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Higher Ground to bring independent living option to Milledgeville, Baldwin

Higher Ground to bring independent living option to Milledgeville, Baldwin

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Higher Ground to bring independent living option to Milledgeville, Baldwin

News Staff
Thursday, April 16, 2026
Jim Chapman Construction Group (JCCG), a Southeast-based general contractor specializing in build-to-rent (BTR) communities, has been selected to build 125 single-family rental homes at Higher Ground, a new 42-acre community in Milledgeville offering independent living next to Fellowship Meriwether...

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Parham Kitchen finds a new tenant

Christian Mckearney
Thursday, April 16, 2026
Touted as “the largest cookchill kitchen in the United States,” the Bobby Parham Kitchen soon will have a new tenant.The Milledgeville City Council on Tuesday voted 4-0 to rezone the property, thus clearing the way for a new meat processing and meat preparation operation at the property.

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A BUMPY RIDE

Christian Mckearney
Thursday, April 16, 2026
IN A SENSE, BALDWIN COUNTY’S JOB STILL HASN’T RECOVERED GREAT RECESSIONTo say that Baldwin County's labor market has changed quite a bit in the last 20-something years would be, well, a very large understatement.
Forestry chief clears the air after a smoky first Saturday of spring

Forestry chief clears the air after a smoky first Saturday of spring

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Forestry chief clears the air after a smoky first Saturday of spring

Christian Mckearney
Thursday, April 9, 2026
March 21 marked the first Saturday of spring, and the weather was spectacular.Around Baldwin County, however, a relatively thick haze of smoke lingered later into the afternoon, especially in low-lying areas like the Oconee River Greenway, which basically looked like an old Grateful Dead concert.
Standing more than three stories tall, the new scoreboard at Georgia Military College’s Davenport Field will enhance the gameday experience for both high school football games and college games. CHRISTIAN McKEARNEY/Staff

Standing more than three stories tall, the new scoreboard at Georgia Military College’s Davenport Field will enhance the gameday experience for both high school football games and college games. CHRISTIAN McKEARNEY/Staff

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One of Georgia’s oldest football stadiums receiving a major facelift

Christian Mckearney
Thursday, April 9, 2026
The backdrop at Georgia Tech’s Grant Field is hard to beat, as the Atlanta skyline frames the north endzone. Then, there’s Sanford Stadium in Athens, which offers views of campus behind the west endzone.
Fresh finds and local flavor at Milly farmers market

Fresh finds and local flavor at Milly farmers market

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Fresh finds and local flavor at Milly farmers market

Presleigh Pilgrim
Thursday, April 9, 2026
On Friday afternoons in downtown Milledgeville, the Milledgeville Pavilion fills with fresh food, live music, and community connection during the Milly Farmers Market.Held on the first and third Fridays of each month from 4 to 7 p.m.
Residents are being warned not to click links or scan QR codes in scam messages like this one claiming overdue traffic violations. CONTRIBUTED

Residents are being warned not to click links or scan QR codes in scam messages like this one claiming overdue traffic violations. CONTRIBUTED

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BCSO warns residents of fraudulent text messages

Brianna Heard
Thursday, April 9, 2026
The Baldwin County Sheriff’s Office is warning residents about a wave of scam messages claiming residents owe money for toll violations.
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