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CRIME WATCH
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Unknown male shoplifts from WalmartOn Feb. 18, law enforcement dispatched to Aldi Food Market, 1978 N. Columbia St., in reference to shoplifting. Manager Joann Yakubowski stated a cashier noticed a male walking past the last point of sale holding a large bag full of product.
Thursday, February 27, 2025
The Meat Locker opens its doors to the community
The Meat Locker opens its doors to the community
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The Meat Locker, a new family-owned and community-focused market, will officially open its doors on February 27th at 6:00 AM. Owned by Darin and Lisa Simmons, the store promises to offer fresh, high-quality meats, produce, and more, with a commitment to maintaining that small-town family atmosphere.
Thursday, February 27, 2025
Baldwin County School District Superintendent Dr. Noris Price holds the 2025 Dr. Jimmy Stokes Distinguished Service Award at the Georgia Association for Educational Leaders’ winter conference. CONTRIBUTED
Price receives 2025 Stokes Distinguished Service Award
Bailey McCully
Baldwin County School District Superintendent Dr. Noris Price was awarded the 2025 Dr. Jimmy Stokes Distinguished Service Award at the Georgia Association for Educational Leaders’ (GAEL) winter conference.
Thursday, February 27, 2025
Coaches Ben Smith and Kizzi Walker hold the region trophies after their wins Feb. 14 at home. COURTESY OF BCSD FACEBOOK
Baldwin doubles up as region champions
Bailey McCully
Both the Baldwin Braves and Bravettes were named Georgia High School Association Region 4-AAA Basketball Champions Feb. 14 at home. Each team is now preparing for state playoffs.“My team has been through a lot. It’s a young team with a lot of growing pains.
Thursday, February 27, 2025
Muffin, a five-year-old pitbull mix, has been at the shelter for about four years and is available for adoption at Baldwin County Animal Services.
BCAS hosts successful animal adoption
Skyla Morris
Skyla Morris BCAS hosts successful animal adoptionBaldwin County Animal Services (BCAS) hosted its first adoption event Feb. 15 with the Baldwin County Board of Commissioners at the animal services' location on 1395 Orchard Hill Rd.
Thursday, February 27, 2025
Beth Benson
Beth Benson
Ansley Kate Allen
Baldwin county resident Beth Benson never imagined she would be working at the same university she attended as an undergraduate student or end up living in her college town. She is a native of Roswell but enjoys the sense of community Milledgeville offers.
Thursday, February 27, 2025
GCSU offers free tax preparation services
GCSU offers free tax preparation services
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Free tax preparation services for Milledgeville area residents are now available due to a partnership with Georgia College & State University and United Way. The program is now offering twice the capacity to assist local community members with their 2024 tax returns.
Thursday, February 20, 2025
Nicholas Wimbish
Georgia poll worker pleads guilty to making bomb threat at election office
Ty Tagami
A former Macon area poll worker pleaded guilty in federal court Friday to mailing a bomb threat to a local elections office and admitted lying about it to the FBI.
Thursday, February 20, 2025
CRIME WATCH
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Man attempts to flee arrestOn Feb. 11, law enforcement arrived at 1207 Orchard Hill Rd. to serve an arrest warrant on Timothy Bell. Officers made contact at the front door with William Cook. Cook stated Bell was not at the residence and that he did not live there.
Thursday, February 20, 2025