The 2009 scores of Jenkins County High School (JCHS) students taking the Georgia High School Graduation Tests (GHSGT) for the first time were comparable to state and Regional Educational Service Agency (RESA) results. More...
More than 100 of Georgia's brightest students recently returned from the 2009 Washington Youth Tour, a leadership program sponsored by the electric membership cooperatives EMCs) in Georgia, including Planters EMC. More...
Jenkins County Middle School (JCMS) believes that everyone thrives on positive reinforcement. It feels good to have someone recognize your efforts, but often they go unnoticed. More...
By Eric Cochling Vice President of Public Policy, Georgia Family Council
The fact that there's cheating in Georgia schools shouldn't come as a surprise. It's a problem that has plagued education since Socrates gave his first pop quiz. More...
Nannie E. Williams U.M.C. to hold Homecoming Nannie E. Williams United Methodist Church will celebrate 130 years of service 11:30 a.m. Sunday, Sept. 27, with a Homecoming service. The Rev. More...
In loving memory of my mother Annie Pearl Talton Sept. 23, 1950 - Dec. 22, 2007 Happy birthday, Mother. We miss you dearly. There is not a day that I don't think of you. I truly miss you, Mama. Love, Your sons, Willie J. More...
Joey Davis and Joannie Fries proudly announce the birth of their daughter, Aubrey Jade Davis, born Aug. 24, 2009 at Burke Medical Center. She weighed 6 lbs. 1½ oz. and was 19½ inches long. More...
Matthew Rocker spent last year training with the best and preparing to play college golf. His efforts paid off, and he recently signed a golf scholarship with Abraham Baldwin Agriculture College (ABAC) in Tifton. More...
County residents could see a $12 "fire protection fee" on their property tax notices this year. The Jenkins County Commissioners were requested during their Sept. More...
Jenkins County Commission chairman James Henry, center, describes work being done on the Jenkins County Courthouse and future plans for Millen Rotary Club. He spoke at a recent meeting of the club. More...
The Millen Gentlemen's Gourmet Dining Club (MGGDC) provided the following report on their recent visit to Net's Seafood and Steak. This restaurant is located south of Sylvania, off Hwy 24. Look for the signs. It is 28 miles from Millen. More...
Dear Editor: The Jenkins County/Millen Fair-on-the-Square is 30+ years old, with the face lift of the courthouse, the location will be changed this year. Ms. More...
JCFEC to sponsor Town Meeting Oct. 1 The annual town meeting, sponsored by Jenkins County Family Enrichment Center (JCFEC), will be held 6 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 1, at the Jenkins County Agriculture Center. More...
Mr. and Mrs. Gus Pinkney of Millen proudly announce the engagement of their daughter, Schenise Pinkney of Metter, to Kelvin Cheeks of Swainsboro, son of Bernice Handberry and Duke Cheeks, also of Swainsboro. More...
