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CRIME WATCH

News Staff
Thursday, January 15, 2026
Woman cited for shopliftingOn Jan. 7, law enforcement was dispatched to Walmart in reference to a shoplifting. Brittany Philippe was caught at self-checkout not scanning her items.Asset Protection intercepted her before exiting the store. Philippe was issued a citation for shoplifting.

School system celebrates nine Bright Ideas Grant recipients

News Staff
Thursday, January 15, 2026
In December, Tri-County EMC’s Community Outreach Director Anna Smith, along with several coworkers, made their annual visit to distribute checks to Bright Ideas Grant winners in Baldwin County.Baldwin County had a record-setting nine educators who were awarded 2025 Bright Ideas Grants.
Commissioner Sammy Hall, Chair of the Twin Lakes Library Board Cameron Williams, Georgia Public Library Service State Librarian Julie Walker, Commissioner Emily Davis, and Middle Georgia Regional Library Director Jennifer Lautzenheiser officially reopen the newly renovated Mary Vinson Memorial Library. BAILEY BALLARD/Staff

Commissioner Sammy Hall, Chair of the Twin Lakes Library Board Cameron Williams, Georgia Public Library Service State Librarian Julie Walker, Commissioner Emily Davis, and Middle Georgia Regional Library Director Jennifer Lautzenheiser officially reopen the newly renovated Mary Vinson Memorial Library. BAILEY BALLARD/Staff

Mary Vinson Memorial Library re-imagined for modern world

Bailey Ballard
Thursday, January 15, 2026
The Mary Vinson Memorial Library officially reopened and debuted its newly renovated space Jan. 6 to the community.Middle Georgia Regional Library Director Jennifer Lautzenheiser toured people around the new space prior to the official opening ceremony.
GMC head coach Gavin Tierce

GMC head coach Gavin Tierce

GMC Prep earns postseason football honors

Trey Norris
Thursday, January 15, 2026
The GMC Prep Bulldogs football team failed to make the GHSA State Playoffs but did receive several post-season awards and recognitions after a much-improved 2025 season.
New Year’s fireworks cause fire

New Year’s fireworks cause fire

New Year’s fireworks cause fire

Staff Reports
Thursday, January 8, 2026
Baldwin County Fire Rescue, including Engine 8, Squad 17, Tanker 19, and Battalion 1, responded to a structure fire Jan. 1 regarding a 10x12 outbuilding.

CRIME WATCH

News Staff
Thursday, January 8, 2026
Felon caught with narcoticsOn Dec. 31, while patrolling the area of Swint Avenue and Broad Street, an officer observed a white van, whose driver was not wearing a seat belt.The vehicle stopped at the intersection and the driver was identified as Matthew Dixon.
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