Harvest of Fun set for Oct. 30



Cotton Avenue in downtown Millen will be alive again with family fun as Millen Better Hometown (MBHT) sponsors the 12th annual Harvest of Fun 6-8 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 30. Children up to age 12 are invited to enjoy free games, activities, treats and prizes sponsored by local merchants, civic groups, individuals and churches. Another popular part of the evening is […]

City could benefit from King America ruling




The City of Millen could benefit from the $1 million in environmental projects on the Ogeechee River that King America Finishing was ordered to pay for in a new consent order issued last week. The order stems from a massive fish kill on the Ogeechee in May 2011 that was linked to discharge from the company. The previous consent order […]

Commissioners approve Energy Tax Ordinance




The Georgia Legislature has approved a plan that exempts manufacturers from paying Local Option Sales Tax (LOST) and Special Local Option Sales Tax (SPLOST) on energy used in manufacturing. To recover some of the tax revenue the county will lose, the Jenkins County Commissioners approved an Energy Use Excise Tax Ordinance during a recent meeting. Theordinancewillestablisha2percentEnergyExciseTax that will be implemented […]

Advance voting is underway




Absentee/advance voting is currently underway for the Nov. 6 General Election and city-wide Municipal Special Election for the City of Millen. All absentee/advance voting for both elections is taking place in the Jenkins County Registrar’s Office at the Jenkins County Courthouse Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. until 5 p.m. Anyone who was registered to vote as of Oct. 9 […]

Candidate Forum to be held Nov. 1



The annual Town Meeting, sponsored by Jenkins County Family Enrichment, will be held 7 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 1. The program for this year’s meeting will be a Candidate Forum for those seeking election to public office. Attendees will be able to hear local candidates’ platform and ideas for the citizens of Jenkins County. The forum will provide a great opportunity […]

City sets millage – no tax increase




The City of Millen adopted an 8.073 millage rate for 2012 during a public hearing held Oct. 17. The city has not increased its millage rate since 2008. The rate is expected to generate approximately $2,866 less in net taxes than the previous year due to a slight decrease in the city’s tax digest. The 2011 tax digest was listed […]

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Practice tree stand safety during deer season



The Georgia Department of Natural Resources, Wildlife Resources Division, is encouraging local hunters to practice tree stand safety this hunting season. Please follow the following safety tips because tree stands are the leading cause of huntingrelated incidents in Georgia each year. Always check the hardware on your tree stand become familiar with its features prior to hunting from it. Always […]

FBLA Commemorates 9-11



Most middle school students were toddlers when America faced its most hostile terrorist attacks, and some may not understand the significance of the event. That is not the case for Jenkins County Middle School (JCMS) Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA). They demonstrated their commitment to service when they visited the local EMS building on the 11th anniversary of the […]

Hispanic Heritage month



In honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, Sept. 15 to Oct. 15, Jenkins County High School (JCHS) engaged in many activities to learn more about Hispanic cultures and the achievements of American citizens with ancestors from Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean and Central and South America. Each year, National Hispanic Heritage Month is from Sept. 15 to Oct. 15. The dates were […]