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County Manager Carlos Tobar (not shown) recognized Baldwin County Transit for delivering more than 10,000 trips to residents this year. COURTESY OF THE BALDWIN COUNTY FIRE RESCUE FACEBOOK PAGE

County Manager Carlos Tobar (not shown) recognized Baldwin County Transit for delivering more than 10,000 trips to residents this year. COURTESY OF THE BALDWIN COUNTY FIRE RESCUE FACEBOOK PAGE

Commissioners hear proposed budget break-down

Bailey McCully
Thursday, November 21, 2024
The Baldwin County Board of commissioners heard a budget presentation and hosted the budget public hearing on Tuesday.According to Assistant County Manager Dawn Hudson, the budget process began in August and all the requests totaled $2.9 million.
A glimpse at Georgia College & State University’s main campus during this year’s fall semester. COURTESY OF GCSU

A glimpse at Georgia College & State University’s main campus during this year’s fall semester. COURTESY OF GCSU

Georgia College celebrates 135th birthday

News Staff
Thursday, November 21, 2024
Georgia College & State University celebrated its Charter Day or 135th birthday Nov. 8, which is the anniversary of the date in 1889 when Gov. John B. Gordon signed a bill into law establishing Georgia Normal & Industrial College.According to the 1891 GN&IC prospectus, “The original bill for the...
The 2024 REACH scholars: Kalli Suggs, Hayden Poole, Layla Johnson, Tristen Bazemore, and Dustin Aragon-Perez with Baldwin County Superintendent Dr. Noris Price. CONTRIBUTED

The 2024 REACH scholars: Kalli Suggs, Hayden Poole, Layla Johnson, Tristen Bazemore, and Dustin Aragon-Perez with Baldwin County Superintendent Dr. Noris Price. CONTRIBUTED

OHMS REACH scholars sign contract of commitment

Bailey McCully
Thursday, November 21, 2024
Oak Hill Middle School (OHMS) hosted a ceremony earlier this month to recognize its 2024 Realizing Educational Achievement Can Happen (REACH) Scholars.According to the REACH website, the REACH program was launched in 2012 as the first needs-based mentorship and college scholarship program in...

Election Recap: A glimpse at Baldwin County

Greenberry Moore
Thursday, November 14, 2024
The returns from last week’s General Election are official, showing more than 70 percent of registered voters in Baldwin County participated.“We have certified the election results,” Baldwin County Probate Judge and Election Superintendent Todd Blackwell reported this past Tuesday morning, one week...

Thanks and town hall meetings

News Staff
Thursday, November 14, 2024
Dear Georgia House District 149, As we reflect on the recent campaign, I want to take a moment to express my heartfelt gratitude for your unwavering support and commitment.
Several Lake Oconee Elks and Auxiliary members visited the Georgia War Veterans Home in Milledgeville on Oct. 29, to celebrate Octoberfest with residents there. The Elks Lodge Chuck Wagon boiled brats in beer, then grilled and served them with sauerkraut to the veterans, along with hot pretzels. Candy was also given out as a Halloween treat. CONTRIBUTED

Several Lake Oconee Elks and Auxiliary members visited the Georgia War Veterans Home in Milledgeville on Oct. 29, to celebrate Octoberfest with residents there. The Elks Lodge Chuck Wagon boiled brats in beer, then grilled and served them with sauerkraut to the veterans, along with hot pretzels. Candy was also given out as a Halloween treat. CONTRIBUTED

LO Elks celebrate Octoberfest at Georgia War Veterans Home

News Staff
Thursday, November 14, 2024

CRIME WATCH

News Staff
Thursday, November 14, 2024
Composite decking stolen from job siteOn Nov. 7, law enforcement was dispatched to Walix Corp, at 951 Barrows Ferry Rd., in reference to a theft that had already occurred.An employee stated seven pallets of composite decking were missing from the jobsite around the date of Oct.17.

ARREST REPORTS

News Staff
Thursday, November 14, 2024
Nov. 7Mike Angelo Carino, 22, of Warner Robins - driving w/o headlights when required dui (alcohol); failure to drive within single lane; open container in vehicleQuantavious Devonta King, 24, of Milledgeville - fleeing or attempting to elude a police officer (misdemeanor); probation...
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