Millen Police Chief Dwayne Herrington displays a counterfeit $5 bill that a local citizen turned in after receiving it in change from a Statesboro fast food restaurant. The bill is smaller and the paper lighter than its real counterpart. More...
The Georgia Emergency Management Agency (GEMA) announced recently the approval of the Jenkins County Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan. More...
Registration for the annual Toys for Tots campaign, sponsored by the Jenkins County Council of Churches will be held 9:30 a.m. until 4 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 27, through Wednesday, Nov. More...
Judgment House to be held Oct. 27-31 Local area youth invite the public to join them for Judgment House 09, "A Day at Work," at the Jenkins County Recreation Department. Show times are 7- 9:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 27, through Saturday, Oct. 31. More...
It is hard to believe that it is already the middle of fall. As I write this article, it is very cool outside and wet. It seems like we are going to have a long drawn-out harvest season ahead of us. With the onset of fall, comes annual bluegrass! More...
QUESTION AND ANSWER COLUMN WITH GEORGIA INSURANCE AND FIRE COMMISSIONER JOHN OXENDIN
Q: I've heard that the number of house fires goes up in the winter. Is that true, and if so, what causes these fires? A: The number of house fires and fatalities does tend to increase during the winter months. More...
These photographs show the progress of the City of Millen's TE-grant project on Cotton Avenue. Greenspace with trees, new sidewalks with decorative bricks and new streetlights enhance the appearance of the street. More...
While the public health agencies of several surrounding counties have received their first shipment of the H1N1 (swine) flu vaccine, Jenkins County was not among the fortunate even though two cases of the H1N1 flu were confirmed in the county durin More...
Voters across the state have a new tool with which to access sample ballots in upcoming elections, voter registration information, maps to polling places, Congressional District maps, State District maps, information on elected officials and infor More...
Millen Baptist Church to hold Fall Revival Millen Baptist Church will hold Fall Revival services Sunday, Nov. 1, through Wednesday, Nov. 4. Services will be held at 11 a.m. and 6 p.m. on Sunday and at 7 p.m. Monday-Wednesday. More...
Thank you Our thanks with our true appreciation is expressed for your warmth and thoughtfulness shown to us during the loss of our loved one, our mother. Thanks for the cards, calls, prayers and the kindness shown to us during this time. More...
Lois Madlene Saxon Arthur, 91, of Sylvania died Wednesday, Oct. 14, 2009 at her residence. Funeral Services were held 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 17, 2009 at Oak Hill Baptist Church with the Rev. Jamie Archer officiating. More...
By Jenny Harper Consumer Test Kitchen Project Manager, Nestle Test Kitchens
It's true — the kitchen is the heart of the home. Ever notice how people always gather there? Whether baking treats, making dinner or spending time with family and friends, the kitchen is my favorite place to be. More...
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