Honoring the legacy of Sgt. Christopher Monica

This past Saturday morning was the 4th annual Sgt. Christopher Monica Scholarship 5K at the Central State Hospital grounds.Each year volunteers and members of the community come to celebrate Monica’s legacy and give back to the community that he served to protect.

ARREST REPORTS

Tuesday, Jan. 27George Antonio Calloway, 26, of Milledgeville – probation violationJaemon Dantavis Hurt, 20, of Milledgeville – probation violationJimmy Darrell Monroe Jr., 43, of Milledgeville – probation violationBrandon Marquis White, 39, of Milledgeville – probation violationRoland Neville...

CRIME WATCH

Three women observed fighting at the ManorDeputy Saralynn Henderson was patrolling South Jefferson Street when she saw three women fighting. As she exited the patrol vehicle, the women separated. They provided their Georgia driver’s licenses for identification.

Freezing temperatures lead to higher energy use across Baldwin County

Temperatures have dropped across Baldwin County in recent weeks, causing residents to see higher electric bills as they use more heat to try to stay warm in their homes.

City council addresses community projects, concerns

The Milledgeville City Council met Tuesday, Jan. 27, at City Hall to hear concerns from residents and consider updates to local infrastructure and community initiatives.During public comments, Beverly Lundy Hill, founder of Lineage Preservation Inc., shared that her Black history banners were...

Wanted woman spotted, also arrested on drug charges

While on patrol Feb. 2, Deputy Alex Rickey saw a vehicle in a parking lot on Andrews Street and recognized its driver, Heidi Ford, who had an active parole violation warrant.Rickey parked behind the vehicle and confirmed Ford’s identity after talking to her.

GCSU students hold anti-ICE rally on front campus

Students at Georgia College & State University held an anti-ICE rally last Friday on GCSU’s front campus.

Frozen Jr. brings big lessons and big crowds to GMC

Disney’s “Frozen Jr.” may have been a middle-school production, but the impact went far beyond the stage.

Grease Monkey:

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.

GC online master’s programs ranked among best in South

Georgia College & State University’s online master’s degree programs have again been ranked among the nation’s best, earning four top-five designations among all regional universities in the South, according to U.S. News & World Report’s 2026 rankings.GCSU’s online nursing master’s program ranked...