While the Jenkins County Commissioners were receptive to a recent request from a local citizen asking that they consider consolidation, Chairman Henry commented, “We need a... More...

The Millen News traveled with Callie Dailey, Mason Davis, Dallas Wilson, Emily Edenfield, Johanna Forehand and Thomas Joyner when they visited Planet Hollywood during their eighth grade trip to Myrtle Beach, S.C. (Photo contributed) More...

If you have traveled U.S. Highway 25 through the city of Millen recently, you will agree that the road bears little resemblance to the highway we have known. I don't know where the Department of Transportation gets all of the "orange barrels," but I sure would like to own the business that supplie... More...

Dear Editor, Millen, I must take this opportunity to thank all of you who helped make our benefit dance for Vickie and Raymond Flakes a wonderful success. Special thanks, Mabel and Bobby Jenkins, along with Robert and Linda, for the use of their wonderful building at Hanging Rocks and for bein... More...

Green Fork Baptist Church Sunday, Aug. 17, will be "Youth Day" at Green Fork Baptist Church. ECI Head Coach Milan Turner will be the guest speaker during the morning worship service. This will be a teen-oriented service, but everyone is encouraged to attend. Please call Raymond and Angie Trent a... More...

Council of Churches Membership Meeting The Jenkins County Council of Churches will hold a membership meeting 6 p.m. Monday, Aug. 11, at the Jenkins County Agriculture Center. The directors of the corporation will provide an update on recent activities and plans for the future. Information ... More...

Card of Thanks Betty Sue and I would like to thank everyone for their prayers, calls, cards, food and visits during my recent hospitalization, surgery and recovery. Your thoughtfulness will always be remembered. More...

Have you ever noticed those big, fat worm-looking organisms in your garden or lawn? Yes, they look like worms but they are actually white grubs. August is an excellent time to prevent white grubs in turf. White grubs live in the soil and feed on the roots of turf. Most white grubs have a one year... More...

Mr. Damon Hooks Sr., 76, of Canton died Wednesday, July 30, 2008 at Piedmont Mountainside Hospital. His funeral was held 2 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 2, 2008 at 2 p.m. at Pleasant Union Baptist Church with the Rev. Gene Tatum officiating. Burial was in the church cemetery. More...

Mr. Walter Thomas Jr. and Mrs. Theresa Ford, along with Mr. George Oliver Sr. and Ms. Vivian Oliver, proudly announce the forthcoming marriage of their children, Jamese Levett Thomas and George Benjamin Oliver Jr. The bride-elect is a 1998 graduate of Jenkins County High School and a 2007 graduat... More...

As students return to the classroom this week here in Jenkins County, we realize that even with all the turmoil of last spring, time marches on and another school year begins. What will be the outcome, if any, of last spring's series of meetings, charges and counter-charges, no one knows. More...