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Crowded Georgia primaries send voters back to polls

Ty Tagami
Thursday, May 28, 2026
Georgia’s crowded primaries set up a long list of June 16 runoffs, ending some campaigns while giving others a second shot at higher office.Some candidates, including Democratic gubernatorial nominee Keisha Lance Bottoms with 56% of the vote in a seven-way race, and the Democratic and Republican...
Fouts Bros Inc. President and CEO Scott Edens, left, with Fouts employee and GCSU alumnus Grant Motley on the factory floor. Fouts Bros is investing in enterprise level AI solutions and Edens plans to hire interns from the new Master of Science in AI Strategy program. CONTRIBUTED/Anna Gay Leavitt

Fouts Bros Inc. President and CEO Scott Edens, left, with Fouts employee and GCSU alumnus Grant Motley on the factory floor. Fouts Bros is investing in enterprise level AI solutions and Edens plans to hire interns from the new Master of Science in AI Strategy program. CONTRIBUTED/Anna Gay Leavitt

Georgia College unveils 100% online AI Strategy master’s degree — no computer science background required

News Staff
Thursday, May 28, 2026
A new Master of Science in AI Strategy degree — an innovative program meant to equip individuals from any background with the skills to harness the power of emerging technology in any business or industry — is coming to Georgia College & State University.The program was recently approved by the...

Under-16 curfew under consideration

Christian Mckearney
Thursday, May 28, 2026
If you’re not old enough to have a driver’s license, then you’re not old enough to be out past midnight.That’s the crux of a new ordinance currently being considered by the Milledgeville City Council.
GRADUATIONS

GRADUATIONS

GRADUATIONS

News Staff
Thursday, May 28, 2026
Few things are more wholesome and guileless than kindergarten graduation ceremonies. So, with this in mind, here are some kindergarten graduation pics from Lakeview Primary, John Milledge Academy and Georgia Military College Prep.
Vape shops, vice marts officially maxed out

Vape shops, vice marts officially maxed out

Vape shops, vice marts officially maxed out

Christian Mckearney
Thursday, May 28, 2026
In a unanimous vote, the Milledgeville City Council on Tuesday passed an ordinance that officially “prohibits the establishment of new vape shops, food marts and vice marts” within city limits.The ordinance passed without much fanfare or pomp and circumstance.
The Baldwin County School Board recently voted unanimously to overhaul the ailing baseball/ softball complex on the Oak Hill Middle School campus. Pictured, from left, are Superintendent Kristina Brooks and school board members Gloria Wicker and John Jackson. CHRISTIAN McKEARNEY/Staff

The Baldwin County School Board recently voted unanimously to overhaul the ailing baseball/ softball complex on the Oak Hill Middle School campus. Pictured, from left, are Superintendent Kristina Brooks and school board members Gloria Wicker and John Jackson. CHRISTIAN McKEARNEY/Staff

Oak Hill addressing baseball/softball facility

Christian Mckearney
Thursday, May 28, 2026
In recent years, Oak Hill Middle School’s baseball and softball facility has been, quite frankly, sort of pitiful.Erosion problems have caused games to be moved to Walter B. Williams Jr.Park or Baldwin High.
County Commissioner Kendrick Butts gets a first glance at Baldwin County’s newest Georgia Historical Society marker during a ceremony on Tuesday. CHRISTIAN McKEARNEY/Staff

County Commissioner Kendrick Butts gets a first glance at Baldwin County’s newest Georgia Historical Society marker during a ceremony on Tuesday. CHRISTIAN McKEARNEY/Staff

Georgia Prison Farm historical marker unveiled in the shadow of new waterpark

Christian Mckearney
Thursday, May 21, 2026
Milledgeville is one of the most historically significant cities in Georgia, so it only makes sense that Baldwin County is home to more than two dozen Georgia Historical Society markers.The latest marker – Georgia’s State Prison Farm – was unveiled during a ceremony at Walter B. Williams Jr.Park on...
Colonel Jack Vantress

Colonel Jack Vantress

GMC appoints new Commandant of Cadets

News Staff
Thursday, May 21, 2026
Georgia Military College (GMC) is proud to announce the appointment of Colonel Jack Vantress, U.S. Army (Retired) as the institution’s Senior Vice President, Commandant of Cadets, effective July 13, 2026.COL Vantress brings more than 30 years of distinguished service as a senior leader in the...
Jayla Russell

Jayla Russell

Milledgeville registers two more female fights

Christian Mckearney
Thursday, May 21, 2026
Two women began fighting by the pork skins display at the Irwinton Road Dollar General last week, and both were arrested.Aniyah Smith, 22, and Amani Sierra Choice, 21, were booked at the county jail and charged with fighting/affray and criminal trespass.Both women “were still angry and yelling”...
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