2016-06-15

James E. “Jimmy” Joiner



Sylvania -James Earl “Jimmy” Joiner, age 68, passed away Tuesday, June 7, 2016, in Jenkins County. He was born in Jenkins County, Ga. to the late Gary Vincent & Juanita McLean Joiner. He worked as a carpenter with the Local Union 256 UBC Savannah and was a member of Millen Baptist Church and Black Creek United Methodist Church. He was […]

Charles Alvin Sherrod, Jr.,



Mr. Charles Alvin Sherrod, Jr., 61 years old, of Odum, GA died Monday, June 6, at his home. He was born in Jenkins County, was retired from Norfolk Southern Railroad after 38.5 years, and attended New Beginnings In Christ Church. He loved fishing, relaxing, and spending time with his grandchildren, family, and friends. He is preceded in death by his […]

Church News



Jones Temple to host Choir Anniversary The 13th anniversary of the Jones Temple Male Choir will be celebrated 2:30 p.m. Sunday, June 26th. The parade of choirs/ groups will include Jones Temple Male Choir-honorees, Jones Temple Jr. Choir, Newton Grove, Union Chapel Male Choir, Brinson Rock-Cross & Green, Jones Temple Sr. Choir and Joyful Angels. Rev. Matthew Davis is the […]

Datebook



Summer Art Camp for youth Art Camp will be available in June for youth grades two through five. The camp, sponsored by Millen Woman’s Club and taught by Jeannine Curl, will be held June 27- 30 at the Jenkins County Agriculture Center on Barney Avenue from 8:30-11:30 a.m. Students will create a piece of jewelry and an acrylic painting on […]

Don Lively

DADDIES THEN, DADDIES NOW

Daddy’s Daddy was a farmer and a fox hunter, among other things. Had he lived in a later era he might have been called a “renaissance man” since he was good at many things. Born less than fifteen years after the end of the War Between The States, known to this day in my family as The War Of Northern […]

Triad Inc. America to host Job Fair



The new solar farm currently under construction on Old Louisville Road in Jenkins County could provide numerous jobs for local citizens. Triad Inc. America is hosting a Solar Construction Job Fair Thursday, June 16, from 9 a.m. until noon and from 1-4 p.m. at the Jenkins County Agricultural Center, 434 Barney Avenue. Job positions are available for experienced electricians, heavy […]

Mike Reese

“I was just thinking”

In riding around our county and some surrounding counties, I’ve seen some beautiful crops grown by our farmers, especially their corn. What I’ve seen so far is worthy of a Progressive Farmer Magazine cover. It’s been awhile since I’ve seen corn as green and thick, and loaded down with heavy, silver-tasseled ears. It’s a sight that I could imagine us […]

The Chatter Box



This Sunday will be Father’s Day, a time to celebrate all the fathers in our lives. I was fortunately to have had three – my daddy, granddaddy and step-father. My daddy, Junior Chester, died in 1994 and though that was a long time ago, a day rarely passes that I don’t think of him. I still see him in the […]

Recent graduate



Kayla Janann Miller is a recent graduate of Metter High School. She is currently enrolled at Southeastern Technical College where she is pursuing a degree as a Registered Nurse. She also plans to obtain a degree as a Nurse Practitioner at Georgia Southern University. She is the daughter of Joelle (James) Miller of Metter and Gene and Leigh Miller of […]

City of Millen announces cut-off and restoration policy



The City of Millen has announced a new cut-off and restoration policy for utility customers. Effective July 1st, when a City of Millen utility customer has been cut off and is requesting restoration of service, between 5-9 p.m., the customer is to be informed by the employee taking call that in order for services to be restored, customer must provide […]