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Drugs found in vehicle with canceled registration

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Wednesday, July 27, 2022

According to a police report, law enforcement was on patrol traveling north on North Columbia Street July 15 when an officer was alerted by the Automated License Plate Recognition System (ALPR) of an expired tag on their rear facing camera.

Cathy Cox speaks about the significance of historic landmarks and how Andalusia Farm is one that GCSU is very proud of. Photos by BAILEY BALLARD/Staff

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Andalusia Farm recognized as national historic landmark

Bailey Ballard

Wednesday, July 27, 2022

Georgia College received a bronze plaque and certificate from the National Park Service (NPS) this past Monday officially designating Andalusia Farm, the historic home of author Flannery O’Connor, as a national historic landmark.

Happy birthday, Garry Mitchem

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Happy birthday, Garry Mitchem

Timberly Spikes

Wednesday, July 27, 2022

Garry Mitchem is a high-school senior, who loves listening to scanners and has a strong admiration for the Baldwin and Putnam Counties Fire Rescue teams. On July 31, the young man will be turning 18-years old. Mitchem is hoping the Milledgeville community will help him in celebrating.

Farmers Home Furniture at the Milledgeville location offers a personal experience to customers.

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Farmers Home Furniture in Milledgeville is open for business

Alaina Clarke

Wednesday, July 20, 2022

Farmers Home Furniture in Milledgeville is open for business to provide a personal experience for local home furnishing needs. John Turner, the manager of the Milledgeville store, said he grew up in Dublin, and moved to Athens where he lived for 14 years.

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ARREST REPORTS

News Staff

Wednesday, July 20, 2022

July 13 Jonathan Alexander Jones, 18, of Milledgeville - driving while license suspended or revoked (misdemeanor) Bremesha Kewonna Reeves, 19, of Milledgeville - battery Jay Cornelius Scott, 49, of Milledgeville - probation violation Carol Latrice Thomas, 59, of Milledgeville - failure to...

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CRIME WATCH

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Wednesday, July 20, 2022

Two males steal cart full of items at Food Depot On July 13, law enforcement was dispatched to Food Depot in reference to a theft report.

‘Pursue Peace’ convention

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‘Pursue Peace’ convention unites 239 countries in more than 500 languages

News Staff

Wednesday, July 20, 2022

Against the tragic backdrop of a historic conflict in Europe, Milledgeville will unite with millions around the globe to promote the timely theme “Pursue Peace” as they participate in a six-part annual event scheduled for July and August, 2022.

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CALENDAR OF COMMUNITY EVENTS

News Staff

Wednesday, July 20, 2022

Submit your events to bb@bbnews.today See more events and a regional events calendar online at bbnews.today. LOOK FOR THE CALENDAR MENU ITEM. BALDWIN SATURDAY, JULY 23 What: Third Annual Lake Sinclair Poker Run When: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

A photo of how Andre Williams looks today after recovering from Stevens-Johnson Syndrome. CONTRIBUTED

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Educational events hosted for SJS awareness month

Alaina Clarke

Wednesday, July 20, 2022

Andre Williams, a Milledgeville native, contracted Stevens-Johnson syndrome in 2017, and has become an advocate for the syndrome ever since his extreme case impacted his life in a major way.

School President Cathy Cox (left) and Athletics Director Wendell Staton (center) look on as Jack Marchant delivers his first words as the Head Coach of GC Soccer. CONTRIBUTED

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New GC soccer coach holds first press conference

Joel White

Wednesday, July 20, 2022

Jack Marchant, the recently hired head coach for the soccer team at GCSU, gave his first speech at an introductory press conference in the Centennial Center at Georgia College’s main campus on Thursday.

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