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A 3D rendering of the upcoming Aquatic Center in Baldwin County, expected to cost nearly $5.9 million at its completion in 2025. CONTRIBUTED

A 3D rendering of the upcoming Aquatic Center in Baldwin County, expected to cost nearly $5.9 million at its completion in 2025. CONTRIBUTED

Baldwin Aquatic Center bid awarded

Greenberry Moore
Thursday, March 21, 2024
The new Aquatic Center in Baldwin County is now officially a go, as the board of commissioners approved a contract this week of almost $5 million for Phase I of the water park.
President of Georgia Military College Lt. Gen. William B. Caldwell IV, USA (Ret.), and Provost and Executive Vice President of Georgia Southern University Carl Reiber shake hands. COURTESY OF GMC

President of Georgia Military College Lt. Gen. William B. Caldwell IV, USA (Ret.), and Provost and Executive Vice President of Georgia Southern University Carl Reiber shake hands. COURTESY OF GMC

GMC opens doors with university partnerships

Bailey McCully
Thursday, March 21, 2024
Georgia Military College (GMC) held a ceremony in its Legislative Chamber March 8 to sign a unique articulation agreement with Georgia Southern University (GSU).
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A look inside the new Baldwin County Ambulance Service

Mike Brindley
Thursday, March 14, 2024
Atrium Health Navicent Emergency Medical Services (EMS) has made numerous changes since they took over in Baldwin County in early November.Executive Leader of Atrium Health EMS Georgia & Alabama Bud Owens said that new equipment was added to the new ambulances that serve the county.
Fishing Creek Trail project receives funding for completion CONTRIBUTED

Fishing Creek Trail project receives funding for completion CONTRIBUTED

Fishing Creek Trail project receives funding for completion

Bailey McCully
Thursday, March 14, 2024
The Oconee River Greenway Authority was awarded a $200,000 grant from the Department of Natural Resources to complete the Fishing Creek Trail. In addition, the county has allocated SPLOST funds that, with addition to the grant, will cover the estimated $760,000 project to complete the trail.
Rivian has released its concept drawing of a smaller SUV, the R2, that it will begin building at its Illinois plant instead of its proposed Georgia facility at Stanton Springs North. MOTORTREND.COM

Rivian has released its concept drawing of a smaller SUV, the R2, that it will begin building at its Illinois plant instead of its proposed Georgia facility at Stanton Springs North. MOTORTREND.COM

Rivian pulls plug on EV plant for now

Dave Williams
Thursday, March 14, 2024
Electric vehicle (EV) manufacturer Rivian announced on March 7 that it is delaying indefinitely its plan to build an EV plant east of Atlanta, near Madison. Instead, Rivian said it will initially begin building its new R2 midsize SUV at its present location in Illinois.
Baldwin Bulletin/Graphic

Baldwin Bulletin/Graphic

Crime Watch (3/14/24)

News Staff
Thursday, March 14, 2024
Man steals Tide Pods from WalgreensOn March 6, law enforcement was dispatched to Walgreens, on 2350 N. Columbia St., about shoplifting. The assistant manager stated she recognized the male from a previous shoplifting.
Baldwin Bulletin/Graphic

Baldwin Bulletin/Graphic

Arrest Reports (3/14/24)

News Staff
Thursday, March 14, 2024
March 7Julius Butts, 58, of Milledgeville - driving while license suspended or revoked; probation violationCurtis Butts, 61, of Milledgeville - driving while license suspended or revoked; failure to maintain insuranceDerrick Ramon Phillips, 46, of Macon - failure to appearHasun Santel Reaves, 38,...
Baldwin Bulletin/Graphic

Baldwin Bulletin/Graphic

Qualifying for local elections come to a close

Greenberry Moore
Thursday, March 14, 2024
Two candidates for seats on the Baldwin County Board of Commissioners who threw their hat in the ring for public office the last two days of qualifying last week set up the possibility of runoffs in two districts.
Former Milledgeville Mayor Floyd Griffin at his campaign rally for a seat on the new Georgia State House of Representatives District 149. HANNAH MITCHELL/Contributor

Former Milledgeville Mayor Floyd Griffin at his campaign rally for a seat on the new Georgia State House of Representatives District 149. HANNAH MITCHELL/Contributor

Griffin hosts campaign rally for House District 149 seat

Hannah Mitchell
Thursday, March 14, 2024
On March 9, supporters and colleagues showed up to support former Milledgeville Mayor Floyd Griffin at his campaign rally for a seat on the new Georgia State House of Representatives District 149.
Over the past 12 years, Chandler has held the positions of board member, chair, and vice-chair of the Baldwin County Board of Education. CONTRIBUTED

Over the past 12 years, Chandler has held the positions of board member, chair, and vice-chair of the Baldwin County Board of Education. CONTRIBUTED

Chandler announces retirement from BOE

Lyn Chandler
Thursday, March 14, 2024
The Baldwin County Board of Education held its monthly meeting on March 12, where it was announced that long-time board member Lyn Chandler will not be running for reelection.Superintendent Dr.
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