Discover the joy of reading with a visit to one of the Book Boxes located around the city and county, generously supported by Charlie Rossman, realtor, and Jenkins County Family Enrichment Center ...

Several years ago, Tink was writing a Hallmark Hall of Fame movie. These are there most prestigious movies. They have a bigger budget, bigger stars, and much attention is paid to the writer of the ...

Burke Health recently made a $100,000 Georgia HEART contribution to the Jenkins County Medical Center (JCMC). The HEART program allows individuals and businesses to donate their state income taxes to ...

Jenkins County Medical Center Chief Nursing Officer, Monica Johnson, BSN, RN, was recognized last week as member of the Leadership GHA Class of 2025-2026. The Leadership GHA is a six months leadership ...

On summer days, our swimming hole stays pretty busy. In fact, Tink has taken to keeping a calendar of who wants it when. Often, I sit on the porch to write and hear the sweetness of childish laughter ...

Mandy Underwood, Jenkins County Chamber of Commerce/Development Authority Executive Director, reported on the 2025 activities of the Main Street Millen (MSM) organization during the Jan. 6th Millen ...

My girls and I had the distinct pleasure of spending Christmas with my college roommate, Susie Byrd, out in El Paso. Spending time with Susie and her family is always delightful for many reasons.

Continuing the work of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. (MLK Jr.) was the theme for the MLK Jr. Breakfast held Saturday, Jan. 10th, at the First Baptist Church in Millen. Cregg Green, guest speaker, was ...

The Jenkins County Chamber of Commerce plans to showcase local regional talent on a historic wall in downtown Millen through the Rotating Mural Wall Project. “This installation will feature three ...

I have come to terms with being unusual. Just like everyone else, I am the sum of a lot of odd parts. Some parts do not seem like they should fit together, yet here I am. There are a few things about ...

F. Scott Fitzgerald said, “January is the Monday of all the months.” I think he hit the mark. January starts with a lot of enthusiasm with all the New Year celebrations, just as Mondays start with the ...

The Jenkins County High School Class of 1976 will hold a 50thYear Class Reunion. The event is expected to be held in June or July 2026. “Now it’s time to come together and celebrate how far we’ve all ...