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School system celebrates nine Bright Ideas Grant recipients

News Staff

Thursday, January 15, 2026

In December, Tri-County EMC’s Community Outreach Director Anna Smith, along with several coworkers, made their annual visit to distribute checks to Bright Ideas Grant winners in Baldwin County.Baldwin County had a record-setting nine educators who were awarded 2025 Bright Ideas Grants.

Commissioner Sammy Hall, Chair of the Twin Lakes Library Board Cameron Williams, Georgia Public Library Service State Librarian Julie Walker, Commissioner Emily Davis, and Middle Georgia Regional Library Director Jennifer Lautzenheiser officially reopen the newly renovated Mary Vinson Memorial Library. BAILEY BALLARD/Staff

Mary Vinson Memorial Library re-imagined for modern world

Bailey Ballard

Thursday, January 15, 2026

The Mary Vinson Memorial Library officially reopened and debuted its newly renovated space Jan. 6 to the community.Middle Georgia Regional Library Director Jennifer Lautzenheiser toured people around the new space prior to the official opening ceremony.

GMC head coach Gavin Tierce

GMC Prep earns postseason football honors

Trey Norris

Thursday, January 15, 2026

The GMC Prep Bulldogs football team failed to make the GHSA State Playoffs but did receive several post-season awards and recognitions after a much-improved 2025 season.In only his second season with the Bulldogs, head coach Gavin Tierce improved his team’s record from 0-10 in 2024 to 4-6, which...

New Year’s fireworks cause fire

Staff Reports

Thursday, January 8, 2026

Baldwin County Fire Rescue, including Engine 8, Squad 17, Tanker 19, and Battalion 1, responded to a structure fire Jan. 1 regarding a 10x12 outbuilding.According to Deputy Fire Chief Bradley Towe with Baldwin County Fire Rescue, units arrived on scene to find a structure fully taken over with the...

CRIME WATCH

News Staff

Thursday, January 8, 2026

Felon caught with narcoticsOn Dec. 31, while patrolling the area of Swint Avenue and Broad Street, an officer observed a white van, whose driver was not wearing a seat belt.The vehicle stopped at the intersection and the driver was identified as Matthew Dixon.

ARREST REPORTS

News Staff

Thursday, January 8, 2026

Dec. 29Sanford Pierson Butts, 56, of Milledgeville driving while license suspended or revokedRodney Darwin Fullmore, 43, of Milledgeville probation violationMonterrious Quatez Horne, 32, of Milledgeville - driving while license suspended/revoked; expired vehicle tag or decal; speedingLatassie...

(L-R): Council Members Dr. Collinda Lee, Denese Shinholster, Dr. Jeffery Wells, Shonya Mapp, Morgan Pendergast, and Arlene Simmons are sworn in alongside Mayor Mary Parham-Copelan (front green). BAILEY BALLARD/Staff

New blood joins Milledgeville City Council

Bailey Ballard

Thursday, January 8, 2026

City Council was officially sworn Dec. 30 with three new council members taking office.Probate Judge Todd Blackwell led the ceremony, swearing in Mayor Mary Parham-Copelan, Dr. Collinda Lee, Arlene Simmons, Denese Shinholster, Morgan Pendergast, Shonya Mapp, and Dr. Jeffery Wells.

About 30 people gather for a ‘No Kings’ protest in downtown Milledgeville on Saturday, June 14, at the intersection of Hancock and Wilkinson streets. FILE PHOTO

2025 is in the books

News Staff

Thursday, January 8, 2026

As the new year begins, The Baldwin Bulletin takes an annual look back at some the significant people and events that shaped its weekly narrative. In this second edition of 2026, we reflect on June to December 2025.

Parents Samone Smith and Marquivious Rogers are delighted to welcome baby Siari. CONTRIBUTED

Welcome baby new year

News Staff

Thursday, January 8, 2026

Every New Year’s Day brings hope, joy, and new beginnings.

K9 Diesel and the Milledgeville Police Department drone unit successfully disrupted a contraband drop intended for Baldwin State Prison. | COURTESY OF MILLEDGEVILLE POLICE DEPARTMENT

MPD intercepts contraband drop on New Years

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Friday, January 2, 2026

Officers and detectives with the Milledgeville Police Department successfully intercepted a contraband drop Jan. 1 intended for Baldwin State Prison.During the investigation, officers identified and intercepted a large drone being used to transport illegal contraband into the facility.

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