The Jenkins County Industrial Development Authority held its regular monthly meeting Monday, Nov. 26, at the Jenkins County Chamber of Commerce office with the primary focus of the meeting being the recruitment of additional industry for the county. More...
A Jenkins County woman was killed and six others injured in a 2-vehicle accident that occurred Thanksgiving Day, Nov. 22, at the intersection of Ga. Hwy. 21 and Perkins Road. More...
The Christmas season will officially get underway locally with the annual Christmas in Millen celebration 6-8 p.m. Friday, Dec. 7, on Cotton Avenue. The event is sponsored by the Millen/Jenkins County Chamber of Commerce and Millen Better Hometown. More...
Now that the Thanksgiving rush is over, it's time to start with Christmas plans! We have several things going on right now and it can get sort of confusing, so here is the breakdown of events: Canned food drive: The 5thgrade homeroom classes are in competition to see who can collect the most can... More...
Rotary Governor Dick Hyer was the guest speaker at the Wednesday, Nov. 14, meeting of the Millen Rotary Club. Hyer updated the club on things happening with Rotary around the world and at home. More...
I had the privilege last week of talking with two of "American's finest" - Pvt. 1st Class Adam Lanier of Millen and his friend, Pvt. Caln Stewart of Gillsburg, Mississippi. Both young men are serving in the U.S. Marines, and are soon to be stationed at the "8th & I" Marine Corp Barracks in Washin... More...
Dear Editor: I read with interest last week of a proposal to dam up Buckhead Creek. Most folks don't realize that this has already been done in years past. In fact, Jenkins County had its own version of the Augusta Canal, possibly as early as 1820. More...
Sure Word Baptist Church Mini-Revival The Sure Word Baptist Church family invites everyone to their upcoming mini-revival. The services will be held 7 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 1; and 10 a.m., 11 a.m. and 6 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 2. The Rev. Matthew Morgan will be the guest preacher. More...
Nine years have passed, Yet it seems like yesterday, When you closed your eyes, And slowly slipped away. We miss you so much, And wonder if you know, That time could never erase, How much we love you so. More...
Women on Mission Christmas Bazaar Women on Mission of Oak Hill Baptist Church will sponsor a Christmas Bazaar 10 a.m. until 3 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 1. Santa will be there to visit with the children, and he will have his helper to take pictures. There will be a variety of items available includin... More...
Miss Catherine Abbott Hargrove became the bride of Danny Leroy Lewis Jr. 4 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 22, 2007, during a private ceremony at the home of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. David Hargrove of Waynesboro. The bride's uncle Dr. Gary L. Abbott officiated at the ceremony. More...
Well, Thanksgiving is over and I have gained five more pounds from all of the food I ate over the holiday! It seems as though the holidays come around a lot quicker than they used to. Lorene, our secretary, says "the older you get, the faster the years fly by." After thinking about her statement,... More...
Jerry Eugene Ward, 68, passed away Thursday, Nov. 22, 2007 at Emory University Hospital in Atlanta. His funeral was held 4 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 25, in the Mayes Ward-Dobbins Funeral Home Chapel in Marietta. Burial was in Kennesaw Memorial Park. More...
Minutes to Sweet Holiday Treats Baking together as a family when I was growing up is a cherished holiday memory. My brother, sister and I would make Spritz cookies to give away as gifts- and as I recall we made quite a mess too! Today, this sweet holiday tradition is something my family antici... More...
Lance and Adrianne Griffith proudly announce the birth of their son, Noah Daniel, born Sept. 18, 2007. He weighed 7 pounds, 14 ounces and was 20 inches long. Grandparents are Otis and Mary Dailey of Millen and Curtis and Joyce Griffith of Metter. More...
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Adam Lanier selected for U.S. Armed Forces Honor Guard