County’s transit service continues

Funding for the Baldwin County government’s transit service was set to expire at midnight Wednesday.With this in mind, the county commissioners held a called meeting on Tuesday morning, ultimately voting 3-2 to continue to fund the program for another 30 days.

Middle Georgia drought in rearview mirror

April was dry to the bone, while the first three weeks of May were “meh.”Fortunately, however, the past five weeks have brought some much-needed rain to Baldwin County, which is represented in the most recent United States Drought Monitor Map.On the map, Baldwin County is now shaded white, which is...

SIMPLY STUNNING

When it comes to celebrating America’s 250th birthday, Georgia Military College most definitely played When it comes to celebrating America’s 250th birthday, Georgia Military College most definitely played its part.

Sales tax referendum won’t happen, after all

The sales tax rate will remain at 8 percent in Baldwin County, at least through 2027.The Georgia General Assembly over the weekend failed to approve the Baldwin County Board of Commissioners’ request for an LHOST ballot referendum during a special called session in Atlanta.

Project for homeless veterans moves quickly

A new tiny homes community for homeless veterans is moving along at a relatively fast pace.A land contract recently was finalized between the Central State Hospital Local Redevelopment Authority and Mighty Hero Home Foundation Inc., a non-profit group.The Mighty Hero Homes Project will sit along 20...

CRIME BLURBS

Two men were arrested outside of Ned Kelly’s/Capital City in downtown Milledgeville early Saturday morning and charged with felony terroristic threats and acts.Eric Jason Lee Walker, 46, and Richard Collin Waller, 21, were booked at the county jail.Walker and Waller were “acting in a loud and...

ARREST REPORT

MONDAY,JUNE15• Terry Simmons , 49, of Milledgeville – parole violation // Baldwin County Sheriff 's Offi ce (BCSO)•MontaShyusDixon , 38, of Milledgeville – possession of a Schedule I controlled substance, driving with suspended or revoked license, misdemeanor possession of marijuana, failure to...

Four teens arrested for casing vehicles

Four teenagers, including two who recently turned 17, have been charged after a series of entering autos late last week on Pine Needle Road.Moriah Anthony Nelson and Tyrell Antwon Rhodes each was charged with eight counts of entering auto.

Baldwin County’s murder rate still on steep decline

Last week’s murder-suicide on Richmond Street marked Milledgeville/Baldwin County’s first homicide since last September, an incident that was also a murder-suicide.In that September 2025 case, the Milledgeville Police Department concluded that Tavious Antwon Spencer shot his girlfriend, Lashonda...

Medical Arts Pharmacy shines brightest at annual Chamber gala

The Milledgeville-Baldwin County Chamber of Commerce hosted its annual Awards Dinner & Gala last Saturday in the Magnolia Ballroom on Georgia College & State University’s campus.Throughout the evening, the Chamber recognized the top finalists for Small Business of the Year:• Amici – Milledgeville•...