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CRIME WATCH

News Staff
Thursday, February 6, 2025
Man steals beanie from storeOn Jan. 29, law enforcement was dispatched to the Jet Food Store, at 1740 N. Columbia St., in reference to a theft.An employee advised that an unknown male entered the store and proceeded to grab a green beanie and walk towards the bathroom area.
David Spivey

David Spivey

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Man charged with felony for multiple store thefts

Lynn Hobbs
Thursday, February 6, 2025
A Milledgeville man with a record of shoplifting ended up in Putnam County jail after he committed the act one too many times, according to police records. He was stopped by store personnel as he tried to leave in a motorized shopping cart.A few weeks earlier, on Dec.
The first home, funded by the Community Home Investment Grant, began construction Jan. 16 at 2254 Leo Court. CONTRIBUTED

The first home, funded by the Community Home Investment Grant, began construction Jan. 16 at 2254 Leo Court. CONTRIBUTED

Construction begins for first Habitat home

Bailey McCully
Thursday, February 6, 2025
Construction of the first of four Habitat for Humanity houses being built in Baldwin County began Jan. 17 at 2254 Leo Court. The houses are being funded by a $600,000 grant provided by The Community Home Investment Program.
Construction of the music rehearsal hall began in July of 2024, official planning began two years prior. The goal is to have the facility open to students by next fall semester. Scan the QR code to see a video of the building by Georgia College. COURTESY OF GCSU

Construction of the music rehearsal hall began in July of 2024, official planning began two years prior. The goal is to have the facility open to students by next fall semester. Scan the QR code to see a video of the building by Georgia College. COURTESY OF GCSU

GCSU nears completion of music rehearsal hall

Bailey McCully
Thursday, February 6, 2025
Georgia College’s Department of Music is nearing the end of construction for its new music rehearsal building.Construction of the building began in July of 2024, but design efforts began in June and official planning began two years prior. According to Department Chair Dr.
Dylan Amerson

Dylan Amerson

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Amerson now serving as newest BOE member

Ansley Kate Allen
Thursday, February 6, 2025
Dylan Amerson was recently sworn in to serve District 3 for the Baldwin County Board of Education. Amerson is from Baldwin County and is humbled to serve and give back to the education system he grew up attending.
Michael Crews

Michael Crews

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Know your Neighbor: Michael Crews

Ansley Kate Allen
Thursday, February 6, 2025
Michael Crews has been a resident of Baldwin County since the summer of 2013. Crews and his wife made the move from Phoenix, Ariz., and have enjoyed the environment a small town creates versus living in a large city.
Allied Arts to host Marionette Variety Show

Allied Arts to host Marionette Variety Show

Allied Arts to host Marionette Variety Show

Amelie Sengupta
Wednesday, January 29, 2025
Allied Arts will be hosting a puppet show performed by Adam Clarke Feb. 8 filled with marionettes performing tricks and giving out gifts in a charming variety show.Clarke reached out to Allied Arts in hopes of bringing his talents to Milledgeville.
In the aftermath of Hurricane Helene, the Baldwin Emergency Management Agency offered several relief efforts for the local community and neighboring counties, including donation checkpoints and portable laundry services. CONTRIBUTED

In the aftermath of Hurricane Helene, the Baldwin Emergency Management Agency offered several relief efforts for the local community and neighboring counties, including donation checkpoints and portable laundry services. CONTRIBUTED

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Behind the scenes of EMA’s post-storm recovery

Skyla Morris
Wednesday, January 29, 2025
The Baldwin County Emergency Management Agency (EMA) assists the community with potentially dangerous circumstances, such as inclement weather and natural disasters.
Milledgeville attorney James Jordan (left) listens as City Manager Hank Griffeth (right) provided his report on redistricting projects based on a decrease in Baldwin County’s population in the 2020 Census. SKYLA MORRIS/Staff

Milledgeville attorney James Jordan (left) listens as City Manager Hank Griffeth (right) provided his report on redistricting projects based on a decrease in Baldwin County’s population in the 2020 Census. SKYLA MORRIS/Staff

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City Council approves LED roadway lighting; district changes may occur

Skyla Morris
Wednesday, January 29, 2025
The Milledgeville City Council met on Tuesday evening to approve the installation of two more LED roadway lights on Leo Court. City Manager Hank Griffeth also provided a report on the development of a redistricting process for Baldwin County due to changes in the 2020 census.
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