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 ...

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 ...

In December 2018, Jarrod and Becca Creasy embraced a family tradition when they purchased Fries Frozen Foods from the owner, Bobby Fries, whose family owned and managed the business for 70 years. The ...

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 ...

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 ...

Founded by childhood friends John Triplett and Clark Brunson, in Mt. Vernon, GA in 2017, B&T Fresh Food Market is now one of the fastest-growing grocery chains in the state. With the company’s recent ...

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 ...

The El Mariachi Mexican restaurant located at the intersection of Winthrope Avenue and Hwy. 25 North opened on Tuesday. A “soft” opening was enjoyed by the Jenkins County Chamber of Commerce board of ...

FEMA Disaster Survivor Assistance crews are in Georgia neighborhoods helping people apply for FEMA assistance after Hurricane Helene. DSA teams wear FEMA attire and have federal photo identification ...

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 ...

Are you ready to march, ride, or dance your way into one of Millen’s favorite traditions? The Fair-on-the-Square Parade is back! And this year is extra special as the 50th annual Fairon the-Square is ...