North Columbia fast food options expanding

Americans can’t seem to get enough fast food.That’s the plan, at least, for a pair of new restaurants currently in the works along the North Columbia Street business corridor.

Georgia sees elevated flu activity as winter continues

Flu activity remains high in Georgia as winter continues and health officials urge residents to take preventive measures to protect themselves and others.

K-5 school consolidation considered

The majority of rural school districts around Georgia are shrinking, and the Baldwin County School District is no exception.Thirty years ago, for example, there were 6,391 students in the district, which included 3,098 in grades kindergarten through fifth grade.

Motorcycle chase ends with felony charge, multiple misdemeanors

A Baldwin County man was arrested Feb. 9 after allegedly leading deputies on a high-speed pursuit that crossed county lines and ended with a foot chase on State Route 22.

NAACP president suggests ‘sensitivity training’ for county manager

During the Board of Commissioners regular meeting on Tuesday, County Manager Carlos Tobar apologized for his use of the word “brutal” when describing the length of past Black History Month presentations at county commission meetings.Tobar made the comment in an email earlier this month.

GCSU student’s death under investigation

A Georgia College student was found dead in his bed and an investigation is ongoing by local authorities.Ethan Knight, 23, of Gray, was discovered by his roommates shortly before 1 p.m. Monday, Feb. 16.

The end of an era: B&T’s Fresh Food Market replacing Piggly Wiggly

Piggly Wiggly’s time in Milledgeville, which dates back to the 1950s, is coming to a close.The grocery store at 731 South Wayne St.

Body found in house near Georgia College campus

A young man’s body was found inside a two-story house in downtown Milledgeville on Montgomery Street very near the Georgia College and State University Campus.

ARREST REPORTS

Tuesday, Feb. 3Mark Jon Blaha, 60, of Eatonton – possession and use of drug-related objects; possession of cocaine (two counts); possession of methamphetamineSabria Alese Carter, 25, of Milledgeville – probation violationDetavious Kemario Coats, 28, of Concord, N.C.

CRIME WATCH

Officer Dawson Smith was dispatched to an automobile service business in reference to theft. Smith met with the store manager, who stated L’Shandria Mallory brought her vehicle to the shop for it to be serviced. Staff advised Mallory she needed a new valve cover gasket, and she agreed to the work.