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December 12, 2007
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Escapee captured
Deputies find Galbreath in Effingham County
By Deborah Bennett Millen News Editor
An escapee from the Jenkins County Jail on Thursday, Dec. 6, found his freedom shortlived when he was recaptured later that night in Effingham County. Jenkins County Sheriff Tim Fields said that Don Galbreath, 42, of Uvalda, was hanging out laundry at the jail when he slipped away from the facilit... More...
SANTA PAYS AN EARLY VISIT

Savannah Morgan, 6, is shown visiting with Santa Claus during the annual Christmas in Millen festivities held Friday, Dec. 7, on Cotton Avenue. The event was sponsored by the Millen/Jenkins County Chamber of Commerce and Millen Better Hometown. See more photos, page 3 (Staff photo by Deborah Bennett... More...

City administrator resigns, consultant approved to serve
By Deborah Bennett Millen News Editor

In less than a week, Millen City Council has accepted the resignation of City Administrator Al Knight and contracted with Roland Stubbs Jr., through Consulting, Inc., to serve as interim administrator. During a called meeting held Wednesday, Dec. More...

 Other Jenkins News
•City to re-bid USDA sewer/waste project
Millen City Council will rebid its USDA sewer/waste water treatment project using two different designs to regulate water flow. The decision was made during council's Tuesday, Dec. 4 meeting. More...
•Lady Eagles lose two close games on the court
•JCHS named in U.S. News & World Report 'Best High Schools 2008'
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 ChatterBox
•The Chatter Box
Someone gave me the following, and in the spirit of the Christmas season, but mainly for the enjoyment of my gender, I would like to pass it along to you. More...
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 Church News
•Church News
Millen Baptist, Millen UMC Christmas program The combined choirs of Millen Baptist Church and Millen United Methodist Church will perform a program of Christmas music and readings at Millen Baptist Church Saturday, Dec. 15, and again on Sunday, Dec. 16, at Millen United Methodist Church. The... More...
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 Memoriam
•In Loving Memory of Aida Sacristan February 4, 1940 - December 15, 2006
Our family chain is broken and nothing seems the same but as God calls us one by one the chain will link again. She was a person who opened her heart to all who entered her home. Ray You are deeply loved and missed. When you left, you took a piece of my heart with you. More...
•In memory of our daddy, Jerry Murdock, who passed away Dec. 7, 2006
•In Loving Memory on Your Birthday Mary Mavalena Mosley
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 Datebook
•Datebook
'39ers to meet The '39ers will hold a covered dish meeting noon Monday, Dec. 17, at the Millen Community House. All members and visitors are invited to join in the Christmas spirit of fellowship. There will be a gift exchange. More...
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 Cards of Thanks
•Card of Thanks
The family of Ruby Lutes would like to thank each one for the prayers, food, cards, phone calls and visits during our time of grief. Also, thank you, Carolyn Hargrove, for being so kind in helping us out during this time. More...
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 Farm & Home
•Farm & Home
Ag Line: Keep your poinsettia beautiful
County Extension Coordinator Christmas time is a time for food, Christmas trees, shopping, cantatas at local churches, and poinsettias. Poinsettias have always been an icon for the Christmas season for years, with their beauty always adding to the atmosphere of the season. However, to make poinse... More...
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 Obituaries
•Mr. William Easterlin Jr., 81, died December 5
Mr. William Frank Easterlin Jr., 81, of 801 Mulberry Street, Louisville, died at his home Wednesday, Dec. 5, 2007. He was the beloved husband of Lillian Abbot Easterlin. Graveside services were held noon Saturday, Dec. 8, at the Louisville Cemetery, following a private family mass earlier that mo... More...
•Thurmon Kent Sr., 81, of Millen died December 5
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 Columns
•Mix It Up With Jenny
Chocolate Treats… Rich & Quick
Got loved ones with a passion for chocolate? Show you care by making heavenly chocolate treats- which also gives you an excuse to lick the spoon! These irresistible treats are made in minutes, and can disappear just as quickly. More...
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