October is Colonial Heritage Month

National Society Colonial Dames XVII Century Richard Warren GA26 2nd Vice-President Lillian Gregory and President Dot Cauley look on as Mayor King Rocker signs a proclamation declaring October as Colonial Heritage Month in Jenkins County.

Jenkins County Medical Center Health Fair to be held Oct. 22 & 23

This year, Jenkins County Medical Center (JCMC) will be hosting a community Health Fair on October 22nd and 23rd. The objective is to provide information and health screenings to prevent illness and promote wellness throughout the community. JCMC will be offering Laboratory and Radiology services at a discounted rate. Anyone interested in participating in the great opportunity will need to […]

Window to the Past

This photo was taken at a fly-in held November, 2010 at the Jenkins County Airport with numerous aircraft participating that included manufactured aircraft, home-built, ultra lights, gyro copters and a medical flight helicopter. (Staff photo by Lavonna Johnson)

Clothing Review

The National Society Colonial Dames XVII Century Richard Warren GA26 Chapter of Waynesboro hosted a Colonial Vintage Clothing Review at the historic ice plant in Waynesboro on sept. 28, Members of the Richard Warren Chapter joined with members of the Robert Pierce Chapter of Augusta and guests to enjoy food prepared by caterer Lorraine Zipperer of Sylvvania and the clothing […]

Country Cooking with Sue Davis

“Food is home for me” and this week’s recipes are good examples of what that means – good food that is shared with family and friends in a welcoming home! Kim’s Easy Chicken and Dumplings 4 large chicken thighs 1 can cream of mushroom soup 1 can celery soup 1 can cream of chicken soup 3 cups milk 1 can […]

SCV Supports “Your State Parks Day” at Magnolia Springs

The local Buckhead-Fort Lawton Brigade, Camp No. 2102, Sons of Confederate Veterans, participated in Magnolia Springs State Park’s biggest volunteer day of the year, on September 28th. Camp members primarily focused on carpentry repairs, painting, clean up, and brush removal at the park’s Camp Lawton Museum.

Magnolia Springs Calendar of Events

Friday, October 11, 2019Hay Rides and MarshmallowsFriday, Oct 11, 2019 6 PM to 7:30 PMMagnolia Springs State Park – Millen, GA Get your sweet treats in this fun tractor-pulled hay ride down through the park, and then roast marshmallows at the amphitheater and enjoy the beauty of the serene Magnolia Lake. $3 – $10 $5 parking. 478-982-1660. Saturday, October 12, […]

The Chatter Box


Cooler weather arrived just in time for the annual Fair-on-the-Square which was held Saturday on the lawn of the Jenkins County Courthouse. And it was greatly appreciated by those participating in and attending the event. Past years have been scorching hot on “fair day”! As in past years, there were numerous crafters, food vendors and entertainers on hand throughout the […]

Letters!

Dear Editor: The State Bar of Georgia congratulates Ogeechee Judicial Circuit Superior Court Judge Lovett Bennett Jr. on receiving the prestigious Golden Eagle Award from the Coastal Georgia Council of the Boy Scouts of America. For the past 11 years, Judge Bennett has served on the council’s executive board and was scoutmaster of Troop 342 from 2004 through 2017 and […]

Toys for Tots sign-up next week

Sign-up for the Toys for Tots program, sponsored by the Jenkins County Council of Churches, will be 9 a.m. -1 p.m. Oct. 15th and 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. Oct. 17th at the Jenkins County Family Enrichment Center, Barney Avenue. To make an appointment call 982-8004. Participants should bring the following items: picture ID of head of household, proof of […]