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Daniella Pittman

Daniella Pittman

Know your Neighbor: Daniella Pittman

Originally from Cochran, 26-year-old Daniella Pittman has been a Milledgeville resident for seven years, where she found the perfect place to prioritize peace and foster her professional career.
The GMC Prep literary team shows off its trophy marking a ninth-consecutive State Literary Competition victory. COURTESY OF GMC

The GMC Prep literary team shows off its trophy marking a ninth-consecutive State Literary Competition victory. COURTESY OF GMC

GMC Prep wins State Literary title for 9th-straight year

Georgia Military College Prep School (GMC Prep) won the State Literary Competition, marking its 9th consecutive victory. Hosted at Georgia Military College, the competition showcased the talents and dedication of the GMC Prep Literary Team, coached by LTC. Mark Weaver and Maj. Jenny Morris.
Bridge United Methodist recently opened its doors to the public. GREENBERRY MOORE/Staff

Bridge United Methodist recently opened its doors to the public. GREENBERRY MOORE/Staff

Bridge United Methodist opens its doors

A handful of United Methodist Church members have formed a new church in Milledgeville, and the pastor for that group was in the pulpit at the local UMC that disaffiliated last year.Rev.
Milledgeville City Council honors the Baldwin Bravettes for winning the 2024 Girls GHSA Class AAAA Basketball State Championship. GREENBERRY MOORE/Staff

Milledgeville City Council honors the Baldwin Bravettes for winning the 2024 Girls GHSA Class AAAA Basketball State Championship. GREENBERRY MOORE/Staff

City council recognizes BCSD; updates on medical cannabis company

The Milledgeville City Council met on March 26 and honored Gina Whitaker, the Baldwin Bravettes, and two local Milledgeville families for their accomplishments.
Students watch the 2017 solar eclipse on GCSU’s front lawn. COURTESY OF GCSU

Students watch the 2017 solar eclipse on GCSU’s front lawn. COURTESY OF GCSU

Watch the eclipse from GCSU campus

The total solar eclipse on April 8 promises to be an astronomical display that’s bigger and longer, brighter, and more spectacular than the last total solar eclipse that crossed America in 2017.Georgia will not experience total blockage of the sun.
Baldwin Bulletin/Graphic

Baldwin Bulletin/Graphic

Arrest Reports (3/28/24)

March 21William Lindsay Adams, 41, of Milledgeville parole violationDaryl Douglas Bookins, 53, of Milledgeville disorderly conductElliot Jamal May, 34, of Milledgeville - willful obstruction of law enforcement officers (misdemeanor)Jensen Kernard Boyd, 46, of McTyre - driving while suspended or...
Baldwin Bulletin/Graphic

Baldwin Bulletin/Graphic

Crime Watch (3/28/24)

Man breaks into unlocked residence On March 18, law enforcement was dispatched to a residence on Stone Meadow Road about an unwanted person. The complainant stated she arrived at the location with a realtor to look at the residence.
A student undergoes a birthing simulation at GCSU’s Simulation and Translational Research Center at Atrium Health Navicent Baldwin in Milledgeville. COURTESY OF GCSU

A student undergoes a birthing simulation at GCSU’s Simulation and Translational Research Center at Atrium Health Navicent Baldwin in Milledgeville. COURTESY OF GCSU

GCSU’s midwifery program now fully accredited; first in Georgia

The nurse-midwifery concentration in Georgia College & State University’s (GCSU) Master of Science in Nursing is now fully accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Midwifery Education.
L-R: GFC Director Tim Lowrimore, awardee Jason McMullen and Johnny Sabo. CONTRIBUTED

L-R: GFC Director Tim Lowrimore, awardee Jason McMullen and Johnny Sabo. CONTRIBUTED

McMullen named Forester of the Year

Georgia forest landowners facing decisions about what to plant where, how to deal with insect invasions, and ways to save money while supporting the environment are getting custom help from state experts.
Wright Barksdale at his desk in the Jones County District Attorney’s Office. DEBBIE LURIE-SMITH/Staff

Wright Barksdale at his desk in the Jones County District Attorney’s Office. DEBBIE LURIE-SMITH/Staff

Barksdale looks forward to four more years

When qualifying ended at noon on on March 8, the Ocumulgee Judicial Circuit district attorney had no opposition, which means another four years in the office for T. Wright Barksdale III.