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.

GDOT proposes roundabout at Highways 22, 24

The Baldwin County Board of Commissioners announced that the Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) is considering creating a roundabout for the intersection of SR 22 and SR 24.

High-speed pursuit begins after reported theft

Law enforcement received a report of a stolen vehicle Sunday, and officers were dispatched after receiving information that the vehicle was on the move near Kings Road. When the vehicle was located, a sergeant attempted a traffic stop, but the vehicle accelerated away.

MHPS receives $ 5,000 Georgia Shape Grant

$ Midway Hills Primary School (MHPS) received a $5,000 Georgia Shape Grant administered by the Department of Public Health.

Sketchbook Studio spreads local art from Baldwin County across the country

Reginald Stanley grew up in Baldwin County and opened Sketchbook Studio to support the local art movement. He wanted to offer a studio space to the public that could be built upon to offer workshops, custom requests and eventually host a gallery.

ARREST REPORTS

September 21 Keith Bernard Easly, 32, of Milledgeville - probation violation Jacob Dustin Garner, 34, of Milledgeville - parole violation Horace Clarence May, 55, of Fayetteville, North Carolina - two charges of probation violation Cory Edmund Rogers, 28, of Dallas - violate family violence order;...

CRIME WATCH

Unknown burglar steals Apple products On Sept. 26, law enforcement was dispatched in reference to a burglary. The victim advised she left her apartment to go to school and a neighbor contacted her about her door being cracked and noticing damage to her window.

Ambi Rae and Allure now open

Ambi Rae Boutique and Allure Beauty Bar will have opened Aug. 13, providing clothing and beauty to the community of Jones County. Both businesses are located at 109 Atlanta Road in downtown Gray. Ambi Rae will be open Tuesday through Thursday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Friday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.