Oglesby-Hodges engagement



On Friday, Sept. 28, 2012 Joann and John Watson and Willie H. Clark announced the engagement of their baby girl, Shamonica Latasha Oglesby, to Christopher Domonic Hodges, son of Mrs. Phyillis Rountree and Mr. Lonnie Hodges and grandson of Mrs. Lizzie Rountree, all of Swainsboro, Georgia. The couple will be united 2 p.m. Saturday, February 16, 2013 at the Jenkins […]

JCES Lunch Menu



Monday, Feb. 18 – holiday. Tuesday, Feb. 19 – hot dog or chili/saltines; choices – oven fries fresh orange, applesauce, peach cobbler. Wednesday, Feb. 20 – baked chicken w/wheat roll or peanut butter and jelly sandwich; choices – creamed potatoes, green beans, fresh banana, sliced pears. Thursday, Feb. 21 – turkey and cheese wrap/chips or nacho chips/cheese sauce; choices – […]

Sheriff’s Report

The Jenkins County Sheriff’s Office reported the following incidents for the time period of Feb. 1 through Feb. 7.

Fire/GrassFeb. 2 – Hiltonia RoadFire/BusinessFeb. 5 – Old Savannah Road, controlledMotor Vehicle Accident/No InjuriesFeb. 6 – East Old Savannah RoadFeb. 6 – Hwy. 121Motor Vehicle Accident/Deer2 incidentsDomestic/Family DisturbanceFeb. 4 – A StreetBurlgary/ResidenceFeb. 4 – Harriett Miller RoadUnwanted Person3 incidentsSchool Traffic Detail3 incidents Harassing Telephone Calls1 incidentAlarm/Residential4 incidentsFuneral Escort1 incidentLivestock/Carcass on Roadway1 incidentDisabled Vehicle6 incidentsSuspicious Activity2 incidentsSecurity Checks98 incidents

The Chatter Box



On Feb. 14, we celebrate Valentine’s Day as a day of romance. Have you ever wondered where the tradition started? I decided to “investigate.” Here’s the short version of what I discovered. St. Valentine’s Day began as a celebration of one or more early Christian saints named “Valentinus.” The most popular legend is that St. Valentine was imprisoned for performing […]

Jim Hite

“It’s Just Not Fair”

Have you ever had something strike you and say: “It’s just not fair”? Last week, I talked about making sure that we understood clearly that our life decisions are OUR life decisions. We control how we act, how we speak to and treat those around us, how we take care of ourselves (or not), what kind of attitude we show, […]

Political Cartoon



Military Active Duty List:



E-4 Christopher Simmons, U.S. Army, Missouri; E-3 Ralphael Franklin Lovett, U.S. Army, Kuwait; E-4 Rhonda Lovett, U.S. Army Reserve, Augusta, GA; Airman First Class Aaron Comstock, U.S. Air Force, Shaw AFB, Sumter, S.C.; CSSN Bailey Alsobrooks, U.S. Navy, Supply, S-2, Sasebo, Japan; CPT Justin Grey McBride, U.S. Army, 1st Battalion, 503rd Infantry Regiment, 173rd Airborne Brigade Combat Team, RC-East, Afghanistan; […]

Library News



You’ve been asking for it for years – now it’s here! E-books and audiobooks are available for checkout now! Looking for a gift for the book lover in your life? Come the library and you can bring home romance, thanks to our great book sale! Speaking of books and the people who love them, why not make a Blind Date […]

Church News



Rocky Ford to host programRocky Ford Baptist Church will celebrate its pastoral anniversaryof Pastor Thelma Evans, 2 p.m. Feb. 16. The public is invited tocelebrate a woman of God who loves god and God’s people.Lane Grove to host Black History programA Black History celebration will be held at Lane Grove BaptistChurch 5 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 23. The speaker will be […]

Date Book



Valentine’s Dinner Theater to be held Celebrate Valentine’s Day with Millen Better Hometown (MBHT). MBHT will sponsor a Valentine’s Dinner Theater 7 p.m. Friday, Feb.15, at the Millen Community House. The play, St. Valentine’s Day, stars Diane Wade and Anna Crowe. Dinner will be served before the show. Tickets are $15 and may be purchased at the Millen/Jenkins County Chamber […]