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 ...

(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 ...

Jenkins County Coroner Henry Young confirmed that Gregory “Billy Jones” Sapp, 50, of Millen died April 30 at an Augusta hospital from injuries he received in an April 27 vehicle accident. Mr. Jones’ ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...