News
Dave Williams
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.
Wednesday, August 16, 2023
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
News Staff
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.
Wednesday, August 16, 2023
UGA’s Dantzler visiting ‘Dogs fans at Duke’s
Greenberry Moore
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.
Wednesday, August 16, 2023
GMC to honor marine who served at Montford Point
Greenberry Moore
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.
Wednesday, August 16, 2023
BOC approves contracts for capital projects, talks taxes
Bailey McCully
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.
Wednesday, August 16, 2023
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
Bailey McCully
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.
Wednesday, August 16, 2023
BCSD appoints Barr as new literacy coach
Bailey McCully
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.
Wednesday, August 9, 2023
Leadership Baldwin kicks off in August
Bailey McCully
Leadership Baldwin selected its newest cohort with 20 adult participants from within the community.
Wednesday, August 9, 2023
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
Greenberry Moore
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.
Wednesday, August 9, 2023
BOC approves two bids and hears county project updates
Bailey McCully
The Baldwin County Board of Commissioners approved two bids for local projects and heard updates on ongoing county projects.
Thursday, August 3, 2023