The Millen Rotary Club recently recognized Jenkins County’s Rotary Scholastic Scholars during a luncheon held in the school system’s cafeteria. To be eligible, students must maintain a 90+ average ...

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 – Election season is approaching. This is the first in a series of articles on “The Right to Vote” that will expose myths and discuss voting procedures and issues. “I don’t vote because ...

The New Year brought a welcomed and exciting announcement from the Jenkins County Development Authority. The group announced last week that Omega Designs and Projects, Inc. is opening a facility in ...

(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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

During the group’s Monday night meeting this week, the Jenkins County Hospital Authority (JCHA) approved the formation of a Foundation to benefit the Jenkins County Medical Center (JCMC). 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 ...