School district honors classified staff with annual award

Baldwin County Schools launched a new district-wide recognition, the Classified Staff of the Year Award.The 2026 Classified Staff of the Year awardees were honored at a recent basketball game to officially launch the award, with Superintendent Dr. Kristina Brooks and Deputy Superintendent Dr....

Struggling Georgia timber industry could receive big tax break

A proposed amendment to the Georgia Constitution would end sales taxes on timber, a major industry battered by mill closings and storms.House Majority Leader Chuck Efstration (R-Mulberry), said a bipartisan group of legislators want to help protect “a cornerstone of the state’s rural economy.”“The...

Manning Brothers: More than half a century of innovative food service

Great people meet challenges with innovative solutions, and we’ve been there. Whatever your food service opportunity, we’ve likely seen it—and solved it—before.

Baldwin County welcomes first student board representative

For years, the Baldwin County Board of Education has talked about the importance of student voice, not just in classrooms, but in the rooms where decisions are made.

Council approves rezoning request for autism therapy clinic

The Milledgeville City Council hosted its first meeting of the year Jan. 13 with the new council fully present, excluding Mayor Mary Paham-Copelan, who was absent due to sickness.Mayor pro-tem Denese Shinholster began the meeting by reading the Emancipation Proclamation, celebrating the Jan. 1,...

Running to Remember

A large crowd gathered on Georgia Military College’s campus Jan. 17 to race and spectate the 30th annual Will Robinson Memorial Race.

Flag Baptist Church celebrates legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

Ever since Martin Luther King Jr. Day became a federal holiday in 1983, people around the country have taken the day to reflect on Dr. King’s legacy and work. Flag Baptist Church took the day to celebrate Dr. King through sermon and community.

ARREST REPORTS

Jan. 6Ayliah Simone Allen, 23, of Milledgeville driving without a valid licenseWilliam Edward Brookins, 52, of Milledgeville - firearm/knife possess during crime/attempt of crime (felony); possession of methamphetamineVictoria Marie Bryan, 45, of Eatonton hindering apprehension or punishment of...

CRIME WATCH

Woman cited for shopliftingOn Jan. 7, law enforcement was dispatched to Walmart in reference to a shoplifting. Brittany Philippe was caught at self-checkout not scanning her items.Asset Protection intercepted her before exiting the store.

BOC approves TAN for $10M; Butts named new chairman

The Baldwin County Board of Commissioners hosted its first meeting of the year Jan. 6 to hear two annual reports, discuss the tax anticipation note, and approve the new chairman and vice-chair.Baldwin County Superintendent Dr. Kristina Brooks gave a short report on the Baldwin County School...