Carlos Tobar

Lawson Lawrence makes a point at the work session as Jay Wright listens. GREENBERRY MOORE/Staff

Lawson Lawrence makes a point at the work session as Jay Wright listens. GREENBERRY MOORE/Staff

BOC discusses rural housing initiative proposals

Greenberry Moore
Thursday, May 23, 2024
Baldwin County is hoping to secure state funding that would be considered a public-private partnership of sorts, but exactly what that grant will entail will be decided at a called meeting in early June.
Baldwin County Commissioner Emily C. Davis (second from right) shares a few remarks before initiating the ground breaking with Commission Chairman Johnny Westmoreland, District Commissioner Kendrick Butts, City Manager Carlos Tobar and representatives of the contractor, RDJE, Inc., on Lee Street off Vinson Highway for the Community Development Block Grant sewer line upgrades. SCREENSHOT FROM BOC FACEBOOK

Baldwin County Commissioner Emily C. Davis (second from right) shares a few remarks before initiating the ground breaking with Commission Chairman Johnny Westmoreland, District Commissioner Kendrick Butts, City Manager Carlos Tobar and representatives of the contractor, RDJE, Inc., on Lee Street off Vinson Highway for the Community Development Block Grant sewer line upgrades. SCREENSHOT FROM BOC FACEBOOK

Baldwin breaks ground for sewer upgrades

Greenberry Moore
Thursday, March 28, 2024
Baldwin County held a groundbreaking ceremony last week for a sewer line project valued at more than $1.3 million and County Manager Carlos Tobar is hoping this endeavor is one of many more to come.
Pickeball was a big topic at the recent Baldwin County BOC meeting. CONTRIBUTED

Pickeball was a big topic at the recent Baldwin County BOC meeting. CONTRIBUTED

Pickleball and pavement dominate BOC meeting

Greenberry Moore
Thursday, March 21, 2024
Asphalt was the primary topic of discussion among county commissioners at their meeting this week, as pickleball courts and resurfacing of county roads brought on spirited exchanges.
A 3D rendering of the upcoming Aquatic Center in Baldwin County, expected to cost nearly $5.9 million at its completion in 2025. CONTRIBUTED

A 3D rendering of the upcoming Aquatic Center in Baldwin County, expected to cost nearly $5.9 million at its completion in 2025. CONTRIBUTED

Baldwin Aquatic Center bid awarded

Greenberry Moore
Thursday, March 21, 2024
The new Aquatic Center in Baldwin County is now officially a go, as the board of commissioners approved a contract this week of almost $5 million for Phase I of the water park.
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A look inside the new Baldwin County Ambulance Service

Mike Brindley
Thursday, March 14, 2024
Atrium Health Navicent Emergency Medical Services (EMS) has made numerous changes since they took over in Baldwin County in early November.Executive Leader of Atrium Health EMS Georgia & Alabama Bud Owens said that new equipment was added to the new ambulances that serve the county.
A cornerstone from the Old State Prison was donated to the Old Capital Heritage Center at Central State Hospital. GREENBERRY MOORE/Staff

A cornerstone from the Old State Prison was donated to the Old Capital Heritage Center at Central State Hospital. GREENBERRY MOORE/Staff

New, important exhibits coming to CSH museum

Greenberry Moore
Thursday, February 22, 2024
Baldwin County is donating to a soon-to-open museum exhibit a cornerstone from a prison building that once housed hundreds of inmates, as well as the electric chair used by the state for executions.
Travis Grable packs the new crusher run while Phillip Harris digs out existing asphalt. GREENBERRY MOORE/Staff

Travis Grable packs the new crusher run while Phillip Harris digs out existing asphalt. GREENBERRY MOORE/Staff

Meriwether Convenience Center to close temporarily

Greenberry Moore
Thursday, February 15, 2024
Baldwin County residents in the Meriwether Road vicinity will have to utilize another garbage and waste disposal location temporarily, county officials announced earlier this week.
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