She loved me so much. Often, she’d tell stories of my childhood and always begin with, “You were the cutest little thing I ever seen.” Her favorite story to tell happened when I was three. “Your Mama ...

Since the program began in 2002, Jenkins County has gone nearly 20 years without a Georgia Court- Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) volunteer. However, last week that changed when Shanelle Carr took ...

The Jenkins County Family Enrichment Center (JCFEC) and the Millen Lions Club might not appear to have a connection at first glance. However, one organization’s program to help children learn to read, ...

Friendship Baptist Church will celebrate its 143rd Church Anniversary 3 p.m. May 18. Guest speaker will be the Rev. James Walthour, pastor, Needful Baptist Church, Millen, and Dickey Grove Baptist ...

Jenkins County Elementary School staff members nominated students for the March “FLY Student of the Month” to reward academic excellence and behavior. These students are great representatives of the ...

Since its return to a hospital authority, Jenkins County Medical Center (JCMC) has leaned on trusted relationships and strategic partnerships to ensure long-term sustainability and success. One of the ...

Jenkins, Jefferson, and Burke counties Senior Citizen Centers descended on the Jenkins County School System’s gymnasium Tuesday evening for a joint Senior Prom. Shown in their prom attire are Jenkins ...

The Millen Rotary Club hosted Jenkins County High School honor graduates for the club’s annual Career Day on April 23, followed by a special luncheon with club members. Career Day offers students a ...

Jenkins County Elementary School 5th graders recently participated in a writing contest sponsored by the United Daughters of the Confederacy (UDC) Margaret Jones #27 Chapter. Joy Michelis with the UDC ...

Melissa Walker of Millen was recently elected to membership into The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi, the nation's oldest and most selective all-discipline collegiate honor society, at The University ...

Eric Nathaniel Bell 􀄃 driving while license suspended, expired vehicle decal, no proof of insurance, seat belt violation, hold placed for bench warrant State Court; 04/25; JCSO Jessica Lane 􀄃 hold ...

10 YEARS AGO – APRIL 29, 2015 Jenkins County’s first solar farm was up and running. The 3,400 solar panels generate enough electricity to power 200 homes. Solar power provided 2,500 Georgians jobs and ...