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Multiple communities mourn loss of teenager

Multiple communities mourn loss of teenager

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Multiple communities mourn loss of teenager

Bailey Ballard
Thursday, December 4, 2025
First responders put out a request last week for the Coopers Community to look out for 15-year-old Jeffrey Epps, a nonverbal autistic boy, that had been reported missing.
Karez Demory signs his national letter of intent to play basketball at Southern University. CONTRIBUTED

Karez Demory signs his national letter of intent to play basketball at Southern University. CONTRIBUTED

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BHS senior signs national letter of intent

News Staff
Thursday, December 4, 2025
The Baldwin High School athletic community celebrated a milestone moment Nov. 12 for senior Karez Demory as he signed his National Letter of Intent (NLI) to continue his basketball career at Southern University. It marked a historic accomplishment for both Demory and the Baldwin Braves.

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Baldwin County School District reports growth in CCRPI results

News Staff
Thursday, December 4, 2025
The latest College and Career Ready Performance Index (CCRPI) for the Baldwin County School District results confirm what families and teachers across the district already know: Baldwin County students are learning, growing, and preparing for bright futures.
The Youth Entrepenur Program took a photo with all youth and mentors during the kickoff event last month. CONTRIBUTED

The Youth Entrepenur Program took a photo with all youth and mentors during the kickoff event last month. CONTRIBUTED

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Young Entrepreneur Program launches with kickoff event

News Staff
Thursday, December 4, 2025
The Milledgeville-Baldwin County Youth Entrepreneur Program (YEP) officially launched last month with a mentor/mentee kickoff event, marking the beginning of an innovative initiative designed to empower the community’s next generation of business leaders.
Arlene Simmons

Arlene Simmons

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Simmons wins District 2 seat in run-off election

Staff Reports
Thursday, December 4, 2025
Baldwin County held its municipal general election run-off Dec. 2, for the city council District 2 race between Arlene Simmons and Brooks Snider.Simmons won the election by securing nearly 78 percent of the votes Tuesday. She received 77 votes, representing 77.

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Exchange Bank Expands into Braselton

News Staff
Thursday, December 4, 2025
Exchange Bank is expanding its presence into Braselton, Ga. with a new full-service branch set to open in the spring of 2026. The branch will be located at 6700 Hwy 53 in Braselton.
Exchange Bank donates $35,000 to Atrium Health Navicent Baldwin

Exchange Bank donates $35,000 to Atrium Health Navicent Baldwin

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Exchange Bank donates $35,000 to Atrium Health Navicent Baldwin

News Staff
Thursday, December 4, 2025
Exchange Bank donated $35,000 to Atrium Health Navicent Baldwin through the Georgia HEART Program, which supports rural and critical access hospitals across the state. This donation helps strengthen healthcare services for residents of Baldwin County and the surrounding communities.
Let’s honor Charles Person

Let’s honor Charles Person

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Let’s honor Charles Person

Randall Harman
Thursday, December 4, 2025
Charles Person’s last speaking appearance was right here in Lake Country at the movie theater. It was a republican gathering with the theme… when blacks and whites come together for a common cause…Show of unity.However, Charles was a democrat.

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CRIME WATCH

News Staff
Thursday, December 4, 2025
Woman caught shoplifting multiple timesOn Nov. 20, law enforcement was dispatched to Walmart, 2592 N.Columbia St., in reference to a previous shoplifting. Asset Protection provided an investigation on Lindsey Irish stemming from previous shoplifting incidents. On Oct.
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