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Officers with the Baldwin County Sheriff’s office were on the roadway removing trees and debris to make roads passable after Helene passed through. COURTESY OF BALDWIN SHERIFF GEORGIA FACEBOOK

Officers with the Baldwin County Sheriff’s office were on the roadway removing trees and debris to make roads passable after Helene passed through. COURTESY OF BALDWIN SHERIFF GEORGIA FACEBOOK

Baldwin survives Helene’s wrath; helping with recovery

Bailey McCully
Thursday, October 3, 2024
Over the past weekend, Hurricane Helene made landfall in the Big Bend area of Florida’s Gulf Coast and brought devastation from Florida to the Carolinas with impacts across multiple states.

BOC sets tax rate; increase in tax bills to come

Greenberry Moore
Thursday, October 3, 2024
The Baldwin County Board of Commissioners declined this past Monday to lower the county’s millage rate following a significant revaluation of properties his year, meaning many property owners will see an increase in their tax bill this year.The 3-2 vote to leave the tax levy at the same level as...
Game Warden Jaron Hollinshead poses with the 2024 Georgia Level Torch Award. CONTRIBUTED

Game Warden Jaron Hollinshead poses with the 2024 Georgia Level Torch Award. CONTRIBUTED

Game Warden Hollinshead receives Torch Award

Bailey McCully
Thursday, October 3, 2024
Game Warden Jaron Hollinshead of Baldwin, Putnam, Jones, Twiggs, Wilkinson, Houston, and Bibb counties was recently awarded the 2024 Georgia Level Torch Award.“The Department of Natural Resources Law Enforcement Division’s Torch Award is presented to a game warden who has worked less than five...
The Georgia Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Milledgeville received $5,135,900 to undergo its next expansion CONTRIBUTED

The Georgia Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Milledgeville received $5,135,900 to undergo its next expansion CONTRIBUTED

Georgia veterans cemeteries receive grants to expand

Bailey McCully
Thursday, October 3, 2024
The Department of Veterans Affairs awarded two grants to Georgia Department of Veterans Service to expand Georgia’s two veteran cemeteries.

CRIME WATCH

News Staff
Thursday, September 26, 2024
Woman arrested for aggressive drivingOn Sept. 18, law enforcement was dispatched to the area of Irwinton Road and Harrisburg Road in reference to an aggressive driver. Dispatch advised that a red Kia SUV was attempting to run an orange sedan off the road.
The Regents’ Hall of Fame Alumni and Distinguished Friends Award was presented to Dr. Joe Samprone and his wife, Patti Samprone. COURTESY OF GCSU

The Regents’ Hall of Fame Alumni and Distinguished Friends Award was presented to Dr. Joe Samprone and his wife, Patti Samprone. COURTESY OF GCSU

GCSU supporters named to Regent’s Hall of Fame

News Staff
Thursday, September 26, 2024
Dr. Joseph and Patricia Samprone of Gold Canyon, Ariz., were named Sept. 12 as recipients of the University System of Georgia’s 2024 Regent's Hall of Fame Alumni and Distinguished Friends Award during the 20th annual Regents’ Scholarship Gala.The Alumni and Distinguished Friends Award is given to...
Simonton Engineering representative Paul Simonton discusses intersections as Simonton Engineering representative Corey Johnson listens GREENBERRY MOORE/Staff

Simonton Engineering representative Paul Simonton discusses intersections as Simonton Engineering representative Corey Johnson listens GREENBERRY MOORE/Staff

Roundabout the way to go on traffic flow?

Greenberry Moore
Thursday, September 26, 2024
Milledgeville’s engineering firm updated the mayor and city council Tuesday night on roundabout projects being studied, but so far, no firm plans are in place.Paul Simonton and Corey Johnson of Simonton Engineering briefed city officials at their regular Tuesday meeting on the firm’s progress thus...

Father doesn’t always know best

Greenberry Moore
Thursday, September 26, 2024
A Georgia Court of Appeals panel met in Milledgeville last week, with a former Superior Court Judge from the Ocmulgee Judicial Circuit among the three judges.Putnam County resident and former Superior Court Judge, the Honorable Trent Brown, was on the panel that heard oral arguments in three civil...
NewDay USA representatives, Georgia Military College and community leaders cut the ribbon to open the NewDay USA Center of Leadership at Georgia Military College.

NewDay USA representatives, Georgia Military College and community leaders cut the ribbon to open the NewDay USA Center of Leadership at Georgia Military College.

GMC celebrates NewDay USA Center of Leadership opening

Bailey McCully
Thursday, September 26, 2024
Georgia Military College (GMC) celebrated the official grand opening of the NewDay USA Center of Leadership Sept. 12.

Do you need to fear retirement?

News Staff
Thursday, September 19, 2024
If you’re planning to retire in a few years, are you looking forward to it? Or, are you somewhat apprehensive? Are you asking yourself: “What sort of retirement can I afford?”
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