2007-06-13

The Chatter Box



We welcome Melodye Williams back to our office staff this week. Melodye has been working at The True Citizen for awhile, and we are delighted to get her back at The Millen News. Thanks, Bonnie Taylor, and, Roy Chalker, for sending her “home.” Unfortunately, she came home to a hot house. It is early Monday morning, and the thermostat in […]

Super Mom



Gayle Brinson of Millen accepts a $2,500 Kay’s Jeweler’s gift card from BI-LO Store Manager Buddy Saxon. Brinson was a winner in BILO’s “Super Mom Sweepstakes” contest. Customers shopping BI-LO supermarkets from Jan. 24- March 20 picked up game pieces every trip to affix to a game board. Completing a prize combination on the game board entitled the participant to […]

Millen Woman’s Club



The Millen Woman’s Club April meeting was held at the pool house of Veronica Cowart. As members arrived, refreshments were served by hostesses, Barbara Bowers and Veronica Cowart. President Diane Wade called the meeting to order and led the group in the Pledge of Allegiance. Brenda Sharpe gave the inspiration on mothers. Marilyn Knight presented a Leadership Tip on Juniorettes, […]

Syl-View Happenings



We received word from the Georgia Health Care Association in Atlanta that our Teen Volunteer of the Year, Jordan Zeigler, has been named the Teen Volunteer of the Year for the state. She has been nominated to the American Health Care Association for national honors. Jordan has been a regular volunteer at Syl-View since childhood, and we are so proud […]

2007 Cheer Camp underway



This week the Jenkins County High School (JCHS) Varsity and Competition Cheerleading Squads are holding “Cheer Camp 2007.” Those attending have learned cheers, chants and dances. The girls will hold a community pep rally for everyone to come and enjoy 11 a.m. Friday, June 15, in the JCHS gym. Pictured are, from left, front row: Megan Fields, Jamie Herrmann, Danielle […]

Local family seeks help in locating missing man



The family of Gregory Joyner, 27, of Millen has reported him missing. Family members said they have not seen or heard from Joyner since Thursday, May 31, and are seeking the public’s help in locating him. Joyner is described as being 6’1″, 220 pounds with red hair. Family members said he was last seen walking in the vicinity of the […]

The Millen News goes on vacation!



Byron Scogins of Millen displays a copy of The Millen News while on a recent trip to Daytona Beach, Fla. (Photo contributed)

Local roads to get striping



The Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) announced last week that two Jenkins County roads are included in a 327-mile striping contract awarded May 18 to Peek Pavement Markings of Columbus for $1,361,225. The contract will improve road markings on 46 roads in 18 counties. In Jenkins County, Old Perkins Road will get 6.24 miles of striping, and Perkins- Greenfork Road […]

Favorite Family photo



This photo was taken during the Centennial celebration at Oak Hill Baptist Church in 1975. Those shown are, from left, Myrt Wilson, Carrie Mae McKinney, Evelyn Walraven, Yvonne Johnson, Mildred Wiggins, Maxine Deeds, Evelyn Denham and Sarah Wilson. (Photo contributed)

Chamber applauds Mrs. Messex



The Jenkins County Chamber of Commerce recently presented Mrs. Lee Messex with the “Chamber Applauds” award in recognition of the beautiful window boxes at her residence on College Avenue. From left, are Mrs. Messex, Jerry Messex and Paula Herrington, chamber executive director. (Staff photo by Deborah Bennett)