Ricky Evans is a champ. There is no doubt about it. The tenth-grade student at Jenkins County High School plays football, computer games and sometimes just "hangs out." In many ways he and his brother and companion Lorando Evans are typical teenagers. More...
Construction of a dam and lake on Big Buckhead Creek in Jenkins County, utilizing water from the springs at Magnolia Springs State Park, would have the support of Gov. Sonny Perdue. The Jenkins County Commissioners received word of the governor's reaction to the idea from project committee member ... More...
Effective with the next billing cycle, city residents and businesses will see an increase in their utility bills. Millen City Council approved during its Tuesday, Jan. 8, meeting increases for utility deposits, water/sewer rates, water/sewer tap fees, driveway installations and sanitation fees. More...
Jenkins County Middle School has recognized its students of the month for December. Teachers nominate these students for their academic performance, academic improvement, or display of exemplary behavior and citizenship in the classroom. From left, are, first row: Tyrell Brown, 7th grade; Alexis Dea... More...
Plans have been finalized for the local celebration of Martin Luther King (MLK) Jr. Day. Activities will begin 7 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 17, with the "Miss Dream Queen - Mr. Dream King" pageant at Morrison Grove Baptist Church. There is a $30 entrance fee. For information, contact Carolyn Lowe, 982-... More...
Local voters are being asked to decide whether or not the current Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax (SPLOST) should be renewed for an additional six years. A "Special Election" to decide the matter is being held in conjunction with the Feb. 5 Presidential Preference Election, and absentee vot... More...
Dear Editor, We will be voting soon, and I would like to encourage everyone to vote yes on the SPLOST issue. The reason I support the one percent local tax is because my property taxes are so high now that I can barely pay them. More...
Great Movement of God Ministry The Great Movement of God Ministry will sponsor a prayer meeting noon-2 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 19, on the lawn of the Jenkins County Courthouse to pray for the community and those who have lost their jobs. More...
The Broken Chain We little knew that morning that God was going to call your name, In life we loved you dearly, in death we do the same. It broke our hearts to lose you, you did not go alone, For part of us went with you, the day God called you home. More...
Countywide Prayer Meeting A Countywide Prayer Meeting will be held 3 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 27, at the Olde Pal Theatre on Cotton Avenue. The public is encouraged to attend. Fall Sports Athletic Banquet To celebrate the accomplishments of the Jenkins County fall sports athletes, the annual Ath... More...
We would like to express our gratitude and appreciation for the prayers, phone calls, flowers and food during the recent loss of our loved one. A special thanks to the Millen United Methodist Church family. May God bless each and every one of you. More...
This is the time of year when many people ask questions about feeding birds, such as how do I get started? What types of feeders should I use? Where should I locate my feeders? What kinds of food do birds like most? Perhaps the onset of cooler weather prompts more folks to start thinking about th... More...
Girls' Night Out - PMS aside, it's the most dangerous night of the month for guys. I t ' s the night husbands cook dinner (with every dish in the kitchen), bathe children (but don't hang up the towels), More...
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