Journey of Faith

How to Live in this Life


In a recent Sunday School class, I asked the following question, “If you knew the exact date that you would die, how would you live?” The general consensus answer is what I expected. Most said that they would “live it up” until the last moments of life and then seek forgiveness. I think that is the answer I would expect […]

Finish to Fieldwork


This week’s column marks the end of fieldwork at Camp Lawton, at least for the summer. There’s always more information to be gathered, and as students return in the fall, so does the possibility for volunteer labour experience from our students. There are several areas that need further survey, with geophysical equipment, and possibly more metal detecting survey. The last […]

Clifford T. Howard

Clifford T. Howard entered into eternal rest on Saturday, July 10, 2021. She made her transition from this life to everlasting life in the presence of God, our Lord and Savior. Her childhood years were all spent in Millen, Georgia. She started her education at Jenkins County Training School in Millen, Georgia. She received her B.S. degree in education from […]

Nancy Rountree Williams

Nancy Rountree Williams, 69, of Albany, GA, died July 18, 2021 at her residence surrounded by her family. Graveside funeral services will be held Wednesday, July 21, 2021 at 10:00 A.M. at Crown Hill Cemetery. Rev. Christy Bandy, Rev. Jim Morrow and Laurel Griffith officiating. Nancy was born in Augusta, GA on July 6, 1952 to David and Jean Rountree. […]

Teresa Tidwell Whitaker

Teresa Ann (Tidwell) Whitaker died June 25th, 2021, at her home in Lexington Indiana, surrounded by her family, after a courageous battle with cancer. She was the beloved only child of Mr. & Mrs. Ray H. Tidwell of Sardis Georgia. She was a fiercely devoted mother and grandmother and she will be held forever in the hearts of her family. […]

Church News

August 4: Wednesday Night Prayer Meeting resumes at Scarboro Baptist Church at 6:00 p.m. August 22: Millen Baptist Church will hold a dedication service in the remodeled sanctuary at 11 a.m., all are invited to attend. September 19: Bethel AME Millen will reopen to the public for their Sunday service. Please contact Rev. Jerlyn Hudson for more information at 706-750-2985. […]

Lift High the Cross



Being raised and growing up in the Baptist Church, I had never heard of the hymn, “Lift High the Cross” until I became an Episcopalian. The first time I heard the hymn, it brought a new joyous and overwhelming feeling of honor and adoration for what Christ did for us and for our salvation. The song also gave me a […]

Former Millen resident apprehended



Friday, July 9 officers with the Millen Police Department responded to a call on South Gray Street in reference to a suspect entering a vehicle. The incident, which occurred the previous day involved a vehicle being entered while the car’s owner was doing business with a merchant on East Winthrope Avenue. Rasheim Lavon Ward, a twenty seven year old male […]

BOOKING LOG

July 5-July 11, 2021 Miguel Carlos Paredes Angel 7/5; Driving Under Influence; Failure to Drive within Single Lane Maintain Lane; No Drivers License; Obstruction of an Officer; Open Container; Possession of Alcoholic Beverage; Seat Belt Violation; GSP Todd Carroll 7/9; Hold for Weekend; JCSO Danthome Gamble 7/9; Speeding 55 Zone (11-20 Miles Over); Driving w/Suspended or Revoked; JCSO Houston Lee […]

Jenkins County Recreation Department Events

July 14 – Aug 15 Spotlight Dance Academy Registration for Season 8! Classes begin August 2. Tap, ballet/lyrical, jazz, hip hop. Register August 2-31 GIRLS FLAG Football Ages 8U, 10U, 12U, 14U, 17U. $50 registration fee. August 2-31 Football Registration Ages 4-12 Flag – 4-6 yrs Tackle 7 & 8, 9 & 10, 5th & 6th graders. $50 registration fee. […]