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New jail not all that new anymore

SHERIFF MASSEE TALKS RENOVATIONS, POSSIBLE EXPANSIONSeventeen years have passed since the Baldwin County Sheriff’s Office left Linda Drive and moved into the Baldwin County Law Enforcement Center on Old Monticello Road.Despite this, many people around town still refer to it as “the new jail.”

Pair of Republicans on the ballot in District 3

CURRENT DISTRICT 3 COMMISSIONER DECIDED NOT TO SEEK RE-ELECTIONThere’s only one contested county commission primary this month, and it’s in District 3.District 3 voters who choose a Republican ballot will decide between a pair of candidates – Justin Jones and Danny Register.

Measurable rainfall recorded for the first time in 25 days

A thunderstorm rolled through Baldwin County on Tuesday morning, bringing with it the first measurable amount of rainfall since the first week of April.Indeed, April has been abnormally dry in Georgia, but the lack of rain actually dates back to the middle of March.

FLOYD GRIFFIN

I am the best candidate because I bring proven leadership, experience, and a record of delivering results for this community.

ROSSSHEPPARD

I am the best candidate because this district needs someone with a bright future, not just an impressive past. I live on the Southside of Milledgeville, which has been neglected for a long time.

Republicans for Georgia governor finally face each other in debate as voters head to polls

ATLANTA — The only major debate between Republican candidates for Georgia governor brimmed with personal attacks and appeals to President Donald Trump’s followers and offered less to guide voters on policy directions.The debate hosted by the Atlanta Press Club and aired by Georgia Public...

ARREST REPORT

MONDAY,APRIL20•JasmynBrown, 28, of Milledgeville – violation of Georgia’s Compulsory School Attendance law (two counts) // Baldwin County Sheriff 's Offi ce (BCSO)•NoeliaMarieToledo, 25, of Milledgeville – violation of Georgia’s Compulsory School Attendance law (. ve counts) // Baldwin County...

Woman arrested in 4th different decade

“An intoxicated Wanda Myrick” was arrested earlier this month after reportedly picking up a metal baseball bat on Roberts Street and threatening to kill somebody. A neighbor told officers that Myrick “had been acting problematic all day.”

Now-former GMC Prep teacher arrested for child molestation

The Georgia Military Police Department received information that one of its teachers “had inappropriate sexual contact with a minor” and quickly requested the assistance of the Georgia Bureau of Investigation.In the process, the school fired the teacher – Michael Talton-Lee Barnes, 24, listed with...