ARREST REPORTS

Dec.

CRIME WATCH

Men caught with marijuana On Dec. 20, while observing traffic at the corner of Elbert Street and Vinson Highway, an officer observed a white Honda Accord fail to stop at the stop sign before turning right onto Vinson Highway.

JMA teammates earn all-state honors

After capturing its sixth state title in school history, the John Milledge Academy (JMA) Trojans football team received more honors as eight players were named to the GIAA AAA All-State team.

2025 is in the books

As the new year begins, The Baldwin Bulletin takes an annual look back at some the significant people and events that shaped its weekly narrative. In this first edition of 2026, we reflect on January to May 2025, with the second half of the year to be recapped next week.

GMC’s debut of Encore! a riveting success

Georgia Military College officially launched its ENCORE! program with GMC Prep’s One Act performance in September and one professional performance this month with success.

Gerald Wayne Hammock

Gerald Wayne Hammock, 80, of Moultrie, passed away Saturday, Dec. 20, 2025. Survivors include a son, David Hammock; daughters, Sheila McClain and Mary Woods, all of Milledgeville; grandchildren, Matt Johnson, Lauren Johnson, Noah McClain and Jacob Hammock.

CRIME WATCH

On Dec. 16, law enforcement was dispatched to a theft in progress at Walmart. Walmart’s Asset Protection manager stated the male that the man fled in a red Camaro parked by the back door of the automotive section.

ARREST REPORTS

Dec.

BOC discusses fees, budgets, and assessments

The Baldwin County Board of Commissioners discussed the Powell Building at Central State Hospital, the 2026 fee schedule, and the 2026 operating budget.The two-hour meeting opened with Billy Hargrove being recognized with a Certificate of Recognition for his 100th birthday.

‘Democratization’ defines winter holidays

“Democratization” is a 59-cent word that means “making power more accessible, more inclusive, and more shared by all.”It shows up in visible ways, especially during the winter holidays.