The dome of the Jenkins County Courthouse will soon get a "face-lift" as part of a renovation/repair project recently approved by the Jenkins County Commissioners. More...
The Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) of the United States announced recently that Byron Scogins of Millen has achieved "All American" status as a post commander. More...
More than 20,000 family and friends were in attendance as Georgia Southern University presented degrees to one of its largest-ever graduating class at Spring Commencement May 9. More...
Sandy and Rudine Becton celebrate their 25th wedding anniversary with members of the Millen Baptist Church and Douglas Branch Baptist Church. Sandy is choir director at Millen Baptist and Rudine is minister at Douglas Branch. (Photo contributed) More...
Members of Dry Branch Baptist Church will hold Homecoming Sunday, Aug. 9. Early worship service will begin at 8:45 a.m., and the regular service begins at 11 a.m. The public is invited to attend. More...
Parker Grove Missionary Baptist Church will hold its 6th annual Women's Conference 7:30 p.m. nightly, Wednesday, Sept. 2, through Friday, Sept. 4. On Saturday, Sept. 5, a prayer breakfast will be held at 9 a.m. in the Fellowship Hall. More...
Thank You The family of John Thomas Herrington Sr. wishes to express heartfelt appreciation for the support we received during this difficult time. We are grateful for every kindness and comforted by every expression of concern. More...
Maebel McCloud and Johnny Richardson of Millen announce the engagement and upcoming marriage of their daughter, Valencia LaToya Scott, of Statesboro, to Warren Levi Jacobs Jr. of Statesboro, son of Hattie Green of Woodbine and Warren L. Jacobs Sr. More...
More local children are living in poverty, according to a report recently released by the Annie E. Casey Foundation. The 2009 Kids Count Data Book compiles information on child well-being and ranks states based on 10 factors. More...
The Millen Police Department has arrested three juveniles and one adult in connection with the July 16 burglary of the New and Used Bargain Store on Harvey Street. More...
The Millen-Jenkins County Chamber of Commerce recently sponsored a ribbon-cutting ceremony for Massage Works by Vanessa, located in the One Body Fitness Gym on Cotton Avenue. Owner, Vanessa Posey, is a licensed massage therapist. More...
The Georgia Society for Nursing Home Social Workers (GSNHSW) held its annual convention July 12-15 in Savannah with the East Central Council as the host for the event. Jennifer O. More...
The Millen News recently attended the wedding of E. Lee (III) and Candi Stephens, back row, at the Groom's Inn, Greensboro, N.C. The groom is the son of Ellis L. Stephens Jr. and Earlene Stephens, the grandson of Ellis L. More...
On June 19, the Jenkins County Recreation Department held a Wet and Wild in the Park. The kids enjoyed an afternoon of sliding on the two Giant water slides. (Photo contributed) More...
Insurance Commissioner offers assistance Georgia residents with insurance problems or questions can receive assistance directly from the office of Insurance Commissioner John Oxendine by contacting his insurance investigator working in the area. More...
Gene and Bonnie Wiggins of Millen announce the marriage of their daughter, Genie, to Jefferson Mitchel Taffet of Athens. The private ceremony was held 7 p.m. Saturday, July 25, at Cannon Beach, Oregon. More...
Mrs. Elizabeth Newton Daniel, 98, of Millen died Tuesday, July 28, 2009 at Jenkins County Hospital. Funeral services were held 11 a.m. Friday, July 31, 2009 at the Millen Baptist Church with the Revs. More...
