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Officer arrested in connection to jail contraband

Thursday, April 18, 2024

A Baldwin County jail officer is one of two men arrested last week in connection with contraband at the Law Enforcement Center (LEC), according to the lead investigator in the case.

From left: Provost Dr. Costas Spirou, Dr. Kenneth Saladin with his grandson, GCSU President Cathy Cox and Vice President of University Advancement Seth Walker stand by the new sign for the Kenneth S. Saladin Integrated Science Complex. COURTESY OF GCSU

Science building renamed to honor biology professor

News Staff

Thursday, April 18, 2024

The Integrated Science Complex at Georgia College & State University (GCSU) was unveiled as the Dr. Kenneth S. Saladin Integrated Science Complex April 12 on the building’s lawn at 141 W. Montgomery St. in Milledgeville.Dr. Kenneth S.

Andrew Strickland

Strickland running for BOC District 4 seat

Greenberry Moore

Thursday, April 18, 2024

Ed note: This is the second article in a series highlighting County Commission candidates.District 4 Baldwin County Commission candidate Andrew Strickland has never held an elected office, but he is no stranger to community service.

April is Autism Acceptance Month

Bailey McCully

Thursday, April 18, 2024

April is Autism Acceptance Month, which according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), promotes autism acceptance, celebrates neurodiversity and individual differences, and should be used to teach about inclusivity.

Entrepreneur Tracy Wheeler announces campaign for State House

Tracy Wheeler

Thursday, April 11, 2024

Generational Georgia native and local Republican activist Tracy Wheeler is running for Georgia State House District 128. Tracy cites her community's lack of economic opportunity as her inspiration to serve Hancock, Baldwin, Glascock, Washington, McDuffie, and Warren counties.

GWVH seeks partners for Friend-a-Vet program

Bailey McCully

Thursday, April 11, 2024

The Georgia War Veterans Home (GWVH) is introducing the Frienda- Vet program.Inspired by the Adopta- Vet program run nationwide by the Elks Lodge, the Friend-a-Vet program will allow veteran residents in the home to have more one-on-one interaction with the public.

Hightower seeks state representative seat

Greenberry Moore

Thursday, April 11, 2024

Phyllis Tufts Hightower knows she faces a challenge in taking on Floyd Griffin in a state legislative seat contest, but she is conceding nothing to her Democratic opponent in the upcoming General Primary.

Owners Justin Daffinson (left) and Walker Petty stand out front of the new building located at 101 S. Wayne Street, where the former Verizon store was.

Milly Grub opens permanent location

Bailey McCully

Thursday, April 11, 2024

Milly Grub recently opened a new permanent location in downtown Milledgeville at 101 S. Wayne St. Milly Grub began as a catering business in 2022 started by Georgia College & State University students Justin Daffinson and Walker Petty.

CRIME WATCH

News Staff

Thursday, April 11, 2024

Woman conceals methamphetamine from officersOn April 5, law enforcement conducted a traffic stop on a blue Honda Civic due to the registered owner and driver, Tamrah Mullis, having an outstanding warrant through the Spalding County Sheriff's Office.

Milledgeville residents arrested on Putnam drug bust

Lynn Hobbs

Thursday, April 11, 2024

Once again, Eatonton Police Department and Putnam County Sheriff’s Office combined forces to get drugs off the streets of Eatonton and Putnam County. This time, it was more than a pound of methamphetamine.

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