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New evidence found in decade-old murders

New evidence found in decade-old murders

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 raises funds for Children’s Hospital

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.
Carolyn Douglas

Carolyn Douglas

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.

City council hears requests for budget increases

The Milledgeville City Council met April 23 and discussed the final budget proposals from Main Street, the building department and public works.The meeting opened with Mayor Pro Tempore Denese Shinholster explaining that Mayor Mary Parham-Copelan was virtually sitting in on this meeting.
CRIME WATCH

CRIME WATCH

CRIME WATCH

Building materials stolen from Pavilion CircleOn April 19, law enforcement was notified that over $2,000 worth of pipe, valves, and other building materials were stolen from 155 Pavilion Circle. The property was purchased to be turned into low-income housing.
L-R: Jim Fortenberry, M.D., chief medical Officer, children’s; Addison Clark; Jean Sumner, M.D., FACP, dean of Mercer University School of Medicine, and William D. Underwood, president of Mercer University, poses during the honor ceremony. CONTRIBUTED

L-R: Jim Fortenberry, M.D., chief medical Officer, children’s; Addison Clark; Jean Sumner, M.D., FACP, dean of Mercer University School of Medicine, and William D. Underwood, president of Mercer University, poses during the honor ceremony. CONTRIBUTED

Clark selected as Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta and Rural Pediatric Scholar

Addison Clark (Class of 2028) of Milledgeville was recently selected to receive the Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta Rural Pediatric Scholarship at Mercer University School of Medicine (MUSM) for the 2024 academic year.
Milledgeville Main Street to host Hometown Celebration

Milledgeville Main Street to host Hometown Celebration

Milledgeville Main Street to host Hometown Celebration

Milledgeville Main Street is hosting its Hometown Celebration May 3 from 5-11 p.m., in the heart of downtown Milledgeville.This event will offer an unforgettable evening filled with entertainment, local flair, and community spirit.
In Manning Brothers’ 35,000 square-foot showroom and warehouse with a million-dollar-plus inventory, you’re bound to find exactly what you need. CONTRIBUTED

In Manning Brothers’ 35,000 square-foot showroom and warehouse with a million-dollar-plus inventory, you’re bound to find exactly what you need. CONTRIBUTED

Manning Brothers: Over a half-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.
Evelina Galova

Evelina Galova

Know your Neighbor: Evelina Galova

Born in Plovdiv, Bulgaria, Evelina Galova had a very happy childhood.“Growing up in a communist regime has drawbacks but for a kid it was a fantastic time. Crime free, free education and health system, cheap vacations all over the country.