Jenkins County residents who suffered damage to their properties from the May 11 storms are now eligible for several forms of disaster assistance. More...
The Jenkins County School System recognized its "Teachers of the Year" during a post-planning breakfast held Wednesday, May 28. Tabatha Bennett, left, was Jenkins County Elementary School's "Teacher of the Year;" Wendy Ivy, center, was named Jenkins County Middle School "Teacher of the Year;" and An... More...
Absentee ballots for the July 15 General Primary Election are now available in the office of the Jenkins County Registrar at the Jenkins County Courthouse. Voters may vote an absentee ballot by touch screen or mail until July 11. A photo I.D. must be presented. More...
The Jenkins County School System held its post-planning meeting Wednesday, May 28, at the Jenkins County Elementary School (JCES) cafeteria where breakfast was served by Jenkins County School Food Service (JCSFS) employees. More...
The Georgia Department of Transportation (DOT) announces the temporary closure of a portion of State Route 17 in Millen from 8 a.m. Wednesday, June 4, until 5 p.m. Thursday, June 5, weather permitting. More...
Dear Editor, I don't understand how some things are so easily overlooked and allowed to happen in Millen. My granddaughter graduated this year. She was so happy and all of those students put so much effort and hours into this special event in their lives. This was so important to all of them an... More...
West Millen Baptist Church Youth Rally All youth are invited to a "Youth Rally" to be held 7 p.m. Saturday, June 14, on the front lawn of West Millen Baptist Church. There will be a guest speaker for the service, and music will be provided by the Millen Baptist Church Youth Band. More...
Optimists will host Forum for the Candidates The Millen Optimists will host a Forum for the Candidates 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, June 24, at the Jenkins County Agriculture Center, across from Jenkins County High School. Voters and candidates are invited. More...
The family of the late George Lloyd would like to extend our sincere gratitude and appreciation to all of our friends, neighbors, coworkers and church family for your thoughtfulness, prayers, cards, generous donations, endless phone calls, kind words and messages of condolence and sympathy receive... More...
County Extension Coordinator Has anyone noticed yellow centipede and St. Augustine yards? Each year, I get several calls concerning yellow yards. Most of the time yellowing of a lawn is usually a sign that Magnesium levels are low. A single treatment of Mg thru a pull behind sprayer usually does ... More...
Carol E. "Grimm Smith," 54, of Newville, Pa., formerly of Millen, passed away Wednesday, May 21, 2008 in Eagle Point Skilled Nursing Facility in Orwell, Ohio. Her funeral was held 11 a.m. Tuesday, May 27, at Hoover- Boyer Funeral Home, Inc. in Millersburg, Pa. Burial was in the Spring Grove Fette... More...
Jason and Hillary Oliver celebrate the birth of their son, Embree Jason Oliver, born 11:47 p.m. April 16, 2008 in Augusta. "EJ" weighed 7 pounds, 13 ounces and was 21 inches long. Grandparents are Ronald and Vivian Jenkins and Charles and Patricia Oliver. More...