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Baldwin County receives $1.25 million grant

Baldwin County receives $1.25 million grant

Baldwin County receives $1.25 million grant

Baldwin County announced last week that it has been awarded a $1.25 million grant and County Manager Carlos Tobar said he hopes this type of funding will become an annual allocation to the local government.

CORRECTION: Jail Report Charges

The jail report in last week’s paper included a misprint of the charges listed for Wyatt Lanier Olgers. The correct charges were driving without license on person, driving under the influence of alcohol, and not having lighted headlights during required times.
Jeff Dantzler spoke about the Bulldogs potentially winning the national championship this year at Duke’s Lounge and Dawg House. GREENBERRY MOORE/Staff

Jeff Dantzler spoke about the Bulldogs potentially winning the national championship this year at Duke’s Lounge and Dawg House. GREENBERRY MOORE/Staff

Dantzler paints positive picture for Dawgs this year

When Georgia Bulldogs announcer Jeff Dantzler last visited Baldwin County for his annual preseason commentary, he was asking, “Why not us?” The question referenced UGA’s opportunity in 2023 to win three national championships in a row.

CRIME WATCH

Shots fired at home on Magnolia AvenueOn Aug. 20, law enforcement responded to the area of Magnolia Avenue in reference to a shooting. The complainant met officers in the roadway and advised her house had been shot at.No one was reported injured.
Tuesday’s keynote speaker was Dr. Clyde Wilson Pickett, vice chancellor for equity, diversity and inclusion of the University of Pittsburgh. He spoke about the demographics of the United States and its effects. COURTESY OF GCSU

Tuesday’s keynote speaker was Dr. Clyde Wilson Pickett, vice chancellor for equity, diversity and inclusion of the University of Pittsburgh. He spoke about the demographics of the United States and its effects. COURTESY OF GCSU

GCSU hosts Making Excellence Inclusive Day

The Office of Inclusion & Belonging at Georgia College & State University (GCSU) hosted a two-day event Aug. 13-14 for its 8th annual Making Excellence Inclusive Day. This year's theme was 'Empowering Every Voice, Igniting Collective Success.
Lt. Gen. William B. Caldwell IV, USA (Ret)

Lt. Gen. William B. Caldwell IV, USA (Ret)

Caldwell announces retirement

Georgia Military College (GMC) President Lt. Gen. William B. Caldwell IV, USA (Ret) announced Aug.26 that this will be his last year serving as president.
Quentin T. Howell at the Democratic National Convention in Chicago. CONTRIBUTED

Quentin T. Howell at the Democratic National Convention in Chicago. CONTRIBUTED

Local parties prepare for November election

The two political parties in Baldwin County are gearing up for the Nov. 5 General Election, and the strategy of both appears to be the same: getting out the early vote.Democratic Committee Chairman Quinten T.
GCSU’s Warren nominated for Woman of the Year Award

GCSU’s Warren nominated for Woman of the Year Award

GCSU’s Warren nominated for Woman of the Year Award

Georgia College & State University (GCSU) women’s basketball player Jada Warren is one of two Peach Belt Conference selections for the NCAA Woman of the Year.In addition to Warren, Clayton State University track & field performer Ariyonna Jones was the other PBC selection for the award.

Retirees must identify and manage income sources

During your working years, you know where your income is coming from because you’re working. However, once you retire, you’ll have to identify your income sources, know how much you can expect from them and know how to manage them to help support a retirement that could last two or three decades.