The Jenkins County High School JROTC Raider Male Team and Male – Mixed Team both won... 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. Good behavior, social skills, and citizenship are essential to learning and succeeding, not only in school but in life. More...

A free fishing day is offered to all Georgia residents on Sept. 26 in celebration of the 2009 National Hunting and Fishing Day. On this day, residents do not need a fishing license or a trout license to fish on any public waters in the state including lakes, streams, ponds and public fishing areas (PFA). More...

The City of Millen's TE-grant project on Cotton Avenue is starting to show visible results on the west end of the street. New sidewalks and greenery are in place, improving the appearance of the area and giving us an idea of what the street will look like when the project is completed. More...

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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. Art Johnson of the Millen Better Hometown has worked very hard to make this a smooth year for the Fair-on-the-Square. 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. Thomas Norman and Horse Creek United Methodist Church will be in charge of the services. 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...

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. The spotlight for this year's event will be on "workforce development. 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. Her grandparents are Joe and Mable Davis, Pam Herrington, Kenny Clarke and the late Mike Fries. 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. The bride-elect is the granddaughter of Willie Pearl Daughtry of Twin City and the late Calvin Robsion of Millen and the late Dorsey and Emma Mincey of Stillmore. More...