In a nod to the spread of opioids, Georgia is installing overdose reversal kits at all 2,300 public schools in the state using money from a legal settlement with the pharmaceutical industry.

Larry Allen Wiggins, age 72, of Millen, passed away Saturday, Nov. 29, 2025 at his sister’s home under the care of Georgia Hospice. He was born on May 14, 1953 in Jenkins County, where he lived all of ...

JENKINS COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS IN THE WORK-BASED LEARNING PROGRAM ARE SHOWN ON THEIR JOBS Students enrolled in the Jenkins County High School’s (JCHS) work-based learning program are earning big ...

The girls’ and boys’ cross country teams delivered strong performances at the GIAA State Championship Meet, showcasing impressive talent and determination across all divisions. In the girls’ race, ...

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Jenkins County Sheriff Robert Oglesby confirmed late Tuesday night the death of Cash Elliot Weeks in the Jenkins County Jail from suspected suicide. Rumors of his death began circulating in the ...

The Millen News recently traveled with Burt Rocker, Christa Walters, Angela DeLay, and Ken DeLay out west to the Four Corners of the Grand Canyon and other national parks. This photo was taken at the ...

At first blush, this might seem like a Christmas tale but, soon, you will see the joy of thanks giving in it. When I left home to work in a land far away, Mama said, “I’ll give you the same advice my ...

The Millen News welcomes Ty Boynton as the newspaper’s sports reporter. Ty is a 2025 graduate of Jenkins County High School and is well qualified as a writer. Ty began writing creatively at the age of ...

Members of the Jenkins County High School Class of 1960 shown are, from left, Kay Phillips, Hubert Reeves III, Linda Smith, Sylvia Newton, Diane Kent, Newton Spiers, unknown, Shirley Toole, Eddie ...

Patrick Rothfuss is an acclaimed American author best known for his fantasy series “ The Kingkiller Chronicle,” which includes the novels “The Name of the Wind” and “The Wise Man’s Fear.” I came ...

Plans for the development of a playground at the Millen Community House are moving forward. Mayor King Rocker recently appointed a Playground Committee to jump-start the project. Committee members are ...