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City council hears State of the City address

Bailey Ballard
Wednesday, March 1, 2023
Milledgeville Mayor Mary Parham-Copelan gave the State of the City address during the Milledgeville City Council meeting on Tuesday. The mayor highlighted both city and city council achievements during her address and presented a slide show to the audience of the bulleted lists.
It was an interesting day of architectural history for The Milledgeville Garden Club members as Jim Barfield (speaker) and Walter Elliott (photographer) presented a slide presentation on Mid-Century Macon Homes’ built over Streams with beautiful breathtaking Gardens. Pictured from left with hostesses are Jim Barfield, Gail Pohl, Beverly Anne Evans, Anne Walden, Carol Grant and Walter Elliott. CONTRIBUTED

It was an interesting day of architectural history for The Milledgeville Garden Club members as Jim Barfield (speaker) and Walter Elliott (photographer) presented a slide presentation on Mid-Century Macon Homes’ built over Streams with beautiful breathtaking Gardens. Pictured from left with hostesses are Jim Barfield, Gail Pohl, Beverly Anne Evans, Anne Walden, Carol Grant and Walter Elliott. CONTRIBUTED

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Milledgeville Garden Club

News Staff
Wednesday, March 1, 2023
Be sweet

Be sweet

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Be sweet

Ronda Rich
Wednesday, March 1, 2023
As a teenager, I was leaving my purely Southern mother’s house one day with a salutation of “See you later.” “Okay,” she replied. “Be sweet.” “Be sweet.” It’s the mandate of mothers across the South when sending their daughters off on a trip or social engagement.
Ellen Paulish serves as partner Steve Franks moves forward. GREENBERRY MOORE/Contributed

Ellen Paulish serves as partner Steve Franks moves forward. GREENBERRY MOORE/Contributed

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Pickleball picking up in Baldwin County

Greenberry Moore
Wednesday, March 1, 2023
Pickleball is the fastest growing sport in this country, as local governments and private entities alike are scrambling to build more courts to handle the rapidly expanding demand. Baldwin County is no exception, as an estimated 200 people are now playing at various times weekly at the Walter B.
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

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

News Staff
Wednesday, March 1, 2023
Alaina C 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.
Sneaker ball attendees show off their outfits. CONTRIBUTED

Sneaker ball attendees show off their outfits. CONTRIBUTED

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Midway Hills Primary hosts Sneaker Ball

Bailey Ballard
Wednesday, March 1, 2023
Midway Hills Primary hosted their hit Valentine’s Sneaker Ball on Feb. 16 in the gym. Grades kindergarten through second grade attended the event dressed up in formal attire with their matching sneakers and danced the night away with family members who attended.
Cases of stolen beer are stacked in the back seat of the Camry involved in a police pursuit. The brews were returned safely to the grocery store. CONTRIBUTED

Cases of stolen beer are stacked in the back seat of the Camry involved in a police pursuit. The brews were returned safely to the grocery store. CONTRIBUTED

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Baldwin deputies capture fleeing beer burglars

Lynn Hobbs
Wednesday, March 1, 2023
Two men reportedly helped themselves to 14 cases of beer and walked out of Ingles grocery store in Eatonton without stopping at the cash register. Later that day, they were captured and arrested following a dangerous chase in downtown Milledgeville. The theft happened on Feb.
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