Mayor delivers her annual State of the City address

Mayor Mary Parham-Copelan, two months into her third term, gave her 13th State of the City address at Tuesday’s City Council meeting.Parham-Copelan missed the first council meeting of the year with an illness, while attending the second meeting of January remotely.

After K–8 phone ban, Georgia considers extending policy into high schools

Just a year after Georgia implemented a statewide ban on cell phones in K–8 classrooms, lawmakers are considering a new bill that would extend the restriction to high schools, potentially changing daily routines for students across Baldwin County.House Bill 340, also known as the Distraction-Free...

Grant, former councilman and mayor, passes away

Former Milledgeville city councilman and mayor Johnny Grant, Jr. passed away over the weekend, just three-anda- half months shy of his 100th birthday.During his 20-plus years around City Hall, Grant learned just about everything there was to know about Milledgeville, especially its infrastructure.

Central State Hospital walking tours return soon

Georgia’s Old Capital Heritage Center at the Depot, Inc., in partnership with Seeking Asylum LLC, has announced dates for this year’s Central State Hospital Haunting History Tours.Each immersive walking tour invites visitors to explore the grounds for a glimpse into the complex history of mental...

Commissioners discuss solar farms, new library branch

The Baldwin County Board of Commissioners voted unanimously during its Tuesday regular meeting to extend its moratorium on solar farms and solar farm applications for an additional 180 days.County commissioners ultimately are expected to adopt an ordinance that deals with issues such as setback...

City council recognizes city events and local development

Milledgeville City Council met Feb. 10 at City Hall to discuss zoning changes and move forward on city business tied to upcoming events and local development.Pastor Gregory Barnes spoke during public comment about the upcoming Art and Healthy Living Festival in April, which will feature events and...

North Columbia fast food options expanding

Americans can’t seem to get enough fast food.That’s the plan, at least, for a pair of new restaurants currently in the works along the North Columbia Street business corridor.Construction is progressing relatively rapidly on the Jack’s Family Restaurant location in the 1500 block of North Columbia...

Georgia sees elevated flu activity as winter continues

Flu activity remains high in Georgia as winter continues and health officials urge residents to take preventive measures to protect themselves and others.Although many people experience mild symptoms, influenza is a contagious viral infection that affects the nose, throat and lungs and can lead to...

K-5 school consolidation considered

The majority of rural school districts around Georgia are shrinking, and the Baldwin County School District is no exception.Thirty years ago, for example, there were 6,391 students in the district, which included 3,098 in grades kindergarten through fifth grade.

Motorcycle chase ends with felony charge, multiple misdemeanors

A Baldwin County man was arrested Feb. 9 after allegedly leading deputies on a high-speed pursuit that crossed county lines and ended with a foot chase on State Route 22.A deputy was dispatched to the Baldwin and Washington county line in reference to a motorcycle traveling without lights and...