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Reynolds proposes new ethics ordinance

Milledgeville City Council met Aug. 12 to discuss an ordinance request by District 4 Council Member Walter Reynolds and approve two agenda items.
Mayor Mary Paraham- Copelan has served as Milledgeville’s mayor for a few years. State Rep. Floyd Griffin says she puts community first. CONTRIBUTED

Mayor Mary Paraham- Copelan has served as Milledgeville’s mayor for a few years. State Rep. Floyd Griffin says she puts community first. CONTRIBUTED

Rep. Griffin endorses mayor Parham-Copelan for third term

Georgia State Representative, former Georgia State Senator, and former Milledgeville Mayor Floyd L. Griffin, Jr. announced his strong endorsement of Mayor Mary Parham-Copelan for a third term, citing her leadership, dedication to service, and track record of results.

CRIME WATCH

Males steal juice boxes from ChipotleOn Aug. 13, law enforcement was dispatched to Chipotle, at 2399 N.Columbia St., in reference to shoplifting and threats. The manager stated his employee, Jayden Mosley, was getting harassed by customers.
MPD assists Washington County in breakthrough of ongoing investigation

MPD assists Washington County in breakthrough of ongoing investigation

MPD assists Washington County in breakthrough of ongoing investigation

Following a tip from the Milledgeville Police Department (MPD), a joint investigation between the Washington County Sheriff’s Office and Sandersville Police Department led to three teenagers being charged in connection with a series of vehicle break-ins and the theft of at least two cars.

Georgia Power tips to reduce energy bills

Even with a temporary drop in temperatures in recent weeks, summer heat continues with high-80s and even 90-plus degree temperatures continuing across the state.
Georgia Power took delivery of gas-combustion turbines at Plant Yates in Coweta County. CONTRIBUTED

Georgia Power took delivery of gas-combustion turbines at Plant Yates in Coweta County. CONTRIBUTED

Natural-gas turbine delivered to GP Plant Yates

Georgia Power announced last Friday it took delivery of the first of three state-of-the-art, simple-cycle, gas-combustion turbines at Plant Yates in Coweta County, about an hour southwest of Atlanta.
Pendergast announces candidacy for District 4 City Council Seat

Pendergast announces candidacy for District 4 City Council Seat

Pendergast announces candidacy for District 4 City Council Seat

Morgan Pendergast, a longtime resident and active community member, has announced her intent to qualify and run for the District 4 seat on the Milledgeville City Council.“I’m looking forward to the opportunity to represent my neighbors on the Milledgeville City Council.