The Georgia Department of Natural Resources (DNR) will close the state’s salt waters to commercial and recreational oyster harvesting for human consumption effective 6 a.m. Sunday, June 1, 2025. The ...

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 ...

Mexican cuisine is coming to Millen. The Abuelos Cocina Mexicana restaurant will soon be located in the Multi-Venue building located at the corner of Cotton Avenue and Daniel Street. The opening date ...

(Editor’s Note: The Millen News did not receive a response from Mayoral candidate Terry Hearn. Responses from Millen City Council candidates will appear in next week’s issue.) MIKE DANN Tell us a ...

Georgia Southern University (GSU) recently recognized approximately 2,520 students for excellence in academics on the Fall 2024 President's List. To be eligible for the President's List, a student ...

Grandchildren, a wrap-around porch, and high ceilings played a part in the employment of Leroy (pronounced La-Roy) Gary and his relocation to Millen with his wife, Tara (pronounced Tar-Ra). Gary has ...

Do you know someone who’s got a child under 5 years old? Let them know about the “1,000 Books Before Kindergarten” program! It’s pretty much what it sounds like, a way to encourage parents to help ...

School Superintendent Dr. John Paul Hearn and the Jenkins County Board of Education (BOE) members are making the safety of students, staff, and visitors to the schools a top priority. During the BOE’s ...

In the early morning hours of Sunday, March 24, 2024 at approximately 1:25 a.m. Angeline Budgett received news that shattered her world. She received a call no parent should ever have to answer. The ...

Wendell Clark, Jenkins County Recreation Department director, is shown with a new Automatic External Defibrillator (AED) donated by Jenkins County Emergency Medical Services (EMS). The new unit will ...

Jenkins County Elementary School 5th grade students enjoyed a tour of historic downtown Millen on Friday of last week. The event was sponsored by Main Street Millen. Places visited included: Bank of ...

CoreCivic/Jenkins Correctional Center (JCC) confirms that an inmate at the facility died from injuries received in a physical altercation that occurred around 12.42 a.m. on Jan. 9. Jenkins County ...