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Baldwin Bulletin/File Graphic

Baldwin Bulletin/File Graphic

Staggered terms for BOC members stalled due to split vote

The Baldwin County Board of Commissioners voted four months ago to pursue staggered terms for its members, but that request is already in jeopardy. The March 7 vote to request the local legislation to authorize the staggered elections was with a 3-2 split.
Meriwether convenience center to be repaired

Meriwether convenience center to be repaired

Meriwether convenience center to be repaired

Nearby residents and those using the Meriwether Road garbage disposal facility have been unable to ignore the unsightly appearance of the convenience center in recent months, and the county has now begun efforts to improve those conditions.
Baldwin County Superintendent Noris Price speaks about the importance of the Head Start program and highlights that Baldwin County has faced many issues in the program regarding funding and space throughout the years that this grant will assist with as U.S. Sen. Jon Ossoff looks on.

Baldwin County Superintendent Noris Price speaks about the importance of the Head Start program and highlights that Baldwin County has faced many issues in the program regarding funding and space throughout the years that this grant will assist with as U.S. Sen. Jon Ossoff looks on.

Baldwin County receives $1.8M Head Start grant

U.S. Senator Jon Ossoff announced a $1.8 million Head Start grant for Baldwin County July 17 at the Early Learning Center.

GCSU hires new chief diversity officer

Dr. Michael Snowder, a leader who recognizes the essential values of diversity and inclusion in higher education, has been chosen to serve as Georgia College & State University’s new chief diversity officer. “I am pleased Dr.
Lake Country Lanes finishes first phase of upgrades

Lake Country Lanes finishes first phase of upgrades

Lake Country Lanes finishes first phase of upgrades

Lake Country Lanes has reopened July 1, upgraded with new equipment to improve bowling experiences. The bowling center was closed for three weeks and reopened with strings now attached to the pins. No longer will pins be forced into a machine that sets them up in the proper format.

Pedestrian killed while crossing Highway 441

An Eatonton man who worked in Milledgeville was killed after he was hit by a vehicle while crossing the road in Milledgeville, according to authorities. Gerald Allen Burge, 55, of Eatonton, died from his injuries at the hospital, said Sgt. Thomas Smith of Milledgeville Police Department.

Commissioners closer to adopting land use plan

Baldwin County ‘s Board of Commissioners and staff have been working on a new land use concept and map for about a year, and that project is nearly done, though no timetable for completion has been established.