The Student of the Month program at Jenkins County Elementary School recognizes one student per homeroom each month. Each student must maintain good behavior in all school activities, make an excellent effort to complete all schoolwork and maintain a good attendance record. These students, selected ... More...

The Jenkins County Lady Eagles defeated Bryan County 56-30 Dec. 14. Leading scorers were Tashe McClain, 15 points; Courtnei Earls, 14; Nicole Smith, 9; Zandra Lake, 7; ShaniQua Carter and Deondra Lewis, 3 points each; Dorothy Davis and Alvira Roberts, 2 points each; and Porsha Cooper, 1. More...

Christmas is over, and 2008 is looming on the horizon. Hopefully, the new year will be kinder to Jenkins County than 2007. In 2007, we lost numerous jobs due to plant closings, saw an unexpected Easter freeze devastate crops, endured the worse drought in 100-year period and saw the price of gasol... More...

The longest serving Speaker of a state House of Representatives in U.S. history died Dec. 17, 2007, at the age of 83. From 1974 through 2002, Thomas B. Murphy presided over Georgia's House chamber. Although, Mr. Murphy's roots were in rural Georgia, he worked for the betterment of the entire stat... More...

Dear The Millen News Editor, This letter is much overdue! First of all, I would like to applaud everyone who had anything to do with the "Judgment House" play back in November. I am a youth leader for my church in Rocky Ford, and have always wanted to take our youth to this play and was neve... More...

Morrison Grove Baptist Church Community Watch Night Service A Community Watch Night Service will be held 10:30 p.m. Monday, Dec. 31, at Morrison Grove Baptist Church. The service will include singing, praying and testimonies. The Rev. P.M. Broomfield of Zion Baptist Church will bring the mess... More...

Lillie Ruth, we wish we could have had one more day so that we could have spent it with you, showing our appreciation, our love, family memories and stories, but most of all just being there for you. More...

Dear friends, Your loving acts of kindness and prayers for Richard are greatly appreciated. He is making progress, and we ask that you continue to lift him in prayer. At this time of year, we are especially mindful of what a wonderful community we live in. Thank you for your support. More...

I hope everyone had a very enjoyable Christmas and will have a happy New Year! Long after the holiday celebrations are over, the many Christmas trees that were harvested in Georgia can be useful as wildlife and aquatic habitats, mulch, or firewood. I know I am guilty of this myself, but a couple ... More...

Mr. and Mrs. Cary Cooper announce the birth of their son, Pace Reeves Cooper, born 7:a.m. Thursday, Nov. 29, 2007. He weighed 6 pounds, 10 ounces and was 20 inches long. Grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Hubert Reeves III and Mr. and Mrs. Tom Cooper Jr. Greatgrandmother is Mrs. Hubert Reeves Jr. More...

Frequent travel for my job gives me the opportunity to dine out often. And when I do, I always succumb to créme brûlée on the menu. Rich as velvet- with a texture to match- topped with a crackling sugar coating, this beautifully presented and individually-portioned dessert ma... More...