Almost 90 runners and walkers braved the cold windy weather and competed in the Fifth Annual Super Eagle Day 5K and 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk, held on March 8. Millen's Andrea Pittman set a certified course record in the 5K. Andrea's time for the 3.1 mile race was 24 minutes and 13 seconds. More...

Jenkins County was very fortunate to have missed all the bad weather of Saturday night. Many of our neighbors were not so lucky. Burke County, Wrens, Louisville, Allendale and Aiken were among the hardest hit areas. News broadcasts of the downtown Atlanta area that was hit by a rare tornado last w... More...

The Church of God to hold "A Passion Walk" The Church of God will reenact the crucifixion of Christ beginning at 6 p.m. on Good Friday, March 21. A Passion Walk will begin at Thompson's Corner and will end at The Church of God on U.S. Highway 25. Everyone is invited to watch the procession a... More...

Clothes Giveaway Willing Workers Mission announces a clothes giveaway will be held 9 a.m. Saturday, March 22, at 343 MLK Ave., Millen. Ladies' and men's clothes, shoes, hats and caps will be available, as well as canned goods, toys, bedding and dishes. More...

Mrs. Vera Williams of Millen proudly announces the upcoming marriage of her daughter, Ashley Monique Williams, to Joshua Lorenzo Lake. The bride-elect is also the daughter of the late Ronnie Williams Sr. She is the granddaughter of Leola Kelly and Eva Mae Williams, both of Millen. More...

Myrlene Garvin and family lovingly thank Millen Baptist Church for their prayers and support during her recent illness. The members of Millen Baptist Church are truly blessed with the gift of charity and love. Your kindness and love will never be forgotten. More...

I presented a program to a local garden club outlining some basic measures we, as homeowners, can take to conserve water. As time goes on, you will probably be hearing more and more about water conservation. One cannot help but hear about the water shortage in the Atlanta area. More...

Irving "Emerson" Cowart, 86, of Hinesville died Tuesday, March 4, 2008 at St. Joseph Hospital after a long illness. His funeral was held 11 a.m. Friday, March 7, at Carter Funeral Home Oglethorpe Chapel with the Revs. Robert Long and Tommy Ray officiating. Burial was at 3 p.m. in The Georgia Vete... More...