Milledgeville book lovers ‘made her day’

The morning of May 2, 1953, Marion Stembridge began a planned military- style operation and succeeded in shooting two of Milledgeville’s most outstanding citizens. Facing possible arrest at the approach of former Police Chief Eugene Ellis, he chose suicide over prison.

ARREST REPORTS

May 3 Rashawnna Channay Allen, 30, of Milledgeville - affray (fighting) Vanessa Alvarez, 29, of Eatonton - driving without a valid license (misdemeanor) Julisa Ikea Livingston, 32, of Milledgeville - affray Willie Cartrell Millions, 45, of Milledgeville - driving while license suspended or...

CRIME WATCH

Man shoplifts from Dollar General On May 1, law enforcement responded to Dollar General, on Roberson Mill Road, in reference to a shoplifting. Reportedly, an unknown man wearing a black hoodie and mask was pushing a buggy with different items in it.

Broxton appointed as OHMS principal

Manzie T. Broxton has been appointed by the Baldwin County Board of Education as the new principal of Oak Hill Middle School, effective July 1. Broxton is a native of Sandersville and a graduate of the Washington County Schools.

GMC Junior College Alumni selected in NFL Draft

Georgia Military College (GMC) is proud to announce that three alumni will be playing football in the National Football League (NFL.) Byron Young and Yaya Diaby, were selected in the third round of the 2023 NFL Draft and Trevor Reid has signed as an undrafted free agent.

Wilkinson Used Cars strives for customer satisfaction

Wilkinson Used Cars and Title Pawn, a family- owned business in Milledgeville, offers customer service with satisfaction above all else. The business is located at 410 North Wayne Street in Milledgeville and is open 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday and 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday.

Businesses form ‘Fix Our Water Now’ group

Several local business owners have formed a coalition aimed at working with the city of Milledgeville to make improvements to the water distribution system, and the group was represented at a work session of the mayor and city council this past Tuesday evening.

Seeking Asylum LLC seeks to preserve CSH history

Jessica Whitehead, founder of Seeking Asylum LLC., is actively working to preserve the history of Central State Hospital (CHS) and be an advocate for those with mental health issues.

Domestic dispute ends in shooting

At approximately 8:45 a.m. Wednesday, Baldwin County 911 received a call for service in reference to a domestic dispute involving gunfire at 49 West Apartment Homes.

Davis receives GCSU Outstanding Leadership Award

Matthew Davis, director of Georgia College and State University’s (GCSU) historic museums, was awarded the Outstanding Leadership Award, April 21. “Receiving the award was a very nice surprise,” said Davis.