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October 8, 2008
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General Election voting is underway
By Deborah Bennett Millen News Editor
Early voting in the Nov. 4 General Election is underway across the state of Georgia. Locally, 228 ballots had been cast as of Friday morning, Oct. 3. In addition to casting their vote for President of the United States, several local positions are also on the ballot. More...
BOE recall goes to court
By Deborah Bennett Millen News Editor

The fight over a recall attempt for the Jenkins County Board of Education (BOE) District #5 seat continued in Jenkins County Superior Court last week with both sides being given 10 additional days to submit written arguments on the matter. More...

Hospital administrator resigns
By Deborah Bennett Millen News Editor

Jenkins County Hospital (JCH) Administrator Alvin Burke resigned his position Thursday, Oct. 2, as the result of an incident involving a fe- male employee. He was charged with misdemeanor sexual battery Friday, Oct. 3, and released after posting a $1,000 property bond. More...

 Breaking News
•Miss July
Michelle Brannen is not only a breast cancer survivor. She is also... More...
•Unruly crowd terrorizes neighborhood
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 School News
•Eagles come out on top in homecoming game
The Jenkins County High School Eagles football team celebrated Homecoming with style Friday night, defeating Treutlen County 17-13 on their home field. (Photos by Allen Smith photography) More...
•JCMS recognized for exemplary writing
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 Other Jenkins News
•Millen News goes to Utah
The Millen News recently visited many points of interest with members of the Gunn family. William and Joyce Gunn are shown in the forefront of an arch in Bryce Canyon National Park, Utah. Leaving home in early June, the Gunns, along with Robert and Teresa Gunn, escaped tornadoes in Illinois, severe ... More...
•TAG meeting held on Lake Clarke project
•Library News
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 ChatterBox
•The Chatter Box
The annual Fair-on-the-Square proved to be very successful at drawing a large crowd to the Jenkins County Courthouse square and our community on Saturday. The parade was great; there was plenty of food; the arts and crafts booths provided unique items for purchase; and the entertainment was enjoya... More...
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 Letters
•Letter to the Editor
Dear Editor, By now, congress has approved the 850 billion-dollar bailout of the financial markets in addition to the 200 billion for Freddie and Fanny and the 85 billion for AIG. This all totals 1 trillion 335 billion dollars. I would like to put that in perspective for you. As of July 1, 2003,... More...
•Letters policy
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 Church News
•Church News
Mt. Carmel Missionary Baptist Church Senior Citizens Day will be held at Mt. Carmel Missionary Baptist Church 11:30 a.m. Sunday, Oct.12. The master and mistress of ceremonies will be Deacon Willie Jones and Shirley Jones. Several selections will be presented by The Steele Family. The sermon will... More...
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 Memoriam
•In Memory of Edward L. Gregory
Sept. 22, 2007
My "Daddy" My Daddy: Words cannot describe the loss I feel in my heart. My best friend, my coffee pal, is no longer here. Oh, I miss you so much. Few say "one year" and it gets better. More...
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 Datebook
•Large crowd turns out for Fair-on-the-Square
The annual Fair-on-the-Square, sponsored by Millen Better Hometown, was held Saturday on the lawn of the Jenkins County Courthouse with a large crowd in attendance. See additional photos on page10. (Staff photo by Deborah Bennett) More...
•Isakson Representative to Hold Open Office Day in Jenkins County
•Magnolia Springs State Park Heritage Festival
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 Cards of Thanks
•Card of Thanks
Special Thanks I want to thank Ray and Roy Garvin for helping me out at the Fair-on-the-Square because of my illness, and a special thank you to West Millen Baptist Church and others for your prayers. More...
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 Farm & Home
•Ag Line: Armadillo Control
It seems like those pesky armadillos are causing more and more problems in Jenkins County. While I have no silver bullet solution to this problem, I can offer a few suggestions that may be of some help. Armadillos are inclined to be nocturnal animals. In summer, they are inactive during the hotte... More...
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 Obituaries
•Amanda Newkirt Mathis died Oct. 4 in Swainsboro
Mrs. Amanda Newkirt Mathis departed this life Saturday, Oct. 4, 2008 at Emanuel Medical Center in Swainsboro. Her funeral will be held 11 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 11, at Union Chapel Baptist Church in Garfield. Burial will follow at Parrish Grove Baptist Church in Twin City. More...
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 Columns
•Bill Shipp
A DOG-GONE MESS
Georgia has one of the largest and most violent prison populations in the country, yet the state - in its haste to try to balance an insanely optimistic budget in a recession - has cut prison guards' pay to just four days a week. Prison guards already are among the lowest-compensated state emplo... More...
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