Convicted sex offender sent back to prison

Jerry Wordie Hill was sentenced to 20 years behind bars back in 2021, stemming from a 2019 arrest for sexual exploitation of children.

Garrett Way house fire classified as accidental

Following a comprehensive origin-and-cause investigation, a fire at a residence on Garrett Way that occurred early Monday morning has been classified as accidental, according to Baldwin County Fire Rescue chief Bradley Towe.

Foul play ruled out in death of GCSU student

Georgia College & State University student Ethan Knight was laid to rest over the weekend in his native Jones County.Knight’s roommates round him unresponsive in his bedroom on the afternoon of Feb. 16.

GCSU becomes “Tent City”

Every February, as Homecoming approaches at Georgia College, the campus begins to buzz with anticipation. The week is filled with Bobcat games, silent discos, a parade, and so many other fun activities. But the main event of the week each year is what Georgia College calls “Tent City.”

Pair of suspects have their day in court

A man who forged more than $16,000 worth of checks in his elderly father’s name entered into a plea deal in Superior Court earlier this month.James McKinley HIll, 63, pleaded guilty to one count of exploitation of an elderly person and was sentenced to 20 years probation.

ARREST REPORT

MONDAY, FEB. 16• Thelma Elizabeth Barnes, 41, of Milledgeville – false report of a crimeTUESDAY, FEB. 17• Joshua Mark Bennett, 37, of Milledgeville – county jail hold for Cherokee County• Andy Johnson, 63, of Milledgeville – court sentence• Tommie Lee Wilson, 72, of Milledgeville – court hold•...

CRIME WATCH

Last March, Ayden Calder Moore led an officer on a foot chase through the woods near The Milledgeville Mall, eventually getting away and completing the first leg of his own personal law enforcement triathlon.Three months later, while deputies were attempting to serve a warrant on Merry Drive, Moore...

New details emerge in drug ring cases

RICO STATUTE BEING USED TO PROSECUTE DRUG DEALING OPERATIONSWhen most people hear the phrase “organized crime,” their mind goes straight to the mafia and New York City.Around here, however, “organized crime” almost exclusively deals with drug dealers and drug dealing networks.

Petition aims to replace all 5 tax assessors

Rarely if ever have this many local Board of Tax Assessors in Georgia been under this much scrutiny.In neighboring Wilkinson County, citizens have filed multiple lawsuits against its Board of Tax Assessors and its chief appraiser – Romona Vaifale.

DOWNTOWN HOTEL/CONFERENCE CENTER PROJECT MOVING FORWARD

CITY COUNCIL GIVES AMBITIOUS PROJECT ITS ‘FIRST READING’It’s a project that would re-shape the heart of Milledgeville, and now it’s one step closer to becoming a reality.The City Council on Tuesday conducted a first reading for seven zoning change requests that are necessary before any construction...