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How did Splash Baldwin’s first weekend go?

Christian Mckearney
Thursday, June 4, 2026
The weather definitely wasn’t the greatest.Splash Baldwin, the new waterpark at Walter B. Williams Jr. Park, shut down for the afternoon on Friday, which was opening day, after the rain and lightning moved in around 3 o’clock. Then, on Sunday, the weather was so crummy that nobody showed up.
AI HELPS SHOW OLD MILLEDGEVILLE FROM A NEW PERSPECTIVE

AI HELPS SHOW OLD MILLEDGEVILLE FROM A NEW PERSPECTIVE

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AI HELPS SHOW OLD MILLEDGEVILLE FROM A NEW PERSPECTIVE

News Staff
Thursday, June 4, 2026
Above is a series of images from “The Strip,” which was Milledgeville’s African-American business district during Jim Crow. The Strip included retail stores, restaurants and service businesses. The first image is the original photo from 1935, captured by artist and journalist Walker Evans.
Holiday weekend rain delivers dent in drough

Holiday weekend rain delivers dent in drough

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Holiday weekend rain delivers dent in drought

Christian Mckearney
Thursday, May 28, 2026
It may not have been ideal for the boaters and weekenders on Lake Sinclair, but the Memorial Day weekend rain was very much needed around here.When it was all said and done, a total of 2.
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Man charged with child molestation, grooming

Christian Mckearney
Thursday, May 28, 2026
For the third time in five weeks, someone from Baldwin County was arrested on charges related to child sex crimes.David Allen Barber, 53, was booked at the county jail late last week and charged with child molestation, enticing a child for indecent purposes, as well as grooming.

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Shoplifter with sweet tooth jukes out cops

Christian Mckearney
Thursday, May 28, 2026
An employee at the South Elbert Street Dollar General called 911 and offered a description of a shoplifter.A pair of officers responded, and a man matching the description was spotted near the intersection of Elbert Street and Underwood Road.

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ARREST REPORT

News Staff
Thursday, May 28, 2026
MONDAY,MAY18• Jerrell Renard Dixon, 44, of Milledgeville – misdemeanor battery/family violence // Baldwin County Sheriff 's Offi ce (BCSO)•SamuelEugeneClayton , 37, of Sparta - .
Fouts Bros Inc. President and CEO Scott Edens, left, with Fouts employee and GCSU alumnus Grant Motley on the factory floor. Fouts Bros is investing in enterprise level AI solutions and Edens plans to hire interns from the new Master of Science in AI Strategy program. CONTRIBUTED/Anna Gay Leavitt

Fouts Bros Inc. President and CEO Scott Edens, left, with Fouts employee and GCSU alumnus Grant Motley on the factory floor. Fouts Bros is investing in enterprise level AI solutions and Edens plans to hire interns from the new Master of Science in AI Strategy program. CONTRIBUTED/Anna Gay Leavitt

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Georgia College unveils 100% online AI Strategy master’s degree — no computer science background required

News Staff
Thursday, May 28, 2026
A new Master of Science in AI Strategy degree — an innovative program meant to equip individuals from any background with the skills to harness the power of emerging technology in any business or industry — is coming to Georgia College & State University.

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Under-16 curfew under consideration

Christian Mckearney
Thursday, May 28, 2026
If you’re not old enough to have a driver’s license, then you’re not old enough to be out past midnight.That’s the crux of a new ordinance currently being considered by the Milledgeville City Council.
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