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Baldwin Bulletin/Graphic

Baldwin Bulletin/Graphic

Crime Watch (2/15/24)

Law enforcement investigates shots firedOn Feb. 8, law enforcement was dispatched to 1498 S. Jefferson St. about an altercation with shots fired. Two officers spoke with the two individuals involved separately.
Baldwin Bulletin/Graphic

Baldwin Bulletin/Graphic

Georgia sets exports record for third year

Georgia exports hit an all-time high last year for the third year in a row, the state Department of Economic Development reported Wednesday.The state exported $49.7 billion in goods in 2023, eclipsing the previous record of $47 billion set the year before.
Baldwin Bulletin/Graphic

Baldwin Bulletin/Graphic

Arrest Reports (2/15/24)

Feb. 7Cierra Simone Butts, 25, of Milledgeville - driving while her license suspended or revokedDouglas Edwin Pettigrew, 58, of Milledgeville - criminal trespassFeb.
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BOE hears updates on safety and security; gives out awards

The Baldwin County Board of Education met on Feb. 13 with a full agenda of approvals, recognitions, and updates.After approving the monthly financial reports, the board commenced the meeting with the reading and approval of a resolution honoring February as Black History Month.
GMC Prep Fine Arts Director Mark Weaver has been named the National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS) Outstanding Theatre Educator Section Winner.

GMC Prep Fine Arts Director Mark Weaver has been named the National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS) Outstanding Theatre Educator Section Winner.

GMC Prep Fine Arts Director wins national award

Georgia Military College Preparatory School (GMC Prep) Fine Arts Director Mark Weaver has been named the National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS) Outstanding Theatre Educator Section Winner.
The Volunteer Income Tax Preparation program will now be offered annually at the GCSU campus. COURTESY OF UNITED WAY OF CENTRAL GEORGIA

The Volunteer Income Tax Preparation program will now be offered annually at the GCSU campus. COURTESY OF UNITED WAY OF CENTRAL GEORGIA

GCSU offers free tax return preparation services

Georgia College & State University’s (GCSU) Department of Accounting and Business Law is partnering with United Way of Central Georgia to provide free tax return preparation services through Feb. 28 in GCSU’s Atkinson Hall.
First grader Brayden Linder (right) poses with his mother Natalie, who helped guide Brayden through the scientific method. ERIC JONES/Contributed

First grader Brayden Linder (right) poses with his mother Natalie, who helped guide Brayden through the scientific method. ERIC JONES/Contributed

Lakeview Primary hosts science fair

Lakeview Primary hosted its first-ever science fair for kindergarten through second grade and remarked it was a success.Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics (STEAM) teacher Brittany Nichols was in charge of planning and conducting the science fair.
Rachel Tavares

Rachel Tavares

Know your Neighbor: Rachel Tavares

Born at the Baldwin County Hospital in 1999, and raised in Milledgeville, Rachel Tavares found her love for softball in her hometown.“Starting out at the Baldwin County Recreation Department, then playing for my middle and high school.
Baldwin Bulletin/Graphic

Baldwin Bulletin/Graphic

Milledgeville deemed Georgia Exceptional Main Street

Milledgeville City Council convened on Feb. 13 for their first monthly meeting for February.Mayor Mary Parham-Copelan commenced the session with remarks about council member Denese Shinholster, who has served on the Middle Georgia Regional Commission for over 15 years.