While many business owners complain of not being able to find good workers, local employers have just the opposite problem - dependable, willing workers but few jobs to offer them. More...
The Jenkins County Grand Jury convened in December and handed down indictments against 12 individuals as follows: • Spencer Britt, child molestation and sexual battery. More...
Tammy Farrow was promoted to the rank of colonel in the United States Air Force Nov. 1, 2007. She is a native of Millen, a 1976 graduate of Jenkins County High School and is the daughter of Carolyn Farrow. More...
Joyce Hodges-Hite completed her 108th marathon on Dec. 9, 2007 in Honolulu, Hawaii. Joyce was one of over 23,000 who ran 26.2 miles from downtown Honolulu through Waikiki, past Diamond Head before returning to Kapiolani Park below Diamond Head. More...
Each year, Planters Electric Membership Corporation (EMC) accepts applications for the Walter Harrison Scholarship. This year, nine scholarships will be awarded to students throughout Georgia. More...
Attention: All Metal Industry Employees On Tuesday, Jan. 8, and Wednesday, Jan 9, Metal Industry employees will be able to attend an informational session that will include the filing of unemployment claims. More...
Mr. William Earl (Bill) Lesher, 69, of Millen died Wednesday, Dec. 26, 2007. His funeral was 2 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 29, at the Millen United Methodist Church with the Rev. Christy Bandy officiating. More...
The State Board of Pardons and Paroles recently denied parole for James Edward Addison, 42. Addison was convicted of armed robbery and felony murder in 1992 for the murder of Jenkins County resident Betty Bennett, 58. More...
Bob Fields, local EMA director, gave the Jenkins County Commissioners an update on the activities of his office during the group's Tuesday, Dec. 19, meeting. More...
Local farmers and other agriculture interests will soon receive the 2007 Census of Agriculture forms from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) in their mailboxes. The forms were mailed Dec. 28 and are due by Feb. 4. More...
Dear Editor: May you have a happy and prosperous New Year. Since my last letter several people have approached me with concerns and suggestions. More...
I probably should have included this week's newspaper column in last week's paper, but better late than never! Live plants make wonderful holiday gifts. But potted plants need our help to do well. More...
Georgia farmers can expect good prices next year for many of the crops they grow. Unfortunately, it will cost more to grow them, say University of Georgia agricultural economists. More...
