May is for self-care

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.

Senate candidate focuses on marijuana legalization

Leland Olinger knows he isn’t your typical candidate for a state legislative seat, and a look at a photo of him tends to support that conclusion. However, the Senate hopeful says his message goes beyond his physical appearance.“The way I look gets people’s attention,” Olinger said recently.

CRIME WATCH

Woman arrested for smoking marijuanaOn April 25, law enforcement conducted a traffic stop on a gray Toyota Rav4 on State Route Highway 22 near the intersection of Roberson Mill Road. The driver, Brittany Garnto, was stopped for failure to maintain lane.

Mail delays disrupting newspapers, possibly ballots

Delays in processing mail at a new regional distribution center in Palmetto aren’t just affecting individual Georgians trying to obtain vital prescription drugs or pay their monthly rents or mortgages.

Little runs for commission’s District 5 seat

Scott Little is running for the District 5 seat on the Baldwin County Board of Commissioners, and, if elected, his responses to questions posed for this article suggest that his colleagues and constituents will know exactly where he stands.

Wall of Books offers old and new book selections year-round

Walls of Books in Milledgeville offers a selection of new and used books for readers of any age.Opening in July of 2020, Wall of Books established itself as an affordable bookstore with a vast selection of books and genres.

BCSD ‘Grow Your Own’ signs partnership

In January the Baldwin County School District (BCSD) launched its 'Grow Your Own' Teacher Program and as of April 15, BCSD signed its fourth college partnership agreement for the program.

New evidence found in decade-old murders

The widely discussed and reported case of the murders of Russell and Shirley Dermond may still be unsolved on its 10-year anniversary, but it is in no way a cold case.

GC Miracle raises funds for Children’s Hospital

GC Miracle, the largest student organization on the Georgia College campus, held its annual ThunderThon event April 7. Approximately 300 people attended the event, and GC Miracle raised $70,550 for the Beverly Knight Olson Children’s Hospital in Macon.

Know your Neighbor: Carolyn Douglas

When Carolyn Douglas first moved to Milledgeville in 2019, she had no idea she would find the place that could possibly be her forever home.“I really didn’t know much about Milledgeville, and then I got on the Georgia College campus and immediately started seeing myself here,” she said.