Deborah Bennett

Details released by the Burke County Sheriff’s Office (BSCO) on the quadruple murders that occurred in Burke County earlier this month reveal that the weapon used in the shootings was legally purchased at a Jenkins County pawn shop and the burned car of one of the victims was discovered in Jenkins County. The victims have been identified as Walter Bunch, […]

The Jenkins County Commissioners adopted two moratoriums during their regular Aug. 11 meeting. The actions were taken to allow time for ordinances to be created to deal with the issues that may occur in the future. The first concern, presented by County Administrator Grady Saxon, was the location of data centers within the county. The second concern dealt with dirt […]

One of the best-kept secrets in town was revealed Friday, Aug. 14, with the unveiling of three beautiful paintings by Millen resident Julian Wade at the corner of Cotton Avenue and Gray Street, Kirkland Building. Mr. Julian has been painting since childhood but has never publicly shown his work, watercolor creations, until he was approached by Mandy Underwood, Executive Director,

The Jenkins County Medical Center (JCMC) is continuing in the planning and design phase with its Geriatric Behavioral Health addition. Updates on the project were given at the Aug. 24 meeting of the Jenkins County Hospital Authority. JCMC Chief Executive Officer Andrea Graham reported on permitted drawingsand specifications which are expected to be completed mid- September. The issue of stormwater […]

Early this month, Matt Forshee with Georgia Power Company, was the guest speaker at a meeting of the local committee of the Georgia Initiative for Community Housing (GICH) held at the Round’s on Winthrope Annex. GICH offers communities a 3-year program of collaboration and technical assistance related to housing and community development. The objective of the initiative is to help […]

Christian Andrew Lewis of Statesboro died in a 1-vehicle accident that occurred Aug. 17 on Robbins Branch Road in Screven County. He is the son of Rev. V.E. Lewis of Millen. A Georgia State Patrol accident report indicates that the victim lost control of the 2025 Toyota Corolla as it navigated a curve. The vehicle exited the roadway and was […]

Layla Proctor presented the program at the Aug. 5 meeting of the Millen Rotary Club. Layla represented the club at the Youth Leadership Awards Camp (RYLA) and related her experiences during the camp. She participated in several sessions that provided valuable information on the Youth Exchange Program, Basic Leadership Skills, Building Self-Confidence, Problem and Personality Management, and other topics. However, […]

Retiring Jenkins County Emergency Services (EMS) Director Henry Young is honoring those whom he said are the “forefathers” of the EMS service with a Memorial Plaque on display in the EMS center: Wayne Fields, Billy Bragg, John W. Williams, David Adams, Larry Thompson, Alvin Burke, Jerry Murdock, and Dr. A.P. Mulkey. Young, also listed on the plaque, is retiring Aug.

The announcement and unveiling last week of the plans and design for major improvements at the Jenkins County Schools are exciting news. “The project will reconfigure Roy Head Stadium, provide Jenkins County with a competition track, improve tennis facilities, add more than 100 on-campus parking spaces, and address several significant traffic and safety concerns around our PK–12 campus,” it was

DEBORAH BENNETT Millen News Editor Smitty Lamb, cotton merchant for Bunge Inc. and a partner in Ogeechee Farms, was the guest speaker at the Aug. 12 meeting of the Millen Rotary Club.