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Extensive conservation work to begin at Georgia’s Old Governor’s Mansion

News Staff

Thursday, September 8, 2022

Beginning Sept. 6 and continuing until Dec. 31, conservationists and tradesmen will conduct preservation work on the exterior of Georgia’s Old Governor’s Mansion.

GCSU Endowed Professorship Seminar Series set to return

Bailey Ballard

Thursday, September 8, 2022

Georgia College & State University’s Georgia Power Endowed Professorship Seminar Series returned on Wednesday, Aug. 30. The seminar series promotes environmental research, public education programs and lectures on the Georgia College campus for the local community.

Author holds discussion on Flannery O’Connor biography

Bailey Ballard

Thursday, September 8, 2022

Last Thursday, the Andalusia Institute hosted a discussion with Mary Carpenter, author of the recently released middle-grade biography, Flannery O’Connor: A Girl Who Knew Her Own Mind.

Stone Gable Farm knows that a happy cow tastes better

News Staff

Thursday, September 1, 2022

Stone Gable Farm, a local beef farm, sells to residents around the area, and keeps their cows happy while doing so. Chris Weidner, the farm owner, has lived in Jones County since the late 1960s. He came to Jones County from Indiana, because his father bought land and was transferred.

BHS partners with Helms College Culinary Program

Bailey Ballard

Thursday, September 1, 2022

Baldwin High School students pursuing the culinary arts will have even more college preparation with a partnership between the Baldwin County School District and Helms College.

Suspect arrested on four counts of aggravated assault

Staff Reports

Thursday, September 1, 2022

A witness helped identify the suspect in a drive-by shooting, leading to another arrest for a convicted felon. On Aug. 25, law enforcement was dispatched to West Thomas Street after receiving a report of shots fired.

YES Program students work with the hydroponic system.

Farm to School Program receives $50,000 grant

Bailey Ballard

Thursday, September 1, 2022

The Baldwin County School District is the only district in Georgia to be awarded a $50,000 Farm to School Turnkey Grant from the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA).

Teslay Beauty Bar & Salon offers unique hair experiences in downtown Milledgeville

Bailey Ballard

Thursday, September 1, 2022

Teslay Beauty Bar & Salon is a newer hair salon in downtown Milledgeville that offers hair services and an upbeat atmosphere. Owner Tieria Cooper opened her Salon in November of 2020 after working in Unique Hair Suites for six years.

CRIME WATCH

News Staff

Thursday, August 25, 2022

Woman engages in fight at Jet Food Store On Aug. 16, law enforcement was dispatched to the Jet Food Store in reference to a fight. An officer made contact with Alexis Akesh Hill who stated she got into a physical fight with Q’Teeba Vonsha Wesley over past personal issues and rumors being spread.