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Marco’s Pizza bringing fresh energy to Jones County

Marco’s Pizza bringing fresh energy to Jones County

Marco’s Pizza bringing fresh energy to Jones County

News Staff
Thursday, June 18, 2026
A family-owned business built on perseverance, opportunity and community connection is continuing to make its mark in Jones County.Marco’s Pizza, located at 198 W. Clinton Street in Gray, opened its doors in June 2023, expanding from a successful operation in Madison that was purchased by Ryan...
Luther Snellgrove

Luther Snellgrove

Youtubers help nab potential predator

Christian Mckearney
Thursday, June 18, 2026
Luther Elvis Snellgrove thought he was meeting a 15-year-old girl while on break at his job at Food Depot on Sunday afternoon.Snellgrove, 50, walked around the side of the building and prepared for the meet-up.
AJ’s Hot Wings & More, which first opened across from Walmart 17 years ago, believe it or not, previously closed for six months before relaunching in February as Good Eats Healthy Living of Milledgeville. It wasn’t the first time that the restaurant’s owner – Antoine Wiley – has had to change with the times. CHRISTIAN McKEARNEY/Staff

AJ’s Hot Wings & More, which first opened across from Walmart 17 years ago, believe it or not, previously closed for six months before relaunching in February as Good Eats Healthy Living of Milledgeville. It wasn’t the first time that the restaurant’s owner – Antoine Wiley – has had to change with the times. CHRISTIAN McKEARNEY/Staff

CHANGING WITH THE TIMES

Christian Mckearney
Thursday, June 18, 2026
Antoine Wiley’s path to entrepreneurship is a classic Milledgeville story, as well as a case study in how the local economy has changed in the last 20 years.Wiley was 24 when he first went to work at Central State Hospital, and the plan was to stay there for 30 years and retire with a nice state...
Another penny-on-the-dollar a possibility

Another penny-on-the-dollar a possibility

Another penny-on-the-dollar a possibility

Christian Mckearney
Thursday, June 18, 2026
County commissioners are in very early discussions regarding an additional penny-on-the-dollar sales tax that “acts as a direct tool to cut property tax bills specifically for primary residents.”It’s called the Local Homestead Option Sales Tax (LHOST), and it joins the list of existing sales tax...
CONTRIBUTED

CONTRIBUTED

$150K drone shown

Christian Mckearney
Thursday, June 18, 2026
The future happens fast sometimes.The Milledgeville Police Department on Tuesday gave the media and the public a sneak peak of its new BRINC DFR drone, one of four BRINC DFR drones in Georgia and the only one in middle Georgia.
Milledgeville firefighters ask for increased pay

Milledgeville firefighters ask for increased pay

Milledgeville firefighters ask for increased pay

Christian Mckearney
Thursday, June 11, 2026
It’s budget season around City Hall, when it’s not uncommon for members of different departments to request more money and more pay for their departments.This is typically done in a subdued and understated manner.
Anita Nelson

Anita Nelson

Woman throws, bites and kicks

Christian Mckearney
Thursday, June 11, 2026
Somebody was arrested after biting an elderly lady and kicking a deputy.Anita Royann Nelson was charged with two counts of misdemeanor obstruction of an officer, as well as one count each of battery and battery upon a law enforcement officer.The deputy responded to 129 Lata Terrace and began...

ARREST REPORT

News Staff
Thursday, June 11, 2026
MONDAY,JUNE1•TeryoneMalikCampbell, 23, of Milledgeville – battery, third degree cruelty to children (two counts) // Baldwin County Sheriff 's Offi ce (BCSO)• Terrill Anthony McNair , 37, of Milledgeville – possession of a . rearm by a convicted felon, probation violation //...

BCSD partners with GMC to strengthen school safety

News Staff
Thursday, June 11, 2026
Baldwin County School District and Georgia Military College have announced a collaborative school safety partnership designed to strengthen emergency communication and response across Baldwin County school campuses through the use of CENTEGIX CrisisAlert wearable safety badges.The partnership...
The property at 191 East Lakeview Dr. recently sold for $1.82 million. Christian McKearney Staff

The property at 191 East Lakeview Dr. recently sold for $1.82 million. Christian McKearney Staff

Lake Sinclair housing market not slowing down

Christian Mckearney
Thursday, June 11, 2026
PROPERTY NEAR AIRPORT SELLS FOR $1.82 MILLIONTwenty years ago, leading up to the Great Recession, a home on Lake Sinclair selling for $500,000 would raise eyebrows.
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