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THE BIG 250

THE BIG 250

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THE BIG 250

Christian Mckearney
Thursday, June 25, 2026
Milledgeville’s biggest fireworks display ever is right around the corner, as is America’s 250th birthday.The municipal fireworks show is all set for Friday, July 3. The Milledgeville City Council has budgeted $20,000 for this year’s show, an increase of $7,000 over last year.
Rick Jackson wins GOP runoff, equals five more months of commercials

Rick Jackson wins GOP runoff, equals five more months of commercials

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Rick Jackson wins GOP runoff, equals five more months of commercials

Christian Mckearney
Thursday, June 18, 2026
Either Gov. Brian Kemp’s endorsement came too late, or it didn’t matter nearly enough.One way or the other, Rick Jackson pulled off a relatively stunning turnaround on Tuesday, winning the Republican nomination for governor and defeating Burt Jones in the GOP primary runoff.
The Edwin I. Hatch Nuclear Power Plant is near Baxley in South Georgia. COURTESY OF GEORGIA POWER

The Edwin I. Hatch Nuclear Power Plant is near Baxley in South Georgia. COURTESY OF GEORGIA POWER

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Two aging nuclear reactors cleared to power another generation

Ty Tagami
Thursday, June 18, 2026
A nuclear power plant in Georgia that predates the presidency of Jimmy Carter got a new lease on life to operate for an additional two decades, Georgia Power announced Monday.The licenses for the reactors at the Edwin I. Hatch Nuclear Plant near Baxley were set to expire in the 2030s.

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The Baldwin Bulletin awarded by press association

Josh Lurie
Thursday, June 18, 2026
Awards were presented at the Georgia Press Association annual convention June 12 at Jekyll Island. There were 477 awards presented in 44 categories to 73 newspapers.Smith Communications Inc. President and CEO A. Mark Smith gave credit to the company’s employees.
Deborah Melder

Deborah Melder

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CRIME BLURBS

Christian Mckearney
Thursday, June 18, 2026
A woman was arrested after taking a leak in front of Total Beauty Supply in the Town & Country Shopping Center.The woman, Deborah Sue Melder, relayed to law enforcement that the situation became dire after the restrooms at both Total Beauty Supply and Rose’s were out of order.

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ARREST REPORT

News Staff
Thursday, June 18, 2026
MONDAY, JUNE 8• Shaga Emmanuel Childs, 37, of Milledgeville – disorderly conduct, probation violation // Milledgeville Police Department (MPD)• Trevious Demetri Martin , 32, of Eatonton – felony theft by receiving // Baldwin County Sheriff 's Offi ce (BCSO)• Vincent Joshua Taylor, Jr.
Marco’s Pizza bringing fresh energy to Jones County

Marco’s Pizza bringing fresh energy to Jones County

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Marco’s Pizza bringing fresh energy to Jones County

News Staff
Thursday, June 18, 2026
A family-owned business built on perseverance, opportunity and community connection is continuing to make its mark in Jones County.Marco’s Pizza, located at 198 W.
Luther Snellgrove

Luther Snellgrove

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Youtubers help nab potential predator

Christian Mckearney
Thursday, June 18, 2026
Luther Elvis Snellgrove thought he was meeting a 15-year-old girl while on break at his job at Food Depot on Sunday afternoon.Snellgrove, 50, walked around the side of the building and prepared for the meet-up.
AJ’s Hot Wings & More, which first opened across from Walmart 17 years ago, believe it or not, previously closed for six months before relaunching in February as Good Eats Healthy Living of Milledgeville. It wasn’t the first time that the restaurant’s owner – Antoine Wiley – has had to change with the times. CHRISTIAN McKEARNEY/Staff

AJ’s Hot Wings & More, which first opened across from Walmart 17 years ago, believe it or not, previously closed for six months before relaunching in February as Good Eats Healthy Living of Milledgeville. It wasn’t the first time that the restaurant’s owner – Antoine Wiley – has had to change with the times. CHRISTIAN McKEARNEY/Staff

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CHANGING WITH THE TIMES

Christian Mckearney
Thursday, June 18, 2026
Antoine Wiley’s path to entrepreneurship is a classic Milledgeville story, as well as a case study in how the local economy has changed in the last 20 years.
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