Jenkins County

the best of country and small-town life

Anyone who has ever dreamed of finding a friendly, unpretentious, yet progressive place to call home for their family and their business should take a look at Jenkins County. We offer the best of rural and small-town living. Jenkins County offers a relaxed lifestyle, a strong sense of community, and a mind for business.

One of Georgia’s few remaining free-flowing streams – the Ogeechee River – and our rich green forest teeming with wildlife anchor Jenkins County’s natural beauty, making us a haven for recreation and leisure enthusiasts. Our friendly community is close to both Augusta and Savannah, Georgia, giving us access to major medical facilities, airports, industry support services and entertainment.

Housing

One of the reasons Jenkins County is such a great place to live is our affordable homes and land. A starter home may be had for less than $130,000 and most pre-owned homes in Millen list for less than $200,000. Large family homes, mini-farms, on acreage or in-town neighborhood lots can be purchased amidst Jenkins County’s scenic beauty and friendly environment. The average listing price for a home in Jenkins County is $220,000.

Source: Realtor.com 2023

Healthcare

Jenkins County Medical Center, a regional center of medical excellence, offers the highest quality care in hospital, clinical, diagnostic and therapeutic services to our Jenkins County residents. The medical center offers a 24-hour emergency department, diagnostic testing, cardiac and pulmonary care, a diabetes clinic, outpatient surgeries, outpatient psychiatric service, orthopedic surgeries, and physical, occupational and speech therapies.

Jenkins County EMS provides non-emergency and emergency services for Jenkins County. The ambulance service is licensed through the department of human resources as an advanced life support system and is capable of performing all advanced life saving skills including advanced airway skills, O.B., trauma, and pediatric life support. Additionally, Jenkins County is only a hour’s drive from the highly regarded teaching hospitals and medical centers of Augusta, Georgia.

Education

The Jenkins County School District is an important resource in Jenkins County. The high school graduation rate is 77.8 percent. The school system is focused on birth through career, knowing that students must begin their academic careers during early childhood to be successful. This focus allows Jenkins County to remain competitive in attracting new industry.

Recreation

Jenkins County residents are never at a loss for things to do with the Ogeechee River and Magnolia Springs State Park within the county, and loads of history and train watching in Millen.

The Jenkins County Recreation Department offers youth and adult basketball, youth football, flag football, cheerleading, baseball, softball and t-ball.

Jenkins County Parks & Recreation

442 Recreation Drive, Millen, GA 30442
(478) 982-2943
jcrecdepartment@att.net

Office Hours: Monday-Friday 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Park Hours: Sunday-Saturday 7:00 AM - 10:00 PM