January 21, 2009 RSS feed / Other Jenkins News

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Martin Luther King Jr. Day parade

Scenes from the Martin Luther King Jr. day parade through downtown Millen on Monday of this week. (Staff photos by Deborah Bennett) More...

Rep. Burns appointed Chairman of Special Rules Committee

Last week, the Committee on Assignments, chaired by Speaker Glenn Richardson, announced the committee assignments for the 2009 - 2010 legislative sessions. More...

GSU announces president's list, dean's list for fall; Hall graduates

Georgia Southern University has announced their president's list and dean's list for the fall 2008 term. To be named to the president's list, students must have at least a 4.0 grade point average and carry a minimum of 12 hours for the semester. More...

John Oxendine

With cold weather in the forecast, Insurance and Safety Fire Commissioner John W. Oxendine wants to remind Georgians of some tips to help keep their homes safe this winter. Heating equipment is one of the leading causes of home fires in Georgia. More...

Seniors getting largest social security increase since 1982

While the economy may be hurting, good economic news for senior citizens is coming from the Social Security Administration which has announced that seniors can expect a 5.8 percent benefit increase in 2009. More...

MPD issues warning

The Millen Police Department issued a warning this week to drivers of all 18-wheelers traveling on city streets. More...

Robert E. Lee print given

Above, SCV Chaplain Ray Garvin, right, presented a framed print of Robert E. Lee to Adjutant James Saxon during the group's Jan. 16 meeting. Below, from left, SCV Lt. Commander Neil Dickey accepts a framed print of Robert E. More...

2009 fishing regulations available

The new 2009 Georgia Sport Fishing Regulations are now available. More...

General Assembly prepares for digital TV switch

Georgia lawmakers got a firsthand look at the upcoming nationwide transition to digital television at the Wednesday, Jan. 14, joint House and Senate Science and Technology Committee at the Coverdell Legislative Office Building in Atlanta. More...

Website makes public records more public

State salaries, travel

Georgia residents can see exactly how their state tax dollars are being spent, thanks to a new website that allows users to access government expenditures including state employees' salaries and travel expenses. Monday, Gov. More...