Forsyth Antiques and More offers oodles of goods

Forsyth Antiques and More, an antiques mall that sells more than just antiques, is open for anyone looking to shop in the area and find something unique.The antiques mall is located at 816 U.S.Highway 41 in Forsyth, and is open Tuesday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.Carol Robeson, one of...

BOC discusses upcoming projects at Industrial Park

Baldwin County is moving forward on two projects at the industrial park off U.S. 441 and the West Bypass.Following a vote at last week’s board meeting, the board agreed June 18 to demolish a house on the property and to seek funding for a four-lane roadway from the state and federal highway into...

Wells Fargo supports 100 Black Men chapter

The 100 Black Men of Milledgeville- Oconee chapter received funding from Wells Fargo to support the futures of graduating seniors Akello Cock and Tyrese Riddle.The Milledgeville-Oconee chapter of 100 Black Men of America is a non-profit organization that mentors young Black men based around the...

Harris named SCI advertising manager

Smith Communications Inc. proudly announces Heather Harris as its new advertising manager.CEO and Publisher A. Mark Smith named Harris to the position June 17, saying she will oversee revenue production for all of Smith Communications’ publications and projects.“Heather has been a big help over her...

Milledgeville Main Street welcomes event coordinator

Milledgeville Main Street hired LaRue Wooten as its new event coordinator.

Former Teacher of the Year ‘Coach T’ passes

Seticia Smith, 36, the 2021-22 Baldwin County Teacher of the Year and Oak Hill Middle School coach, passed away June 19 from undisclosed causes.

CRIME WATCH

Culver Kidd Building reports damagesOn June 10, law enforcement contacted the maintenance director at the Culver Kidd Building, 2460 Vinson Highway, in reference to damage to property. The director stated he was notified by Dynamic Security of a window broken at the location.

BOC pursues next Rural Housing cycle

The Baldwin County Board of Commissioners met Tuesday to discuss the rural housing initiative, potential roads to be added for maintenance, and the resolution for the Central State Hospital (CSH) buildings demolition.The two other proposals submitted for the Rural Housing Initiative were within...

County considers pickleball project options

While the outcome remains uncertain, the Baldwin County Board of Commissioners has at least agreed on options for new pickleball courts.Commissioners decided at a work session on Tuesday to authorize County Manager Carlos Tobar to prepare bids for four possible options for new courts, to be located...

Two new commissioners to join Baldwin BOC

It was guaranteed one new face would join the Baldwin County Commission in 2025, but after Tuesday’s Republican Primary runoffs, there will be two new board members.With nearly 72 percent of the vote (516-209), political newcomer Scott Little defeated incumbent District 4 commissioner and current...