JCMS graduates



Jenkins County Middle School eighth grade graduates are, from left, first row: honor graduates – Philp Garza, Jacob Norris, Chassity Wilkerson, Meigan Kicklighter, Valedictorian Callie Dailey, Salutatorian Chelsea Taylor, Patsy Bunch, Whitney Jones, Britney Jones and Drew Allen; second row: honor graduates – Shiamante Grimes, Candace Waters, Jessica Williams, Emily Edenfield, Dallas Wilson, Tiller Gay, Trey Black, Shae Burke, Jacelyn […]

Millen News goes to Tybee



The Millen News traveled to Tybee Island during Spring Break with, from left, first row: Abby Wiggins and Jordan Reynolds; and back row: Harley Purvis and Nicole Wilson. (Photo contributed)

Rebate checks on the way



More than 130 million households across the nation are scheduled to start receiving economic stimulus payments, or rebate checks as they are commonly known beginning this month. The rebates are designed as a one-time boost for a national economy that is in danger of sliding into the first recession since 2001. The vast majority of people who filed a 2007 […]

JCHS to hold graduation in new gymnatorium May 23



Jenkins County High School (JCHS) is preparing for its first graduation ceremony in the new gymnatorium on May 23. Dr. Joseph Kirkland, principal of JCHS, is committed to making this the best graduation ever. In an effort to provide each graduate’s family equal access in which to observe this milestone ceremony, Dr. Kirkland will issue each graduate four reserve floor […]

Concerned citizens organize



A group of citizens concerned about the local school system met for the second time Monday, April 28, at the Jenkins County Agriculture Center with approximately 35 persons in attendance. After some discussion, those present decided to form six-per- son peer groups representing each of the county’s voting districts. The purpose of the groups would be to encourage someone from […]

Police Blotter



The Millen Police Department investigated two accidents, along with the following incidents. Wednesday, April 30 A Palmer Row resident reported the theft of a car from the residence. The resident stated that the car was parked in the yard, but was not running. It was taken sometime during the night. Sunday, May 4 Allen Jasper Thomas Jr. of Pooler was […]

Jenkins receives food, shelter program



Jenkins County has been chosen to receive $6,564 to supplement emergency food and shelter programs in the county. The selection was made by a national board that is chaired by the Federal Emergency Management Agency and consists of representatives from The Salvation Army; American Red Cross; United Jewish Communities; Catholic Charities, USA; National Council of the Churches of Christ in […]

Eagles go one for 2 for the week



The Jenkins County High School Eagles baseball team won one and lost two last week. The Eagles defeated Bryan County 5-2. Leading hitters were Trevor Weathersby 2-2, 1BB, 1RS; Josh Lee 1-1, 2BB, 1RS, 1RBI; Spencer Clark 1-2, 1 double, 1 BB; Zac Clark 1-2 1 BB; Caleb Chance 1-2 1BB, 1 RBI; and Boyd Sasser and Dag Gay 2-4. […]

Library News



Are you part of the Zine Scene? It’s a great series of workshops we’re having that will let you create your very own comic or magazine to talk or write about anything you like, and share your interests with everyone in the library! It’s a great way for artists or writers to share their talents with everyone. Speaking of writers, […]

Savannah River Winds Returns to Waynesboro



The Savannah River Winds wind ensemble will be performing at Southern Bank Pavilion on Saturday, May 10 at 7 p.m. The program will be the final concert of the Waynesboro-Burke Concert Series and is being sponsored by Southern Bank. The music ensemble is under the direction of Richard Brasco, music educator, conductor and clinician. Mr. Brasco currently conducts the Augusta […]