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CRIME WATCH

Purse stolen from vehicle at Ruby Tuesday’s On May 30, law enforcement was dispatched to Ruby Tuesday’s, on North Columbia Street, in reference to items being stolen. An employee stated that she arrived for her shift and did not think she left the vehicle unlocked before entering the building.
Red Roo Defense sells many different kinds of handguns. CONTRIBUTED BY MATTHEW SIMS

Red Roo Defense sells many different kinds of handguns. CONTRIBUTED BY MATTHEW SIMS

Red Roo Defense is available for any firearms needs in Jones County

Red Roo Defense, a firearms and ammunition shop, is available in Jones County to help locals with their guns and gun accessories needs. The business is located at 4279 Upper River Road in Gray, but the owner only does business by appointment only. To reach him, call 478-951-3704.
The scenery around this house on the corner of Pennington Road and Peachtree Avenue in Milledgeville seems peaceful after multiple law enforcement agencies conducted a raid on it early Tuesday morning. CONTRIBUTED

The scenery around this house on the corner of Pennington Road and Peachtree Avenue in Milledgeville seems peaceful after multiple law enforcement agencies conducted a raid on it early Tuesday morning. CONTRIBUTED

Milledgeville gang members shoot at rivals in Eatonton

Two Milledgeville teens have been arrested and two more are being sought by Eatonton Police Department in connection with an early morning shooting at the Shell Food Mart in Eatonton.
Christopher Jameson hopes to transform The Ript Zone into Milledgeville’s local game shop. BAILEY BALLARD/Staff

Christopher Jameson hopes to transform The Ript Zone into Milledgeville’s local game shop. BAILEY BALLARD/Staff

CJ’s Cards & Collectibles rebranding as The Ript Zone

CJ’s Cards & Collectibles is currently working on renovations in its new downtown location and adopting a new name, The Ript Zone. The Ript Zone is located at 132 South Wayne St. in downtown Milledgeville and sells a selection of cards, collectibles and memorabilia.

City gets approval to demolish building after waiting period

Following the presentation of the city’s evidence in an uncontested hearing regarding the property at 107 and 115 South Wayne Street, Municipal Court Judge David McRee signed an order to give the building owner the appropriate time allowed by the city code to repair or demolish the vacant structure.
Stephanie McMillan (right) is pictured here with her husband Jody (left) and their son Jacob (center), who was just selected to be the S4 next year for the 2nd Battalion. CONTRIBUTED

Stephanie McMillan (right) is pictured here with her husband Jody (left) and their son Jacob (center), who was just selected to be the S4 next year for the 2nd Battalion. CONTRIBUTED

GMC Prep appoints new assistant principal for elementary grades

Georgia Military College Preparatory School (GMC Prep School) appointed Stephanie McMillan as the new assistant principal for the elementary grades for the 2023-2024 school year.

GMC announces Baldwin County scholarship winners

Georgia Military College’s (GMC) main campus has announced it has awarded the 20232024 Georgia Military College Baldwin County Graduate Scholarship to five outstanding Baldwin County Graduates.
John Milledge Chapter President Terry Stair and Past President Jim Poyner present The SAR Bronze Medal to Georgia Military JRROTC Cadet Shawn Boyce. CONTRIBUTED

John Milledge Chapter President Terry Stair and Past President Jim Poyner present The SAR Bronze Medal to Georgia Military JRROTC Cadet Shawn Boyce. CONTRIBUTED

SAR Bronze Medal

John Milledge Chapter President Terry Stair and Past President Jim Poyner present The SAR Bronze Medal to Georgia Military JRROTC Cadet Shawn Boyce.
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CRIME WATCH

Money reported missing at Pine Knoll Apartments On May 25, law enforcement contacted management at Pine Knoll Apartments, on Sherry Circle, in reference to a potential theft.