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Man charged with child molestation, grooming

Christian Mckearney
Thursday, May 28, 2026
For the third time in five weeks, someone from Baldwin County was arrested on charges related to child sex crimes.David Allen Barber, 53, was booked at the county jail late last week and charged with child molestation, enticing a child for indecent purposes, as well as grooming.

Shoplifter with sweet tooth jukes out cops

Christian Mckearney
Thursday, May 28, 2026
An employee at the South Elbert Street Dollar General called 911 and offered a description of a shoplifter.A pair of officers responded, and a man matching the description was spotted near the intersection of Elbert Street and Underwood Road.

ARREST REPORT

News Staff
Thursday, May 28, 2026
MONDAY,MAY18• Jerrell Renard Dixon, 44, of Milledgeville – misdemeanor battery/family violence // Baldwin County Sheriff 's Offi ce (BCSO)•SamuelEugeneClayton , 37, of Sparta - .
Fouts Bros Inc. President and CEO Scott Edens, left, with Fouts employee and GCSU alumnus Grant Motley on the factory floor. Fouts Bros is investing in enterprise level AI solutions and Edens plans to hire interns from the new Master of Science in AI Strategy program. CONTRIBUTED/Anna Gay Leavitt

Fouts Bros Inc. President and CEO Scott Edens, left, with Fouts employee and GCSU alumnus Grant Motley on the factory floor. Fouts Bros is investing in enterprise level AI solutions and Edens plans to hire interns from the new Master of Science in AI Strategy program. CONTRIBUTED/Anna Gay Leavitt

Georgia College unveils 100% online AI Strategy master’s degree — no computer science background required

News Staff
Thursday, May 28, 2026
A new Master of Science in AI Strategy degree — an innovative program meant to equip individuals from any background with the skills to harness the power of emerging technology in any business or industry — is coming to Georgia College & State University.

Under-16 curfew under consideration

Christian Mckearney
Thursday, May 28, 2026
If you’re not old enough to have a driver’s license, then you’re not old enough to be out past midnight.That’s the crux of a new ordinance currently being considered by the Milledgeville City Council.
GRADUATIONS

GRADUATIONS

GRADUATIONS

News Staff
Thursday, May 28, 2026
Few things are more wholesome and guileless than kindergarten graduation ceremonies. So, with this in mind, here are some kindergarten graduation pics from Lakeview Primary, John Milledge Academy and Georgia Military College Prep.
Vape shops, vice marts officially maxed out

Vape shops, vice marts officially maxed out

Vape shops, vice marts officially maxed out

Christian Mckearney
Thursday, May 28, 2026
In a unanimous vote, the Milledgeville City Council on Tuesday passed an ordinance that officially “prohibits the establishment of new vape shops, food marts and vice marts” within city limits.The ordinance passed without much fanfare or pomp and circumstance.
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