With the floors shining like a sea of glass, the smell of fresh paint lingering in the air and a magnificent "fighting Eagles" statue welcoming visitors as they entered the lobby, the doors of the new Jenkins County High School (JCHS) gymnasium were opened to the public Sunday afternoon, Feb. 3. More...
Democrat Barack Obama and Republican Mike Huckabee were the candidates Jenkins County voters chose in Tuesday's Presidential Preference Primary election. Obama polled 548 votes to Hillary Clinton's 306. Huckabee received 309 votes with John McCain polling 270. More...
A Bulloch County jury found Vandy Mack Daniels guilty last Friday of armed robbery, aggravated assault and possession of a firearm during the commission of a crime. He was found guilty on all charges stemming from the March 6, 2006 robbery of Mighty Mike's Hot Stop, Statesboro, except kidnapping. More...
Marsha Madray's senior anatomy class is busy making preparations for their annual blood drive to be held 8:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 12, at the old Jenkins County High School gym. Shepeard Community Blood Center will be collecting the donations. More...
"Bring the USS Georgia home," has echoed throughout the state for more than 14 years. And soon, the 560 foot trident submarine will be stationed at the naval submarine base at Kings Bay. The USS Georgia was launched in 1982 as an Ohio class nuclear powered fleet ballistic missile submarine and th... More...
An open house for the new Jenkins County High School gymnasium was held Sunday afternoon with those in attendance touring the facility. I was very impressed with what I saw. If you have ever attended a basketball game at the present gym, you are aware of how crowded and uncomfortable the bleacher... More...
First Baptist Church The First Baptist Church announces the 13th Pastoral Anniversary service for their pastor, the Rev. Allen Webb, will be held 11:15 a.m. Sunday, Feb. 10. The public is cordially invited. More...
Pancake Supper The annual Millen Lions Club Pancake Supper will be held from 5 p.m. until 7:30 p.m. Monday, Feb. 25, at the Millen Community House. Plates will be available for "dine in or take out." Tickets are $5 each, and are available at the door or from any Lions Club member. More...
Words cannot express how much we appreciate the love, concern and good care given to our mom, Lula Mae Parker, by Dr. Kyle Gay and the Jenkins County Hospital staff during her recent illness and hospitalizations. A special thanks to her caregivers, Lueller Young, Leola Kelly, Jean McLamb and Audr... More...
The Jenkins County 4-H Project S.A.F.E. (Shooting Awareness, Fun, and Education) shotgun team will hold their first practice Sunday, February 17. Project S.A.F.E. teaches kids shooting skills and gun safety, while at the same time allows them to have fun. Shooters improve their marksmanship by sho... More...
Justin and Leah Bennett of Loganville announce the birth of their daughter, Braylin Faith Bennett, born at 4:03 a.m. on Sept. 30, 2007. She weighed 7 pounds, 5 ounces and was 20 inches long. Grandparents are Linda Peel Sherrill and Wayne and Nancy Bennett, all of Snellville. Greatgrandmother was ... More...
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