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Parham Kitchen finds a new tenant

Touted as “the largest cookchill kitchen in the United States,” the Bobby Parham Kitchen soon will have a new tenant.The Milledgeville City Council on Tuesday voted 4-0 to rezone the property, thus clearing the way for a new meat processing and meat preparation operation at the property.

A BUMPY RIDE

IN A SENSE, BALDWIN COUNTY’S JOB STILL HASN’T RECOVERED GREAT RECESSIONTo say that Baldwin County's labor market has changed quite a bit in the last 20-something years would be, well, a very large understatement.
Forestry chief clears the air after a smoky first Saturday of spring

Forestry chief clears the air after a smoky first Saturday of spring

Forestry chief clears the air after a smoky first Saturday of spring

March 21 marked the first Saturday of spring, and the weather was spectacular.Around Baldwin County, however, a relatively thick haze of smoke lingered later into the afternoon, especially in low-lying areas like the Oconee River Greenway, which basically looked like an old Grateful Dead concert.
Standing more than three stories tall, the new scoreboard at Georgia Military College’s Davenport Field will enhance the gameday experience for both high school football games and college games. CHRISTIAN McKEARNEY/Staff

Standing more than three stories tall, the new scoreboard at Georgia Military College’s Davenport Field will enhance the gameday experience for both high school football games and college games. CHRISTIAN McKEARNEY/Staff

One of Georgia’s oldest football stadiums receiving a major facelift

The backdrop at Georgia Tech’s Grant Field is hard to beat, as the Atlanta skyline frames the north endzone. Then, there’s Sanford Stadium in Athens, which offers views of campus behind the west endzone.
Fresh finds and local flavor at Milly farmers market

Fresh finds and local flavor at Milly farmers market

Fresh finds and local flavor at Milly farmers market

On Friday afternoons in downtown Milledgeville, the Milledgeville Pavilion fills with fresh food, live music, and community connection during the Milly Farmers Market.Held on the first and third Fridays of each month from 4 to 7 p.m.
Residents are being warned not to click links or scan QR codes in scam messages like this one claiming overdue traffic violations. CONTRIBUTED

Residents are being warned not to click links or scan QR codes in scam messages like this one claiming overdue traffic violations. CONTRIBUTED

BCSO warns residents of fraudulent text messages

The Baldwin County Sheriff’s Office is warning residents about a wave of scam messages claiming residents owe money for toll violations.
Jarvis “J Bo” Havior

Jarvis “J Bo” Havior

Bow placed on meth trafficking operation

The supplier of a Mexico-to-Milledgeville methamphetamine and heroin drug trafficking ring recently was sentenced to 260 months in prison during court proceedings at the federal courthouse in Macon.

CRIME BLURBS

For the second time in as many weeks, a Walmart shoplifter didn’t go down without kicking and punching and screaming.Most recent was Dontavious Anderson, listed with a Gordon address.

ARREST REPORT

MONDAY,MARCH30• Walter Homer Mitchell, 64, listed as homeless – possession of cocaine, probation violation / BaldwinCounty Sheriff's Office (BCSO)• Betsy Abigail Adams, 32, of Milledgeville – parole violation/ Georgia State Patrol (GSP)• Mary Elizabeth Mercer, 27, of McIntyre – misdemeanor theft by...