REDSPEED CAMERAS HIT SPEED BUMP

RedSpeed school zone speeding tickets are a polarizing topic around town.Some people will tell you the tickets make school zones safer, while other people simply can’t stand them.Regardless, new restrictions are now in effect after Gov. Brian Kemp signed a pair of bills into law earlier this spring.

‘More permanent interim manager’ hired by county

County commissioners voted 5-0 earlier this week to hire Paul Van Haute as its new interim county manager.Van Haute previously worked as the county manager in nextdoor Putnam County before retiring at the end of May.

Georgia’s gas tax holiday officially over

Regular unleaded was spotted at $3.35 a gallon over the weekend at several convenience stores around Baldwin County.That didn’t last long, as it turns out.

County commission discusses money problems and thongs

The Baldwin County Board of Commissioners voted on Tuesday to take out a $5 million tax anticipation note (TAN) during its regular meeting at the new county annex.A TAN essentially is a line of credit. Century Bank & Trust is the issuer of the loan. The interest is 5.25 percent.

Voting calendar set for runoff

Another round of early voting kicks off Monday morning at the county government annex on North Columbia Street.The primary election runoff will feature four items on the Democratic ballot and six on the Republican ballot, respectively. Early voting is 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. and runs through Friday.

A(I) NEW PERSPECTIVE

Artificial intelligence is here, and what it means for the future is uncertain.In the meantime, though, it sure is great for historians and bringing old black-and-white photos to life.A series of AI-powered images recently began appearing on the Milledgeville Memories Facebook page.

Chaos ensues in Room 101 at Comfort Suites

An arrest was made after a man caused a big scene at Comfort Suites on Saturday night.William Bernard Mercer, listed with a Macon address, was charged with public indecency, public drunkenness, false imprisonment and battery.

ARREST REPORT

MONDAY,MAY25•AliyahMoneeThomas , 26, of Milledgeville – misdemeanor obstruction of an offi cer, giving false name/information to law enforcement, probation violation // Baldwin County Sheriff 's Offi ce (BCSO)•DerronDaquareCullins , 34, of Milledgeville – misdemeanor battery/family violence //...

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. At Manning Brothers, you are served by people with real-world, frontline experience.

City Hall finalizing budget

It’s budget season around City Hall, as the city government’s finance team continues to work on the 2027 fiscal year budget.As it currently stands, general fund spending would increase from $16.05 million in the current fiscal year to $18.27 million in the upcoming fiscal year, an increase of 13.