Jenkins County High School (JCHS) has a new set of "stars" in Dorothy (Dee Dee) Danielle Davis, 2007-2008 STAR student, and Nancy Deal, 2007-2008 STAR teacher. More...
Millen Fire Department personnel extinguished a fire Friday, Feb. 15, that appeared to have started in a railroad boxcar located behind an unoccupied building at the railroad crossing on Winthrope Avenue. The boxcar, filled with cardboard boxes, ignited and the fire spread to the building. (Staff ph... More...
During the February meeting of the Jenkins County Development Authority (JCDA), Bobby Dwelle relinquished the post he has held for approximately 35 years and stepped down as chairman of the group. "I thought it was time to pass the torch to another generation," he said. More...
Each year the University of Georgia in conjunction with the State Department of Education recognizes Georgia Certificate of Merit Scholars across the state of Georgia in recognition of outstanding scholastic achievement throughout the first three years of high school. To qualify for this prestigious... More...
Congressman John Barrow (GA-12) praised the enactment of a bipartisan economic stimulus plan after President Bush signed the Recovery Rebates and Economic Stimulus for the American People Act. Close to 4 million families in Georgia will receive tax rebates of up to $1,200 per couple, plus $300 per... More...
In honor of President's Day, which was Monday, I thought you might find some trivia about our former presidents interesting. George Washington was the only president who was unanimously elected. He ran unopposed for both terms of office that he served. He was also the only president who did not r... More...
Dear Editor, Here is my take on the proposed Lake Clark. First, look at the current state of Jenkins County. Jockey and MI Windows have folded, MI Extrusion and Bellcrest are operating at half-capacity and barely hanging on. Property taxes are onerous and much higher on a comparative basis to B... More...
Millen United Methodist Church Millen United Methodist Church will hold its annual Spring Revival Sunday, March 2, through Wednesday, March 5. The Rev. John Barrett, general evangelist, will be the preacher. The Sunday morning worship service will begin at 11 a.m. Night services will be held ... More...
In Loving Memory of Charles E. Anfield Sr. Feb. 15, 1948 - Aug. 8, 2007 The Day God Called You Home God looked around His garden and He found an empty place, He then looked down upon the earth and saw your tired face. More...
Portal to celebrate 100th Anniversary Everyone is invited to the 100th Anniversary Celebration of the founding of the town of Portal. An original folk-life musical drama traces the stories of Bulloch County's first railroad and lumber barons, turpentine workers, moon-shiners, horse-andbuggy doct... More...
Miss Megan Victoria Odom became the bride of Russell Anthony Thomas, 4:00 p.m. Saturday, October 13, 2007 during a ceremony at Millen Baptist Church with Rev. Jack Vaughn officiating. More...
Thank you for the food, phone calls, flowers, visits, cards, memorial gifts and especially your prayers, not only during the recent loss of our mother, but during the last year. Our mother's legacy lives on within the hearts of all those who knew her. More...
Extension Production Meetings Our last Extension production meeting was held last Friday. I would like to thank the farmers who assisted with our meals and attendance. A successful Extension program is only as strong as the volunteers and participants. I am looking forward to a successful year... More...
Mr. Peter Emerson (Pete) Royal, 64, of Millen died Friday, Feb. 15, 2008 after an extended illness. His funeral was held 2 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 17, at The Church of God with the Rev. James Cox, Bobby Dailey and Dr. Ray Freeman officiating. Burial was in the Millen Cemetery with full military honors... More...
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