Know your Neighbor: Nikkia Chavis

Originally from Philadelphia, Nikkia Chavis moved to Milledgeville in 2022 to share her knowledge and passion for alternative medicine with a smaller community.“Everybody has been so warm and welcoming … the overall response is that of appreciation.

Baldwin County to hold runoffs

As many observers expected, two contests for seats on the Baldwin County Board of Commissioners will require runoffs following Tuesday’s Republican Primary. Still, one of the races was nearly decided that day.

BOC races head to runoffs; Williams cruises to re-election

Tuesday night's primaries will drag on as two races head to runoffs as no candidate reached the 50%-plus-one margin necessary to win outright.That will not be an issue for State Sen. Rick Williams, who holds an 88% margin over his challenger at 11:30 p.m.

Westmoreland running for BOC District 5 seat

Johnny Westmoreland is seeking another term as a Baldwin County commissioner, but he has to make the same effort as in previous elections for less time in office.

Restaurants prepare for Milledgeville Burger Week

Visit Milledgeville, the Georgia Beef Board and Milledgeville Main Street/Downtown Development Authority have partnered with local restaurants in Milledgeville- Baldwin County to present Milledgeville Burger Week.

CRIME WATCH

On May 7, a resident reported that their bicycle, worth $100, was stolen from their residence. While at work, the victim received a notification from his Ring camera and saw an unknown male wearing a black shirt and blue striped Adidas jogging pants come onto his property.

ARREST REPORTS

May 9Ricky Bernard Barnes, 33, of Milledgeville - two charges of probation violationsEdward Jerome Broadus, 30, of Milledgeville - parole violationJessica Boyce Evans, 34, of Milledgeville - possession of drug related object; possession of firearm or knife during attempt of or commission of crime...

Proposed roundabout authorized by city and county

The City Council of Milledgeville adopted a resolution this past Tuesday authorizing a contract for engineering services in connection with a proposed roundabout at the intersection of Log Cabin/Sinclair Dam roads and North Jefferson Street.

Putnam County’s Briarpatch Farm adds Wagyu beef

Briarpatch Farm in Putnam County recently announced it has partnered with Central Ohio’s Sakura Wagyu Farms to begin offering Wagyu beef along with its traditional Black Angus beef to Lake Country customers.

Authors study the influence of Andalusia on O’Connor’s works