A mandatory cellphone ban could be coming for all public high schools in Georgia after the positive outcomes reported by schools that have already implemented such policies. A new state law will ...

The Bites & Boogie event sponsored by the Jenkins County Chamber of Commerce on Nov. 6th at the Millen Community House was a great success! Appreciation was expressed to everyone who came out to eat, ...

A controversy erupted at the Nov. 11th meeting of the Jenkins County Commissioners over the county’s construction/ inspection fee schedule and requirement that residents obtain a building permit for ...

It is a tradition for the Jenkins County Retired Teachers to enjoy Thanksgiving Dinner when it is served in the Jenkins County school lunchroom. Attending the luncheon on Nov. 13th were, from left, ...

It’s just a memory now. And, perhaps I won’t recall it precisely because of the decades that have passed but I will tell it as best I can. I was what people used to call a “late in life child” so my ...

Having an original song nominated for Grammy consideration is a “big deal” by anyone’s standard. For Wally Silver, of Millen, and the Silversel band, it is a dream that came true! The group’s song, ...

After decades in funeral service, I’ve learned that one of the most emotional steps in grief doesn’t happen at the funeral home, at the church, or by the graveside. It happens later—quietly, privately ...

Patrick Rothfuss is an acclaimed American author best known for his fantasy series “ The Kingkiller Chronicle,” which includes the novels “The Name of the Wind” and “The Wise Man’s Fear.” I came ...

Christmas season is almost upon us, and one thing I love about this time of year are all of the classic holiday movies. I couldn’t wait as a kid to use one of the three available channels to catch the ...

Sunday School begins at 10 a.m. and the worship service at 11 a.m. The guest minister will be Vincent Flowers. Rev. P.M. Broomfield is the pastor. The public is invited. 2nd Pastoral Anniversary Lane ...

Members of the Jenkins County High School Class of 1960 shown are, from left, Kay Phillips, Hubert Reeves III, Linda Smith, Sylvia Newton, Diane Kent, Newton Spiers, unknown, Shirley Toole, Eddie ...