Those charged with the task of creating economic opportunities and advancement for the citizens of Jenkins County and Millen got another tool with which to work last week. More...
For those who desire an alternative to the traditional Halloween activities, the tenth annual Judgment House and annual Harvest of Fun festival may be just the things. This year's Judgment House will be held 7-9 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. More...
Winners of the recent Miss Fair-on-the-Square Pageant are, from left, first row: Toddler Miss, Lilla Burch; Tiny Tot, Tori Bramblett; and Baby Miss, Libby Kost; and back row: Junior Miss, Johnna Forehand; Miss, Hannah Taylor; Juvenile Miss, Destinee More...
The Millen News recently traveled with Ashley Williams and Jonathan Powell as they visited Armstrong Redwoods State Park in Guerneville, Calif. More...
Jacob Jenkins, son of Larry and Tammy Jenkins, caught this 15 lb. channel catfish at his favorite "honey hole" last week. (Staff photo by Deborah Bennett) More...
Dear Editor: In the past I have noticed several highway information signs pertaining to bicycles along highway rights-of-way in and around Millen. I did not give much thought to these signs until a few days ago. More...
To the Editor: As a Jenkins County property owner and concerned citizen, I have a strong objection concerning the front page article of Oct. 8, 2008 on the general election voting. More...
Georgia Southern University (GSU) and the Department of University Housing will present "Big Screen Halloween" from 5 p.m. until 8 p.m. Monday, Oct. 27, at Eagle Village. More...
Beulah Chapter #116 Order of the Eastern Star and the Minnie M. Ponder Youth Chapter #112 will sponsor a fall carnival beginning at 5 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 25, at the Masonic Hall on Railroad Street in Sylvania. More...
Wedding plans have been finalized for the marriage of Anna Marea' Joiner and Michael Dean Allen. The couple will be united in holy matrimony at 4 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 25, 2008 at West Millen Baptist Church. More...
As you ride down the road or walk out in the yard and smell freshly plowed up peanuts and cotton defoliant, you know it is fall! Along with the arrival of fall is the harvest season. More...
Fall is in the air this week as cooler temperatures arrived in Jenkins County. The change of seasons had me recalling the "blackberry winter" that we experienced in April 2007. More...
Being without a computer and internet capabilities for over three weeks brought home very vividly the dependence I have on this modern but very frustrating invention. More...
The 10th annual Judgment House will be held 7 p.m. until 9 p.m. Tuesday, Oct.28, through Thursday, Oct. 30, at the Jenkins County Recreation Department. Admission is free; and reservations are not required, but are appreciated. More...
Pastor Brad Boynton of Dry Branch Baptist Church will present Political Truth versus Biblical Truth" 11 a.m. Sunday, Nov. 2. Everyone is invited. More...
The members of New Light Baptist Church cordially invite the public to the 10th Anniversary celebration of their pastor, the Rev. William Patterson. The service will begin at 6 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 25. The Rev. More...
Mini Booth results are in! We did a great job at the fair and Jenkins County was represented well. We had 29 first place winners, 30 2nd place, and 27 third place. Justin Lanier won first place overall in the Senior division. More...
Norma Rose Burke Garvin, 68, of Greer, S.C. died Monday, Oct. 13, 2008. Her funeral was held 11 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 16, at the Wood Mortuary with the Rev. Fred Earl officiating. Burial was in Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Greer. More...
Mr. Terry Becton, 52, of Millen died Sunday, Oct. 19, 2008 at his residence, after an extended illness. Graveside services were held 3 p.m. Monday, Oct. 20, at the Millen Cemetery. Mr. Becton was born in Jenkins County, and was disabled. More...
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