Dr. Judy Holton, principal of Jenkins County Elementary School (JCES), recently resigned her position to assume the role of principal of Greenbrier Ele mentary School in Columbia County for the 2008- 2009 school term. More...
A violent storm that roared through Jenkins County early Sunday morning caused wide spread damage throughout the area with two residents reporting minor injuries. Mobile homes were turned upside down; trees were uprooted and snapped like match sticks; roads were blocked by fallen trees and power ... More...
The Valedictorian and Salutatorian of the Jenkins County High School (JCHS) Class of 2008 were announced last week. Brookes Brinson, daughter of Matt and Jancey Brinson, is Valedictorian, and Dorothy (Dee Dee) Davis, daughter of Jimmy Davis and Regina Davis, is Salutatorian. More...
Local students visited the Middle Georgia College (MGC) of Aviation in Eastman on Friday, April 25. The students were welcomed by Jeremy Bynes. Bynes is the computer specialist for Middle Georgia College of Aviation campus and a 2003 graduate of Jenkins County High School. More...
Several residents of the BB Lane subdivision met with the Jenkins County Commissioners Tuesday, May 6, to request that the county adopt the road through the area into the county road system. Residents noted that the road is impassable when heavy rainfall occurs, preventing them from entering or e... More...
The recent announcement that Dr. Judy Holton has resigned as principal of Jenkins County Elementary School is sad news for Jenkins County. Dr. Holton has served the local school system faithfully for the past 22 years, and she will be greatly missed not only on the professional level, but also per... More...
Millen UMC Youth Chicken-Q Fundraiser The youth of Millen United Methodist Church ask the public to support their upcoming Chicken-Q fundraiser. The event will be held 11 a.m. until 3 p.m. Saturday, May 17. The cost is $7 per plate, which includes 1/2 chicken, coleslaw, baked beans, bread an... More...
A mother is love, A devotion that grows, A from-the-heart feeling That she alone shows. She was deep in understanding, Her friendship was rare, She was someone we could count on Who would always be there. More...
2008 Baccalaureate Service The Millen Make-a-Difference Ministry invites the community to the 2008 Baccalaureate Service. Family, friends, pastors, faculty and school administrators are invited to attend this inspiring service honoring the Class of 2008. The service will be held 4 p.m. Sunday, M... More...
The family of Mitchell "Mayes" Brinson, son of Ashley Flakes and Clay Brinson, would like to give a special thanks to everyone who donated and participated in the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation Walk held Saturday, April 26, 2008 at Savannah Rapids Pavilion. It was a great success. More...
As everyone is well aware of, Mother Nature flexed her muscles early Sunday morning on Jenkins County. As I have toured the storm stricken areas, it has amazed me how many trees were blown over and destroyed. I have seen several stands of timber and pecan trees blown over and destroyed. More...
Mrs. Leah Gay Brock, 94, of Scottdale died Tuesday, May 6, 2008. Her funeral was held 2 p.m. Saturday, May 10, in the chapel of A.S. Turner and Sons with the Revs. Kenneth Sweat and Brenda Sweat officiating. Burial was in the Melwood Cemetery. More...
John and Kristi Kile proudly announce the birth of their son, John Thomas Kile, born Monday, May 5, 2008 at East Georgia Regional Medical Center in Statesboro. John Thomas weighed 5 pounds, 8 ounces. He was 19½ inches long. More...
Are you a fanboy or fangirl? Do you like to write or draw? Then join us this afternoon, Wednesday, May 14, at 4 p.m. for the Zine Scene, and create your very own fanzine, comic or magazine! Fill your zine with anything from art to fashion to rock-n-roll. Create something uniquely yours and share y... More...
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