READY, SET...

It’s a project five years in the making and one that, quite frankly, many people around town doubted would ever happen.Now, however, Splash Baldwin is readying to open its gates to the public.

Fatal fire reported in southwest Baldwin

Baldwin County Fire Rescue continues to sort through the details after a woman and her dog lost their lives during a residential fire in the 100 block of Old Colony Farm Road on Tuesday.The deceased was identified as Johnetta Jilkes, 63.

Senior citizen charged with aggravated battery

A 64-year-old woman was booked at the county jail after attacking one of the other residents at Dogwood Retirement Apartments.Deebra Annette Smith was charged with aggravated battery, which is a step up from aggravated assault.

ARREST REPORT

MONDAY,APRIL27•ShawnRobertBillado, 39, of Milledgeville – possession of Schedule 2 controlled substance, tail light violation, probation violation // Baldwin County Sheriff 's Offi ce (BCSO)•MalcolmJamalAnderson, 34, of Milledgeville – simple battery/family violence, probation violation //...

Man puts on show in front of Velvet Elvis

William Mason Ray, 22, was arrested in front of Velvet Elvis during late-night bar hours after reportedly “shooting birds” at people and yelling “(expletive) you” to people walking on the sidewalk.

Convenience store raided by authorities; two arrested

Once again, the Georgia Lottery may have been cheated out of possibly hundreds of thousands of dollars due to a license holder who is accused of not following the law.Putnam County Sheriff’s Office Detectives Lt. Harry Luke and J.

Kemp signs legislation to cut income taxes and reduce homeowner property tax increases

ATLANTA — Georgia lawmakers started the year with talk of eliminating both the state income tax and the property tax for homeowners.

Manning Brothers: More than half a century of innovative food service

Great people meet challenges with innovative solutions, and we’ve been there. Whatever your food service opportunity, we’ve likely seen it—and solved it—before. At Manning Brothers, you are served by people with real-world, frontline experience.

NEW BRIDGE, BAD TYPO

Typos happen. The Baldwin Bulletin occasionally has them.Apparently, the Georgia Department of Transportation occasionally has them, too.The Mayor Harry G Bone Bridge reopened to motorists over the weekend after being out of commission for the previous 360-something days.

No more vape shops, vice marts in the city?

CITY COUNCIL WILL SOON VOTE ON ORDINANCEWhen it comes to vape shops and stores that rely primarily on income from gaming machines, the Milledgeville City Council currently is pondering if enough is enough.