MPD investigation leads to arrest of online predator
March 12, 2024
The Millen Police Department (MPD) conducted another successful investigation resulting in the arrest of a Snellville man for internet crimes against children. On March 6, the Gwinnett County Police Department...
Two local seats contested in the November election
March 12, 2024
Qualifying as candidates in the May 21 General Primary/Nonpartisan Election and Nov. 5 General Election ended at noon on March 8. Thirteen candidates qualified for the two elections. All candidates...
Millen non-profit addresses child trafficking in Thailand
March 12, 2024
Child trafficking is a global concern that occurs to some degree in every country in the world. Global Relief Association for Crisis and Emergencies, Inc. (GRACE) is a Millen-based non-profit...
Grand Jury Returns True Bills
March 12, 2024
A Jenkins County Grand Jury met in Jenkins County Superior Court this week and returned the following true bills. Vishal Singh – making a false statement. Marriunti Taevon Boyd –...
Harper receives scholarship
March 12, 2024
Bessie Taylor Harper, a senior at Edmund Burke Academy, was a recent guest at the Georgia State Convention of the...
School Board Appreciation Week
March 12, 2024
The Jenkins County School System is joining in a statewide celebration to salute the efforts of local school board members....
Meet your local Planters EMC linemen – Jason Wilson
March 12, 2024
(Editor’s Note –This is the eighth in a series of feature articles on local linemen employed by Planters Electric Membership...
James Welton Rocker’s story
March 12, 2024
Our names are Matthew and Amy Rocker and we have two sweet boys. Samuel is our 7-year-old and the best...
MPD arrests two juveniles in burglaries
March 12, 2024
Two juveniles, ages, 14 and 15, both of the Millen area, were taken into custody by the Millen Police Department...
The Chatter Box
March 12, 2024
I had a few quiet minutes at the News office one day last week when my attention was captured by...
The Chatter Box
March 5, 2024
What is time? I recently watched a video in which the commentator attempted to answer that question. It is a...
The Chatter Box
February 27, 2024
Who says you can’t teach an old dog new tricks? I am learning new things every day – well attempting...
Church News
March 12, 2024
OUR POLICY This section is a complimentary service for Jenkins County churches hosting free public services. We will run your...
Church News
March 5, 2024
OUR POLICY This section is a complimentary service for Jenkins County churches hosting free public services. We will run your...
Church News
March 5, 2024
Spring Revival Kelsey Chapel Baptist Church will host a Spring Revival 7:30 p.m. nightly, March 12-14. Guest ministers will be:...
Ronda Rich
March 12, 2024
On the bookcase, at the top of the stairs, sets a framed photos of two young girls, barely out of...
Don Lively
March 12, 2024
Well, it finally got me. It hit me like a mule kick to the chest. Okay, I’ve never actually been...
This & That
March 12, 2024
It is the season for wild daffodils growing in ditches up and down the roads. Half the flowers in my...