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Baldwin County welcomes first student board representative

Baldwin County welcomes first student board representative

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Baldwin County welcomes first student board representative

Sarai Moss
Thursday, January 22, 2026
For years, the Baldwin County Board of Education has talked about the importance of student voice, not just in classrooms, but in the rooms where decisions are made. On Jan. 13, that vision officially became reality with the first student board of education representative.

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Council approves rezoning request for autism therapy clinic

Bailey Ballard
Thursday, January 22, 2026
The Milledgeville City Council hosted its first meeting of the year Jan. 13 with the new council fully present, excluding Mayor Mary Paham-Copelan, who was absent due to sickness.Mayor pro-tem Denese Shinholster began the meeting by reading the Emancipation Proclamation, celebrating the Jan.
Running to Remember

Running to Remember

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Running to Remember

Alivia Blanton
Thursday, January 22, 2026
A large crowd gathered on Georgia Military College’s campus Jan. 17 to race and spectate the 30th annual Will Robinson Memorial Race. The event featured two opportunities for runners to participate, beginning with the Memorial Mile, a shorter fun run, followed by the 5K, the main event of the day.
State Representative Mike Jackson

State Representative Mike Jackson

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Flag Baptist Church celebrates legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

Andrew Brown
Thursday, January 22, 2026
Ever since Martin Luther King Jr. Day became a federal holiday in 1983, people around the country have taken the day to reflect on Dr. King’s legacy and work. Flag Baptist Church took the day to celebrate Dr. King through sermon and community.

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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.
Kendrick Butts

Kendrick Butts

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BOC approves TAN for $10M; Butts named new chairman

Bailey Ballard
Thursday, January 15, 2026
The Baldwin County Board of Commissioners hosted its first meeting of the year Jan. 6 to hear two annual reports, discuss the tax anticipation note, and approve the new chairman and vice-chair.Baldwin County Superintendent Dr.

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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

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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

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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.
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