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ARREST REPORTS

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Thursday, February 12, 2026
Tuesday, Feb. 3Mark Jon Blaha, 60, of Eatonton – possession and use of drug-related objects; possession of cocaine (two counts); possession of methamphetamineSabria Alese Carter, 25, of Milledgeville – probation violationDetavious Kemario Coats, 28, of Concord, N.C.

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CRIME WATCH

Woman Charged With Felony For Reversing Car Repair
Thursday, February 12, 2026
Officer Dawson Smith was dispatched to an automobile service business in reference to theft. Smith met with the store manager, who stated L’Shandria Mallory brought her vehicle to the shop for it to be serviced. Staff advised Mallory she needed a new valve cover gasket, and she agreed to the work.
GWM: Lessons from a grassroots vote-getter

GWM: Lessons from a grassroots vote-getter

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GWM: Lessons from a grassroots vote-getter

Dot Padgett
Thursday, February 12, 2026
In 2024, April 2 was a red-letter day for Eatonton as Dot Padgett, at a spry 95 years old, delighted a roomful of fans at Georgia Writers Museum with humorous and captivating stories about her days working for President Jimmy Carter’s candidacy.
Even on a bright, clear day, air quality in Baldwin County can reach levels considered unhealthy for sensitive groups, as invisible pollutants like ozone and particulate matter may still be p resent. BRIANNA HEARD/Staff

Even on a bright, clear day, air quality in Baldwin County can reach levels considered unhealthy for sensitive groups, as invisible pollutants like ozone and particulate matter may still be p resent. BRIANNA HEARD/Staff

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Baldwin County air quality may be unhealthy for sensitive groups

Brianna Heard
Thursday, February 12, 2026
In recent weeks, Baldwin County residents have been informed through weather alerts that air quality conditions are “unhealthy for sensitive groups.”Outdoor air quality becomes unhealthy when certain pollutants build up in the air.
Mark Blaha

Mark Blaha

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Expired tag leads to arrest on drug charges

Staff Reports
Thursday, February 12, 2026
Drugs and drug-related objects were found during a routine traffic stop Feb. 3 on North Columbia Street near Meriweather Road.While on patrol, Baldwin County Sheriff’s Deputy Alex Rickey observed a Ford Mustang traveling south and checked its tag to find the registered owner was unlicensed.
5K participants prepare to start the race. ANDREW BROWN/Staff

5K participants prepare to start the race. ANDREW BROWN/Staff

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Honoring the legacy of Sgt. Christopher Monica

Andrew Brown
Thursday, February 12, 2026
This past Saturday morning was the 4th annual Sgt. Christopher Monica Scholarship 5K at the Central State Hospital grounds.Each year volunteers and members of the community come to celebrate Monica’s legacy and give back to the community that he served to protect.

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ARREST REPORTS

News Staff
Thursday, February 5, 2026
Tuesday, Jan. 27George Antonio Calloway, 26, of Milledgeville – probation violationJaemon Dantavis Hurt, 20, of Milledgeville – probation violationJimmy Darrell Monroe Jr.

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CRIME WATCH

News Staff
Thursday, February 5, 2026
Three women observed fighting at the ManorDeputy Saralynn Henderson was patrolling South Jefferson Street when she saw three women fighting. As she exited the patrol vehicle, the women separated. They provided their Georgia driver’s licenses for identification.
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