James “Jake” Marbach, 89, of S.C. died Jan. 20



Mr. James C. “Jake” Marbach, 89, of North Augusta, S.C. died Tuesday, Jan. 20, 2009 at Veteran’s Victory House in Walterboro, S.C. His funeral was 11 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 22, at Crowe-Fields Funeral Home with the Revs. Fred Gunter and Bob Walker officiating. Burial was in the Millen Cemetery. Jake was a native of Millen. He moved to Augusta before […]

Miss Davis to wed Mr. Cates



Mr. and Mrs. Albert Davis of Millen announce the engagement of their daughter, Amber Lauren, to John Ryan Cates, son of Lynn Bowers, the late Mark Bowers and the late Danny Cates, all of Millen. The bride-elect is a 2005 graduate of Jenkins County High School. She is also a graduate of East Georgia College in Swainsboro with an associate’s […]

Library News



We’re so excited! This Saturday, Jan. 31, at 11 a.m., Donna Washington will be performing in the Jenkins County Library! She is a nationally-known storyteller, author and recording artist, and can spin a tale that will have adults and children both hanging on the edge of their seats, waiting to see what happens next. Can’t make it to the Jenkins […]

Harold Moore preserves ‘Yesteryear’



The “out with the old and in with the new” mentality has no place in Harold Moore’s way of thinking. He prefers to preserve and rehabilitate the old – buildings that is. His recent purchase and renovation of the 813 Cotton Avenue building that was formerly occupied by The Millen News, is his fourth such project. While it is still […]

Millen resident marches in D.C.

INAUGURAL PARADE

Lance Corporal Adam Lanier of Millen was one of 81 members of the 8th & I Marine Barracks, Washington, D.C., selected to march in the Presidential Inaugural Parade for President Barrack Obama last week. Established in 1801, the “8th & I” is known as the oldest active post in the Marine Corps. The Barracks supports both ceremonial and security missions […]

JCES named Distinguished School ’08-09



The Jenkins County school system is pleased to announce that the Jenkins County Elementary School (JCES) has been recognized as a Georgia Title I Distinguished School for 2008- 2009. Title I schools have a significant population of students who are economically disadvantaged and receive federal monies to assist with the education of these students. Schools recognized as Title I Distinguished […]

Qualifying fees announced



The City of Millen announced this week qualifying fees for positions up for election in the Non-partisan General Election to take place Nov. 3. The three seats on Millen City Council to be elected are: Ward #1, presently held by Walter Thomas; Ward #2, presently held by Ivey McMillan; and Ward #3, presently held by James Ford. The fee is […]

New store opens doors



The Millen-Jenkins County Chamber of Commerce recently sponsored a ribboncutting ceremony for the New and Used Bargain Store located on Daniel Street. From left, are City of Millen Administrator Lamar Faircloth, Chamber Director Clay Boulineau, Ron Alexander, owner Lillian Priegel and Chamber Executive Director Paula Herrington. The business features a variety of items purchased wholesale from chain stores such as […]

Absentee ballots for Special Election available



Absentee ballots for the March 17 Special Election are now available. Applications may be made in the office of the Jenkins County Registrar at the Jenkins County Courthouse until Friday, March 13. Voters do not have to give a reason for voting absentee and no photo I.D. is required when voting by mail. However, first time registrants who are making […]

JCHS Fall Athletic Banquet



The Jenkins County Booster Club sponsored a fall athletic banquet at Jenkins County High School Thursday, Jan. 22, honoring student athletes. Shown are, from left, the competition cheerleaders: first row: Crisalyn Walker-MVP Award, Kyleigh Spidle, Brittany Johnson, Cierra Joyner- Eagle Team Award and Hayley Newton; second row: Mackenzie Walker, Zandra Lake, Teanna Taylor, Mikeshia Williams-Most Improved Award and Krysten Fail; […]