The new solar farm currently under construction on Old Louisville Road in Jenkins County could provide numerous jobs for local citizens. Triad Inc. America is hosting a Solar Construction Job Fair Thursday, June 16, from 9 a.m. More...
Fewer Jenkins Countians were unemployed in April than March, according to statistics released by the Georgia Department of Labor. The county’s unemployment rate dropped from 8.0% in March to 7.4% for April. More...
Kayla Janann Miller is a recent graduate of Metter High School. She is currently enrolled at Southeastern Technical College where she is pursuing a degree as a Registered Nurse. More...
This Sunday will be Father’s Day, a time to celebrate all the fathers in our lives. I was fortunately to have had three – my daddy, granddaddy and step-father. More...
In riding around our county and some surrounding counties, I’ve seen some beautiful crops grown by our farmers, especially their corn. What I’ve seen so far is worthy of a Progressive Farmer Magazine cover. More...
One thing that is universal in the human experience is suffering. No matter who you are or where you come from, sooner or later you will come across a day, or more likely days, of adversity. More...
With several different projects underway, construction, construction and more construction can be seen in the downtown area of the City of Millen! More...
East Georgia State College has awarded the Hubert and Nell Reeves Scholarship to Sierra Suggs, a recent graduate of Jenkins County High School. More...
Postmaster Brantley Daniel retires after serving with the U.S. Postal service since May 31, 1933. Several are being considered to take his place, including Robbie Womack, John Davenport Jr., George Mays, Ellis Stephens, Rudolph Parker and Mrs. More...
Mr. Charles Alvin Sherrod, Jr., 61 years old, of Odum, GA died Monday, June 6, at his home. He was born in Jenkins County, was retired from Norfolk Southern Railroad after 38.5 years, and attended New Beginnings In Christ Church. More...
Sylvania -James Earl "Jimmy" Joiner, age 68, passed away Tuesday, June 7, 2016, in Jenkins County. He was born in Jenkins County, Ga. to the late Gary Vincent & Juanita McLean Joiner. More...