CRIME WATCH

Vehicle damaged at Fall Line Pawn Shop On June 15, law enforcement responded to Fall Line Pawn Shop, located on North Columbia Street, in reference to damage to property. A manager reported a business vehicle’s driver-side window shattered. The estimated cost of repair is approximately $200.

Bond unchanged, trial on hold for 2021 murder

Motions presented in Jones County Superior Court pertaining to defendants charged in a 2021 case felony murder were continued to allow attorneys to submit briefs, but the question of bond was not that complicated.

Milledgeville man arrested in Putnam man’s murder

A Putnam County man was found dead in Milledgeville Saturday morning, and the alleged killer was arrested Monday afternoon, according to authorities. The victim was identified as Joshua Corey Jones, 43, of Thomas Drive, which is on the shores of Lake Sinclair in southern Putnam County.

BOC approves grants, discusses Meriwether Center, water projects

Baldwin County Engineer Brian Wood spoke about the Local Maintenance Improvement Grant that will fund improvements to roads around the county. Wood reported two bids were made by Pittman Construction in Conyers and Reeves Construction in Macon.

T-SPLOST question to be placed on November ballot

Baldwin County and the city of Milledgeville have agreed to call for a referendum in November to decide whether a penny sales tax will be levied to fund transportation projects locally, and the two bodies met this past Tuesday to discuss a proposed agreement.

Juvenile, puppy suffer after shots fired on Laura Court

Patrol units with the Milledgeville Police Department responded to a report of shots fired on the 23000 block of Laura Court at approximately 9:45 p.m., June 10.

BHS marching band to perform on national TV

The Baldwin County School District is thrilled to announce a momentous achievement for the Baldwin High School marching band, which has received an esteemed invitation to perform during the halftime show on national television at the prestigious Liberty Bowl in Memphis, Tenn., this December.

Land Bank discussion ends in tie vote after mayor exits

Milledgeville’s City Council meeting Tuesday evening was uneventful, but one agenda item led to a relatively uncommon result. Mayor Mary Parham-Copelan left in the middle of the work session immediately prior to the regular meeting, and Mayor Pro-Tem Steve Chambers presided from that point on.

ARREST REPORTS

Wednesday, June 7 Mario Lashawn Crocker, 33, of Griffin – probation violation (when probation terms are altered) for fingerprintable charge Tyrone Antonio Davis, 33, of Milledgeville – probation violation (two counts); willful obstruction of law enforcement officers (misdemeanor) Theresa Evans...

CRIME WATCH

Woman’s death being investigated Sheriff’s deputy Thomas Coley responded to a call reporting a death at a Pine Street address June 3. The deputy met the caller, who stated he woke up to find his companion cold to the touch and not breathing.