Card of Thanks



Thank You We would like to thank everyone for the prayers, calls, food, cards, memorial donations, visits, love and support you showed to our family during out time at the hospital and during our loss. Your acts of kindness will always be remembered. God bless each of you. Love, The family of Minnie Bell Becton Sherrod

In Memoriam



In Memory of My Husband Gordon Sasser To Those I Love and To Those Who Love Me When I am gone, release me, let me go, I have so many things to see and do. You mustn’t tie yourself to me with tears, Be thankful for our beautiful years. I gave to you my love, you can only guess, How […]

A Hidden Gem

Opera House recognized for historic preservation

Thousands of individuals across the country are celebrating National Preservation Month this May. “Discover America’s Hidden Gems” is the theme of the month-long celebration sponsored by the National Trust for Historic Preservation. A “hidden gem” in Millen is the last building on the east end of Cotton Avenue known as “The Opera House.” During Preservation Month 2012 Millen Better Hometown […]

Wade Parker

MANAGING HERBICIDE DRIFT


Many times we think of herbicide drift as being confined to row-crop, pasture, and hay farmers. I am sure you have heard of a cotton field damaged from 2,4-D or a land owner’s pine trees dying from a nearby paraquat application. However, many times we experience the same problem with homeowners and gardeners. It is very hard to keep weeds […]

friends of magnolia state park recognized



Rep. John Barrow visits Jenkins




Congressman John Barrow (GA-12) visited Jenkins County Tuesday, May 22, spending time at several local businesses and industries and visiting with local citizens. While in Millen, Cong. Barrow toured the Jenkins Correctional Center and praised Warden Ralph Kemp for his leadership of the facility. He also expressed enthusiasm and support for the construction of a facility in Jenkins County by […]

Bethany birthdays



McAlpine graduates from Paine College



Avery Jamar McAlpine, 2007 Jenkins County High School (JCHS) graduate, has attained his goal and is a member of the graduating Class of 2012 at Paine College with a Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting. McAlpine has accomplished a lot at Paine College, starting with baseball. He has made second team All-Conference, All-Tournament, Player of the week, two-time Cy Young […]

Becton makes Dean’s list



2012-05-30 E-Edition