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Election 2024: Reflections and hopes for runoffs

Election 2024: Reflections and hopes for runoffs

Election 2024: Reflections and hopes for runoffs

Final election figures for the May 22 Primary confirm there were three close races for local offices, with two runoffs, and the third-place finisher in one contest may have something to say about who comes out on top.
Know your Neighbor

Know your Neighbor

Know your Neighbor

Milledgeville native Leah Frazier spent her whole life involved in the community and plans to continue to do so in the place she loves most.“We grew up a really close family. We did everything that Milledgeville had to offer whether it be gymnastics, dance, or more.
SoCPS honors Dr. Speelman with award

SoCPS honors Dr. Speelman with award

SoCPS honors Dr. Speelman with award

Georgia College & State University’s (GCSU) School of Continuing and Professional Studies (SoCPS) awarded GCSU’s Outdoor Center Director Dr. Liz Speelman with a collaboration award.Speelman has been a faculty member at GCSU for the last 15 years.
Georgia College & State University toured the Fout Bros. facility on Roberson Mill Road, where the company builds service vehicles. COURTESY OF GCSU

Georgia College & State University toured the Fout Bros. facility on Roberson Mill Road, where the company builds service vehicles. COURTESY OF GCSU

GCSU partners with Fouts Bros. to benefit students

Georgia College & State University (GCSU) has partnered with Fouts Brothers in Milledgeville to increase workforce development and readiness in Central Georgia.GCSU President Cathy Cox signed a Memorandum of Understanding May 13 with Fouts Bros.
Baldwin Bulletin/Graphic

Baldwin Bulletin/Graphic

Arrest Reports (5/23/24)

May 16Evan Craig Brantley, 20, of Milledgeville - DUI (alcohol); lighted headlights required at certain timesKeon Quante Freeman, 31, of Duluth - probation violation; obstruction of officers (misdemeanor); expired vehicle tag or decal; purchase, possession, manufacture, distribution, or sale of...
Baldwin Bulletin/Graphic

Baldwin Bulletin/Graphic

Crime Watch (5/23/24)

Officers locate 14.76 ounces of marijuana.On May 17, law enforcement conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle at Friendly Gus, located at 118 Highway 49, for expired registration.
Lawson Lawrence makes a point at the work session as Jay Wright listens. GREENBERRY MOORE/Staff

Lawson Lawrence makes a point at the work session as Jay Wright listens. GREENBERRY MOORE/Staff

BOC discusses rural housing initiative proposals

Baldwin County is hoping to secure state funding that would be considered a public-private partnership of sorts, but exactly what that grant will entail will be decided at a called meeting in early June.
The State of Georgia Society United States Daughters of 1812 pose with the road marker placed on Ft. Wilkinson Road. HANNAH MITCHELL/Staff

The State of Georgia Society United States Daughters of 1812 pose with the road marker placed on Ft. Wilkinson Road. HANNAH MITCHELL/Staff

U.S. Daughters of 1812 mark Ft. Wilkinson

On Friday, the State of Georgia Society United States Daughters of 1812 met at Fort Wilkinson to mark its historical significance as one of the first forts along the Federal Road in 1812. The Nancy Hart Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution rededicated its marker to the fort.