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Kemp announces another $1B tax rebate

Dave Williams
Thursday, October 24, 2024
For the second time in three years, Gov. Brian Kemp is giving Georgians a tax rebate worth more than $1 billion.Kemp said Tuesday he will include the rebate in the mid-year budget he introduces to the General Assembly in January.

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CRIME WATCH

News Staff
Thursday, October 24, 2024
Local repairman scamOn Oct. 17, law enforcement made contact with Monroe Davis at the sheriff's office in reference to theft by deception. Davis stated he paid James Mazza $1,500 in August to repair a boat lift, located at his property in Eatonton.
The crowd attending the meeting watches as Grant Writer Nancy Hicks explains shift of grant funds to the Baldwin County Board of Commissioners. GREENBERRY MOORE/Staff

The crowd attending the meeting watches as Grant Writer Nancy Hicks explains shift of grant funds to the Baldwin County Board of Commissioners. GREENBERRY MOORE/Staff

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Pickleball courts expected soon in Baldwin

Greenberry Moore
Thursday, October 24, 2024
Baldwin County pickleball enthusiasts may have received on Monday what they’ve been seeking for the past year when the Board of Commissioners voted unanimously to accept a bid for the construction of 20 new courts.
Environmental Science students presented a demo showing what is found in healthy streams and what is found in healthy drinking water during Water Education Day. COURTESY OF GCSU

Environmental Science students presented a demo showing what is found in healthy streams and what is found in healthy drinking water during Water Education Day. COURTESY OF GCSU

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Georgia College hosts Water Education Week

Bailey McCully
Thursday, October 24, 2024
Georgia College & State University’s Academic Outreach and Aquatic Science Center partnered to host Water Education Week.October 13-19 was Water Education Week on GCSU’s campus.
The Baldwin High School Band of the Braves celebrates being crowned as grand champion at the Hurricane Classic at Monroe Area High School. CONTRIBUTED

The Baldwin High School Band of the Braves celebrates being crowned as grand champion at the Hurricane Classic at Monroe Area High School. CONTRIBUTED

Grand Champions: Baldwin High band wins at Hurricane Classic

Bailey McCully
Thursday, October 24, 2024
The Baldwin High School Band of the Braves was crowned as grand champion, amongst winning other awards, at the Hurricane Classic at Monroe Area High School.The Hurricane Classic is one several local marching band competitions held annually. This year was Baldwin High School’s first time competing.

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CRIME WATCH

News Staff
Thursday, October 17, 2024
Drunk driver caught doing donutsOn Oct. 10 law enforcement was dispatched to the area of Frank Bone Road and Ivey Drive in reference to a white GMC pickup truck doing donuts and spinning its tires in the roadway.
Georgia College & State University loads supplies to deliver to Augusta University. Two deliveries of non-perishable foods, water, electrolyte drinks, hand sanitizers and other critical items were delivered. COURTESY OF GCSU

Georgia College & State University loads supplies to deliver to Augusta University. Two deliveries of non-perishable foods, water, electrolyte drinks, hand sanitizers and other critical items were delivered. COURTESY OF GCSU

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GCSU assists relief efforts after devastating hurricane

News Staff
Thursday, October 17, 2024
From security and supplies to chainsaws and Chick-fil-A, Georgia College & State University was there to help its sister institutions, Augusta University and East Georgia State College in Swainsboro, after Hurricane Helene tore a destructive path through multiple states two weeks ago.

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Braves deliver 57-0 beatdown to Rebels

Trey Norris
Thursday, October 17, 2024
Playing in their first game since Sept. 13, the Baldwin Braves returned to the gridiron last Friday night in Milledgeville against Hephzibah and handed the Rebels a 57-0 loss. The win improved the Braves’ record to 2-3 overall and 2-1 in region play this season.
Whether you’re looking for a brand new book or an old favorite, you can find it on the shelves at affordable prices at Wall of Books. CONTRIBUTED

Whether you’re looking for a brand new book or an old favorite, you can find it on the shelves at affordable prices at Wall of Books. CONTRIBUTED

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Wall of Books offers old and new book selections year-round

News Staff
Thursday, October 17, 2024
Walls of Books in Milledgeville offers a selection of new and used books for readers of any age.Opening in July of 2020, Wall of Books established itself as an affordable bookstore with a vast selection of books and genres.
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