May has many monthly observances in it that focus on self-care. These include Arthritis Awareness Month, National Walking Month, Mental Health Awareness Month, Women’s Health Care Month, and Better Sleep Month.Self-care is an important component of improving both physical and mental health.…
Pam Peacock, seeking the District 5 seat on the Baldwin County Board of Commissioners, says her interest in the business of county government began several years ago and ultimately led to her decision to run for office.Peacock, a political newcomer, will face incumbent Johnny Westmoreland and Scott…
The Baldwin County Board of Commissioners agreed on Tuesday to officially approve the first roads to be resurfaced using T-SPLOST funds. The vote, however, did not come without prolonged discussion and was not unanimous.Voters in November overwhelmingly approved the referendum authorizing the one-…
Milledgeville native and former Georgia Bulldog safety Javon Bullard is off to the NFL after being selected by the Green Bay Packers as the 58th overall pick in the second round of this year’s draft.Bullard played prep football at Baldwin High School before earning a scholarship at Georgia and…
John Milledge Academy (JMA) advanced to the final four for the fourth consecutive season after beating Dominion Christian (DC) two games to none last Friday in Milledgeville.The Trojans won game one 6-1, then prevailed 8-3 in the second game to reach the GIAA AAA final four for the second straight…
Burglary at Evans Avenue UnitOn April 30, law enforcement responded to 313 Evans Ave. in reference to a burglary. The manager was advised by a group of residents in the area that the back-window screen was pulled off a vacant unit and the blinds looked messed up on the inside. He stated he…
Gov. Brian Kemp signed what he called an “historic” $36.1 billion state budget Tuesday containing healthy raises for state employees and public school teachers.The fiscal 2025 budget, which takes effect July 1, represents an increase of $3.7 billion over the fiscal 2024 budget the General Assembly…
The Baldwin County Board of Commissioners met May 7 to hear updates about the General Session and approve three fiscal matters.Baldwin County’s Legislative Delegation, Senator Rick Williams and representative Mack Jackson, spoke for the majority of the meeting to debrief commissioners on…
The long-awaited exhibit on the history of Central State Hospital (CSH) opens at The Depot Saturday, May 11, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., thanks to the efforts of local photographer Jessica Whitehead.In this new exhibit, entitled Fast Fading, a History of Central State Hospital, Whitehead demonstrates a…
State Sen. Rick Williams of Milledgeville has opposition in the May 21 Republican Primary who is advocating legislation that he believes he could never support.Williams, seeking his second term in the Senate and fifth overall in the General Assembly, is being challenged by Leland Olinger of Locust…
