Ga. are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Anglia Ann, to Jake Everett Dailey, son of Nancy Dailey and the late Danny Dailey of Millen, Ga. The wedding is planned for 6 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 8, 2007 at First United Methodist Church in Vi... More...
We had a great time at Dr. Novotny's recent presentation, and we're looking forward to more of the same on Tuesday, Sept. 25, at 7 p.m., when Dr. Mary Hadley and Charles Martin come to the Jenkins County Memorial Library! More...
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