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Norville, Exchange Club president and champion for Milledgeville, passes away

Norville, Exchange Club president and champion for Milledgeville, passes away

Norville, Exchange Club president and champion for Milledgeville, passes away

Christian Mckearney
Thursday, April 9, 2026
Few people around town were more front-andcenter when it came to volunteer initiatives than Jordan Norville.Just last month, Norville was on hand at a Milledgeville City Council meeting, helping to raise awareness for child abuse.Norville, the Exchange Club’s president, passed away on Friday...
Fresh finds and local flavor at Milly farmers market

Fresh finds and local flavor at Milly farmers market

Fresh finds and local flavor at Milly farmers market

Presleigh Pilgrim
Thursday, April 9, 2026
On Friday afternoons in downtown Milledgeville, the Milledgeville Pavilion fills with fresh food, live music, and community connection during the Milly Farmers Market.Held on the first and third Fridays of each month from 4 to 7 p.m., the market brings together local farmers, bakers, and small...
Residents are being warned not to click links or scan QR codes in scam messages like this one claiming overdue traffic violations. CONTRIBUTED

Residents are being warned not to click links or scan QR codes in scam messages like this one claiming overdue traffic violations. CONTRIBUTED

BCSO warns residents of fraudulent text messages

Brianna Heard
Thursday, April 9, 2026
The Baldwin County Sheriff’s Office is warning residents about a wave of scam messages claiming residents owe money for toll violations.In a recent social media post, the Sheriff’s Office alerted the public to a fake “Notice of Traffic Citation Hearing – Toll Violation” circulating through text...
Jarvis “J Bo” Havior

Jarvis “J Bo” Havior

Bow placed on meth trafficking operation

Christian Mckearney
Thursday, April 9, 2026
The supplier of a Mexico-to-Milledgeville methamphetamine and heroin drug trafficking ring recently was sentenced to 260 months in prison during court proceedings at the federal courthouse in Macon.Noe Canela, a 37-year-old Gwinnett County, man “is being held accountable for supplying at least...

CRIME BLURBS

Christian Mckearney
Thursday, April 9, 2026
For the second time in as many weeks, a Walmart shoplifter didn’t go down without kicking and punching and screaming.Most recent was Dontavious Anderson, listed with a Gordon address.

ARREST REPORT

News Staff
Thursday, April 9, 2026
MONDAY,MARCH30• Walter Homer Mitchell, 64, listed as homeless – possession of cocaine, probation violation / BaldwinCounty Sheriff's Office (BCSO)• Betsy Abigail Adams, 32, of Milledgeville – parole violation/ Georgia State Patrol (GSP)• Mary Elizabeth Mercer, 27, of McIntyre – misdemeanor theft by...
Grease Monkey:

Grease Monkey:

Grease Monkey:

News Staff
Thursday, April 9, 2026
Grease Monkey, a locally owned automobile service, recently opened its doors at 101 Walmart Dr. in Eatonton.“We opened this location in 2023 built on customer service,” said James Painter, co-owner of Grease Monkey.“We take convenience, customer opinion, the vehicle and more into consideration for...

City Hall serious about fireworks this year

Christian Mckearney
Thursday, April 9, 2026
READY TO STYLE FOR AMERICA’S 250TH BIRTHDAY CITY FIRED OFF DUD LAST YEARFollowing a debacle of a Fourth of July fireworks show last year, the Milledgeville City Council has decided to seriously step up its game.The council recently approved a resolution that sets aside $20,000 for this year’s...
Jack in the Box wavering; Jack’s readying

Jack in the Box wavering; Jack’s readying

Jack in the Box wavering; Jack’s readying

Christian Mckearney
Thursday, April 9, 2026
While one hamburger chain continues to flirt with the idea of opening in Milledgeville, another is preparing for its grand opening.Jack’s Family Restaurant will open its doors to the public on Monday morning.
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