Westmoreland running for BOC District 5 seat

Johnny Westmoreland is seeking another term as a Baldwin County commissioner, but he has to make the same effort as in previous elections for less time in office.

Restaurants prepare for Milledgeville Burger Week

Visit Milledgeville, the Georgia Beef Board and Milledgeville Main Street/Downtown Development Authority have partnered with local restaurants in Milledgeville- Baldwin County to present Milledgeville Burger Week.

CRIME WATCH

On May 7, a resident reported that their bicycle, worth $100, was stolen from their residence. While at work, the victim received a notification from his Ring camera and saw an unknown male wearing a black shirt and blue striped Adidas jogging pants come onto his property.

ARREST REPORTS

May 9Ricky Bernard Barnes, 33, of Milledgeville - two charges of probation violationsEdward Jerome Broadus, 30, of Milledgeville - parole violationJessica Boyce Evans, 34, of Milledgeville - possession of drug related object; possession of firearm or knife during attempt of or commission of crime...

Proposed roundabout authorized by city and county

The City Council of Milledgeville adopted a resolution this past Tuesday authorizing a contract for engineering services in connection with a proposed roundabout at the intersection of Log Cabin/Sinclair Dam roads and North Jefferson Street.

Putnam County’s Briarpatch Farm adds Wagyu beef

Briarpatch Farm in Putnam County recently announced it has partnered with Central Ohio’s Sakura Wagyu Farms to begin offering Wagyu beef along with its traditional Black Angus beef to Lake Country customers.

Authors study the influence of Andalusia on O’Connor’s works

Baldwin student chosen as Gates Scholar

The Gates Scholarship, renowned for its rigor and prestige, has announced Baldwin High School salutatorian Kiersten Smith as one of its distinguished 2024 Gates Scholars.The Gates Scholarship (TGS) is highly selective.

Forsyth Antiques and More offers oodles of goods

Forsyth Antiques and More, an antiques mall that sells more than just antiques, is open for anyone looking to shop in the area and find something unique.The antiques mall is located at 816 U.S.Highway 41 in Forsyth, and is open Tuesday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Milledgeville approves medical marijuana mandate

A medical marijuana processing company got the green light Tuesday night to proceed with plans to open a facility in Milledgeville when City Council approved a rezoning request.