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Yellow circles show the radius of 1,500 yards around existing liquor stores, showing that the new ordinance would not immediately allow for any new licenses to be issued. CONTRIBUTED

Yellow circles show the radius of 1,500 yards around existing liquor stores, showing that the new ordinance would not immediately allow for any new licenses to be issued. CONTRIBUTED

Alcohol moratorium to be lifted

The Milledgeville City Council this week began the process of lifting the moratorium on issuing licenses for the sale of distilled spirits, but the end result may be no new applications to be approved at this time.
Baldwin County Superintendent Dr. Noris Price (center) holds her honorary Doctorate of Humane Letters after receiving it during Wilmington College’s 148th commencement ceremony. CONTRIBUTED

Baldwin County Superintendent Dr. Noris Price (center) holds her honorary Doctorate of Humane Letters after receiving it during Wilmington College’s 148th commencement ceremony. CONTRIBUTED

BCSD superintendent receives doctorate at Wilmington College

Baldwin County School District Superintendent Dr. Noris Price was the commencement speaker at Wilmington College's 148th commencement ceremony on Saturday, May 11.

Milly Farmers Market: Fresh and Community-Driven

Milly Farmers Market is hosting bi-monthly gatherings at the Marketplace Pavilion, located at 222 E. Hancock St., on the first and third Friday of each month from 4-7 p.m., bringing the community together to enjoy the best local produce and artisanal goods.

CRIME WATCH

Shell casings located on West Thomas CircleOn May 24, law enforcement was dispatched to the intersection of Earnest Byner Street and West Thomas Street in reference to shots fired.

ARREST REPORTS

May 22Shannon Denise Batchelor, 24, of Milledgeville - driving while license suspended or revokedBobby Ray Chambers Jr., 49, of Milledgeville - driving while license suspended or revoked; hit & run; no insuranceRandy Clark Jr.
Turf Time serves Lake Country and Jones County lawns

Turf Time serves Lake Country and Jones County lawns

Turf Time serves Lake Country and Jones County lawns

Local lawn care experts at Turf Time have been serving Lake Country since 1999 to ensure the health and care of lawns in Putnam, Greene, Morgan, Baldwin, Jones, Bibb, and Clarke counties.
Election 2024: Reflections and hopes for runoffs

Election 2024: Reflections and hopes for runoffs

Election 2024: Reflections and hopes for runoffs

Final election figures for the May 22 Primary confirm there were three close races for local offices, with two runoffs, and the third-place finisher in one contest may have something to say about who comes out on top.
Know your Neighbor

Know your Neighbor

Know your Neighbor

Milledgeville native Leah Frazier spent her whole life involved in the community and plans to continue to do so in the place she loves most.“We grew up a really close family. We did everything that Milledgeville had to offer whether it be gymnastics, dance, or more.