Pretty sweet Vegas W for one Joey L.

Team Penske’s Joey Logano became the first driver to secure a position in the Championship 4 with a shot at the Cup Series 2022 Championship thanks to a valiant surge to victory in the final laps of Sunday’s South Point 400 at Las Vegas Motor Speedway.

RACING

 During Stage 2 of the Round of 8 playoff race at Vegas, Bubba Wallace (back) and Kyle Larson wrecked down the front stretch on Lap 94 after the two made contact off Turn 4. Larson admitted to making an aggressive move that led to the wreck.

Lakeview staff member tests positive for Monkeypox

An unnamed staff member at Lakeview Primary School tested positive for monkeypox over fall break as stated in a statement released by The Baldwin County School District on Tuesday. According to the letter, the school was notified on Oct. 17 about the positive test results.

Woman arrested for assault after hitting ex’s partner with her vehicle

Local Walteria Dean was arrested for aggravated assault after intentionally hitting another woman with her car On Oct. 10, law enforcement was dispatched to 240 Pennington Road. On scene, they made contact with the assault victim, identified as 21-year-old Gabriel Strange of Milledgeville.

Three nabbed for entering unlocked autos

Three locals were arrested Oct. 16 in connection with an ongoing investigation into thefts involving unlocked cars and trucks around Baldwin County. Authorities impounded a car on Sunday connected to this spree of entering autos.

Baldwin County rehabilitates homes through CHIP grant

Baldwin County received a federally-funded $400,000 Community HOME Investment Program (CHIP) grant this year. The purpose of the CHIP grant is to provide safe and affordable housing in Georgia.

Council considers car lot, approves alcohol licenses

The Milledgeville City Council met on Tuesday and approved several resolutions that will affect the city. The council heard the first reading of an ordinance that will allow a special use of 1231 North Columbia Street for a car lot. The car lot will allow a maximum of 10 cars.

ARREST REPORTS

October 5 Demario Markell Gibson, 17, of Milledgeville - aggravated assault; possession of pistol or revolver by person under 18 (first offense) Tyrone Rama Gibson, 31, of Sparta probation violation Tommy Lee Kell, 25, of Madison - failure to appear Tri’nysia Ikeah Parham, 18, of Milledgeville...

CRIME WATCH

Woman steals $225 worth of items from Walmart On Oct. 4, law enforcement was dispatched to Walmart in reference to a shoplifting. A female, later identified as McKenlie Nobles, only scanned a few items and failed to scan a pink suitcase and several clothing items with a total value of $225.06.