Jefferson County couple apprehended after buying cocaine, marijuana in Jenkins
An on going investigation conducted by Jenkins County Sheriff Tim Fields and deputies of the Jenkins County Sheriff's Office into the illegal drug trade in Jenkins County has resulted in two arrests and seizure of a Toyota Tacoma truck, ¼ pound of marijuana and 3.5 grams of powder cocaine, ... More...
The Farm Bill and illegal immigration were two topics local citizens wanted to discuss with Congressman John Barrow during the representative's 4th annual Rural Listening Tour visit to Jenkins County Friday, Feb. 22. The representative met with local citizens at the Jenkins County Agriculture Cent... More...
City officials announced this week that the Cotton Avenue Streetscape Improvement project (TE-grant) is one step closer to completion. A press release issued by the city reads, "Final plans have been completed by the city's engineering consultant, W.R. Toole Engineers, Inc. and submitted to the G... More...
Edmund Burke Academy students who received Planter's Electric Membership Corp. (EMC) Student of the Month awards for December are, from left, first row: Caitlin McDonald, Alana Mims, Caroline McTeer and Peyton Rabun; and back row: Erica Thompson, Daniel Meeks, Karrie Kent, Jaimee Jenkins and Matt We... More...
The Screven-Jenkins Regional Library System (SJRLS) is proud to announce that thanks to the hard work and imagination of staffers Belinda Waters and Sharon Blank, the library has won a statewide competition among children's librarians. More...
For those who are interested, Keepsakes for the Soul-Volume II is now available locally at Sister's Gifts and Collectibles, The Charm Barn and, of course, The Millen News. The cost is $16.95. The book is also available online at PublishAmerica, Barnes and Noble and Amazon. More...
During a recent meeting of the Jenkins County Commissioners, it was noted that the county is experiencing a "shortfall" in its collection of local property taxes. More...
Parker Grove Missionary Baptist Church Parker Grove Missionary Baptist Church, Rocky Ford, will hold a Spring Youth Revival 7:30 p.m. Monday, April 7, through Friday, April 11. The guest revivalist for the week will be the Rev. Varquis Lewis of Statesboro. Elder Levon Alston is pastor. More...
In Memory of Evelyn "Pete" McNeely We Lost You Just Three Years Ago We lost you just three years ago, A sorrow that still sings Of all the tears and emptiness The loss of loved ones brings. More...
"A Step Back in Time in Jenkins County" Flower Show "A Step Back in Time in Jenkins County," a standard flower show, will be presented by the Millen Garden Council Saturday, March 1, at the Jenkins County Agriculture Center. The show will be open to the public from 2 p.m. until 4 p.m. There is... More...
Mrs. Teresa Ellison of Sylvania and Mr. Gary Herrmann of Millen are pleased to announce the engagement and forthcoming marriage of their daughter, Haley Celeste Herrmann, to William Garrett Anderson, son of Mr. and Mrs. Danny Anderson of Sylvania. More...
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