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Baldwin Bulletin/Graphic

Fulton grand jury hands fourth indictment Donald Trump

A Fulton County grand jury indicted former President Donald Trump Monday night, charging the Republican with trying to overturn the 2020 presidential election in Georgia that saw Joe Biden become the first Democrat to carry the Peach State since 1992.
Jeff Pike, lead singer and guitarist for A1A, “The Official and Original Jimmy Buffett Tribute Show,” will bring his band’s feelgood vibes and impressive performance and stage presence to entertain crowds Sept. 23, in an outdoor concert at the Plaza Arts Center in Eatonton. CONTRIBUTED

Jeff Pike, lead singer and guitarist for A1A, “The Official and Original Jimmy Buffett Tribute Show,” will bring his band’s feelgood vibes and impressive performance and stage presence to entertain crowds Sept. 23, in an outdoor concert at the Plaza Arts Center in Eatonton. CONTRIBUTED

Putnam parrot heads poised to party at The Plaza

The Plaza Arts Center in Eatonton is excited to provide a tropical-themed escape this fall with the return of A1A and its “Official and Original Jimmy Buffett Tribute Show.
Dantzler (second from left) with wife Emily and Larry and Sharon Edwards. CONTRIBUTED

Dantzler (second from left) with wife Emily and Larry and Sharon Edwards. CONTRIBUTED

UGA’s Dantzler visiting ‘Dogs fans at Duke’s

Jeff Dantzler is a well-known figure in Georgia Bulldog nation, and definitely no stranger to UGA fans in the Milledgeville area. Dantzler, a 30-year member of the Bulldog broadcast team, will be making his ninth-consecutive annual visit to Milledgeville on Tuesday, Aug.
Horace Ray

Horace Ray

GMC to honor marine who served at Montford Point

The family of the late Rev. Horace Ray Sr. will receive a medal in a ceremony at Georgia Military College (GMC) on Saturday, August 19. The presentation is part of an ongoing effort by a national organization to recognize a group of military men who served in the 1940’s.
Baldwin Bulletin/Graphic

Baldwin Bulletin/Graphic

BOC approves contracts for capital projects, talks taxes

The Baldwin County Board of Commissioners approved two contracts for capital projects and heard updates on the millage rate. Assistant County Manager Dawn Hudson gave an update on the millage rate. After evaluation of the PT-30 rollback, the 2023 millage rate set by the rollback form will be 10.
Izabella and Jessica Whitehead pose with Gov. Brian Kemp and First Lady of Georgia Marty Kemp. CONTRIBUTED

Izabella and Jessica Whitehead pose with Gov. Brian Kemp and First Lady of Georgia Marty Kemp. CONTRIBUTED

Local photographer to be exhibited in Georgia Capitol

Local photographer Jessica Whitehead placed in the Georgia Council for the Arts contest Art of Georgia - Landscapes and will have her photograph hung in the capitol for a year. “The Georgia Council for the Arts has been hosting contests around different themes or topics since 2012.
Dr. Cyndi Barr/Graphic

Dr. Cyndi Barr/Graphic

BCSD appoints Barr as new literacy coach

Previously, the Baldwin County School District (BCSD) was developing a curriculum through a literacy consultant but to provide more emphasis on literacy instruction, the district created a literacy coach position. At the end of July, BCSD appointed Dr.
Notice was posted at the Wayne Street address notifying the public that the building is “unfit for human habitation.” GREENBERRY MOORE/Staff

Notice was posted at the Wayne Street address notifying the public that the building is “unfit for human habitation.” GREENBERRY MOORE/Staff

Deadline passes for downtown building repairs

Clean-up work on the vacant building in downtown Milledgeville could begin within a couple of months, nearly 5.5 years after it sustained significant damage. An order signed by Municipal Court Judge David McRee on June 7 gave owners of the property at 107 and 115 S. Wayne St.