The Jenkins County Courthouse lawn was the scene Saturday for the annual Fair-on-the-Square, sponsored by Millen Better Hometown. See additional photos on page 11. Scenes from the Fair-on-the-Square and parade are shown. More...
Millen City Council recently approved the development of a Department of Public Safety that would merge the Millen Police Department and Millen Fire Department. During the Tuesday, Oct. 2, meeting of the group it was noted that employment of a Public Safety Director would be done "in-house. More...
The purchase of a new ambulance was tabled by the Jenkins County Commissioners during the group's Friday, Oct. 5, meeting due to the absence of two board members. Commissioner Domingo Green presided over the meeting and explained that Commissioner James Henry was absent due to the illness of a fam... More...
Jenkins County High School was recently notified that the National Achievement Scholarship Program recognized two seniors nationally. Dee Dee Davis and Keeley Sapp participated in the PSAT last year and scored in the top 5 percent of more than 140,000 black Americans who tested nationwide. More...
Postmarked 1956, it peeked from beneath the cover of my mama's Bible, capturing my attention and enticing me to explore further. I released it from its hiding place and immediately recognized the handwriting on the envelope as that of my granddaddy, George Rabitsch, who passed away in 1985. More...
We were sitting in the family room shortly after 1 p.m. Friday, eating sandwiches and laughing about something or other. Then my wife's heart stopped beating. She fell from her chair. My dear, wonderful Renate, who has stood by my side for more than 50 years, lay on the floor quivering, her eyes ... More...
Community Worship Center, 417 Virginia Ave., will celebrate Homecoming 10:45 a.m. Sunday, Oct. 21. The legendary Ronny Hinson will sing and speak during the service. Hinson is best known as the writer of "The Light- house." He has traveled 40 years, singing and preaching the Gospel. He is a sou... More...
Prayer Meeting for Jobs to be held Oct. 21 A countywide "Prayer Meeting for Jobs" is being planned for 3 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 21, at the Olde Pal Civic Center Theater on Cotton Avenue. Watch The Millen News in coming weeks for additional details. More...
In times like these, when hearts are burdened with grief, it is so very heart-warming for friends to show concern and care. We appreciate your visits, cards and calling during the passing of our loved one, Willie J. Chance III. More...
Jenkins County has been very fortunate the past two or three weeks in receiving rainfall. I say this in response to hearing reports from people in the surrounding counties. Several farms received anywhere from 1.5-3.0 inches in our county, while some farms in Burke County received only .2-.3 inche... More...
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One injured in Hwy. 23, West Old Savannah Road accident