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Baldwin County Superintendent Dr. Noris Price (center) accepts her position as Georgia School Superintendents Association president. COURTESY OF BCSD

Baldwin County Superintendent Dr. Noris Price (center) accepts her position as Georgia School Superintendents Association president. COURTESY OF BCSD

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Price named president of GSSA

News Staff
Thursday, August 15, 2024
Baldwin County Superintendent Dr. Noris Price has been elected president of the Georgia School Superintendents Association (GSSA), a testament to her transformative leadership and commitment to elevating educational outcomes for children.

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CRIME WATCH

News Staff
Thursday, August 15, 2024
Customer caught with stolen checkOn Aug. 6, law enforcement responded to Johnny McDade Grocery in reference to a forgery. An employee received a stolen check from Julius Brown on Feb. 10. The check was written from Simmons Auto Repair and Body Shop LLC, located at 436 E. Walton St.

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GWM exhibits at Black Writers Weekend

News Staff
Thursday, August 15, 2024
Georgia Writers Museum (GWM) participated in Black Writers Weekend, a conference held Aug. 1-3, drawing hundreds of writers from all over the U.S. to Austell.
Macon & Robins Bed & Mattress has great brands such as Sealy to help customers find something to fit their sleep needs.

Macon & Robins Bed & Mattress has great brands such as Sealy to help customers find something to fit their sleep needs.

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Macon mattress store invested in community

Alaina Clarke
Thursday, August 15, 2024
Macon & Robins Bed & Mattress, local bed and mattress stores, are open to help locals find what they need for a good night’s sleep.The stores have three locations, two in Macon and one in Warner Robins.

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Increases coming for alcohol sales, rentals, water

Greenberry Moore
Thursday, August 15, 2024
Work that Milledgeville’s mayor and city council began in spring 2023 is about to come to fruition with the adoption of ordinances and updated fee schedules.Three ordinances had their first readings at Tuesday’s council meeting and will be on the agenda Aug. 27 for a vote.
Coach Barry Havior (back row, right) poses with the Baldwin County Lightning Jets after receiving the proclamation for Coach Barry Havior Day from council member Denese Shinholster. GREENBERRY MOORE/Staff

Coach Barry Havior (back row, right) poses with the Baldwin County Lightning Jets after receiving the proclamation for Coach Barry Havior Day from council member Denese Shinholster. GREENBERRY MOORE/Staff

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City council hears second workforce housing proposal

Bailey McCully
Thursday, August 15, 2024
The Milledgeville City Council met Tuesday to hear the second proposal for the Equity Fund application and Workforce Housing Grant.Lawson Lawrence, a local builder, presented his proposal for 46 single family homes on Dunlap Road. Each home would be between 1,100-1,600 square feet.
Michelle O’Gorman Maurer

Michelle O’Gorman Maurer

BCSD appoints special education director

News Staff
Thursday, August 15, 2024
The Baldwin County School District appointed Michelle O’Gorman Maurer as the new Special Education director following the Board of Education’s decision at its July 2 called meeting.O’Gorman Maurer brings over 15 years of experience in education and leadership to her new role.
Major Brian Freese (right) took the oath of office from Chief of Police Wes Hardin on the front porch of Georgia College’s Hall House. COURTESY OF GCSU

Major Brian Freese (right) took the oath of office from Chief of Police Wes Hardin on the front porch of Georgia College’s Hall House. COURTESY OF GCSU

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GCSU hires first deputy chief of police

Bailey McCully
Thursday, August 15, 2024
Georgia College & State University (GCSU) swore in Major Brian Freese Aug. 2 as deputy chief of police for Georgia College Department of Public Safety.
James Lunsford (L-R: second from last in the back row) poses with commissioners and We Care program participants at the Tuesday meeting after offering thanks to the commissioners for supporting the program.

James Lunsford (L-R: second from last in the back row) poses with commissioners and We Care program participants at the Tuesday meeting after offering thanks to the commissioners for supporting the program.

BOC approves grant award and grant bid

Bailey McCully
Thursday, August 8, 2024
The Baldwin County Board of Commissioners met Tuesday to approve two grants and discuss a property located at 136 Felton Dr.The meeting began with a short speech by retired basketball coach James Lunsford, who thanked the commissioners for allowing the use of the Walter B. Williams Jr.
Changes in academic leadership at GCSU

Changes in academic leadership at GCSU

Changes in academic leadership at GCSU

News Staff
Thursday, August 8, 2024
Georgia College & State University President Cathy Cox announced changes in the academic leadership of the university for the coming 2024-25 academic year, which begins with the first day of classes on Monday, Aug. 19.
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