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Man films girlfriend pointing gun at him

Domestic violence investigations typically take on a he said/she said dynamic, but that wasn’t the case last week at a home on Coopers Road.A pair of deputies responded to a domestic disturbance call, and a man told one of the deputies that his girlfriend had “lost it.
Manning Brothers: More than half a century of innovative food service

Manning Brothers: More than half a century of innovative food service

Manning Brothers: More than half a 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.
The old Southside Elementary School was the scene of a large community cleanup over the weekend. CONTRIBUTED

The old Southside Elementary School was the scene of a large community cleanup over the weekend. CONTRIBUTED

SOUTHSIDE STRONG

It was one heckuva turnout.A total of 103 volunteers synced up at the old Southside Elementary School on Saturday morning, cleaning up the property and coming together for a very good cause.The Community Cleanup Service was organized by Arlene Simmons, the new City Council member from District 2.
Garrett Way house fire classified as accidental

Garrett Way house fire classified as accidental

Garrett Way house fire classified as accidental

Following a comprehensive origin-and-cause investigation, a fire at a residence on Garrett Way that occurred early Monday morning has been classified as accidental, according to Baldwin County Fire Rescue chief Bradley Towe.

Foul play ruled out in death of GCSU student

Georgia College & State University student Ethan Knight was laid to rest over the weekend in his native Jones County.Knight’s roommates round him unresponsive in his bedroom on the afternoon of Feb. 16. First responders arrived, and Knight was pronounced dead at the scene.

GCSU becomes “Tent City”

Every February, as Homecoming approaches at Georgia College, the campus begins to buzz with anticipation. The week is filled with Bobcat games, silent discos, a parade, and so many other fun activities. But the main event of the week each year is what Georgia College calls “Tent City.
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Pair of suspects have their day in court

A man who forged more than $16,000 worth of checks in his elderly father’s name entered into a plea deal in Superior Court earlier this month.James McKinley HIll, 63, pleaded guilty to one count of exploitation of an elderly person and was sentenced to 20 years probation.

ARREST REPORT

MONDAY, FEB. 16• Thelma Elizabeth Barnes, 41, of Milledgeville – false report of a crimeTUESDAY, FEB.