CRIME WATCH

Shoplifter attempts to steal a Coke On Dec. 13, law enforcement was dispatched to CVS Pharmacy in reference to shoplifting. Robert Butts has been previously trespassed from the location, but CCTV footage showed Butts stealing a bottle of Coca-Cola. The bottle was valued at $2.49.

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State energy regulators approve Georgia Power rate hike

The state Public Service Commission (PSC) approved a $1.8 billion rate increase requested by Georgia Power Tuesday that embraced most of an agreement between the agency’s staff and the company presented last week.

Man nabbed after stealing generator

Law enforcement was dispatched to All Phase Electrical Dec. 16. An employee reported that a Cat generator was missing, and the exterior fence of the property was damaged. The damage to the fence would cost approximately $1,000 to repair and the approximate cost of the Cat generator was $1,500.

Body cam footage offers more details in shooting

The Georgia Bureau of Investigations (GBI) continues to investigate an officer-involved shooting that occurred in Milledgeville at Antioch Primitive Baptist Church on Old Monticello Road. On Dec. 13, Deputy Greg See and Sgt. Ernesto Lopez responded to a burglary in progress at the church.

Georgia College Early College is in for a Reality Check

On Dec. 12, the Milledgeville-Baldwin County Chamber of Commerce hosted the Reality Check program for about 100 Baldwin and Putnam counties students at Georgia College Early College. Reality Check is a hands-on program that the chamber has hosted for high school students for over seven years.

New Life Ministries invited the community to GriefShare

New Life Ministries in Milledgeville will be hosting a 13 week GriefShare course in partnership with Grief Ministry beginning on Jan. 10, 2023.

CRIME WATCH

Unknown individual breaks into storage units On Dec. 6, law enforcement was dispatched to Central Georgia Storage in reference to two units being broken into. According to the owner of the first unit, nothing appeared to be missing but rummaging was apparent.

The Doo Wop Project comes to The Plaza Jan. 28

Love the classic sounds of Frankie Valli, The Drifters, The Del Vikings? The Plaza Arts Center is bringing you a little slice of both with The Doo Wop Project! Join us at The Plaza Jan. 28 for a night of smooth dance moves, iconic vocals and a trip through music.

GCSU holds December 2022 Commencement Ceremony

Georgia College awarded undergraduate and graduate degrees to 326 students on Dec. 11 at the Centennial Center. About 260 undergraduates were awarded their bachelor’s in a variety of majors and 67 undergraduates received their master’s and specialist degrees.