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Qualifying for local elections come to a close

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.As was reported in The Bulletin last week, Commission Chairman Johnny Westmoreland and...
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

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.After serving as a Georgia Senator from the 25th District from 1995 to 1999, and the mayor of...
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

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. Noris Price stated in the closing of her report that the Board of Education member of 12 years, Lyn...
Lee Ann Robinson

Lee Ann Robinson

Know your Neighbor: Lee Ann Robinson

Lee Ann Robinson has lived most of her life in Baldwin County, and she loves it. From fourth to twelfth grade, she attended school in Baldwin County.“I attended Southside Elementary, Boddie Middle, and Baldwin High. I graduated from Baldwin High School in 1996.
Baldwin Bulletin/Graphic

Baldwin Bulletin/Graphic

House panel OKs ’25 state budget

Georgia House budget writers approved a $36.1 billion fiscal 2025 state budget Tuesday that includes pay raises for teachers, state and university system employees and judges.The House Appropriations Committee signed off on most of the spending recommendations Gov. Brian Kemp presented to the...
Baldwin Bulletin/Graphic

Baldwin Bulletin/Graphic

Crime Watch (3/07)

$1,000 worth of electronics stolen from Pecan Hill ApartmentsOn Feb. 28, law enforcement were dispatched to Pecan Hill Apartments in reference to a theft. An employee notified a manager that items were missing from a supply room. Two printers, a laptop, and one monitor were reported missing.
Qualifying for county and state legislative offices has begun. (Image provided via Google)

Qualifying for county and state legislative offices has begun. (Image provided via Google)

Qualifying for county and state legislative offices begun

Qualifying for county and state legislative offices began this past Monday, and, as of Wednesday morning, there were no major surprises.Qualifying for the May 21 Primaries ends Friday at noon.
Comments at the Jan. 19 city council meeting by Kayla Brownlow triggered discussion among city officials on the dangers of the Dunlap Road/North Jefferson Street intersection.

Comments at the Jan. 19 city council meeting by Kayla Brownlow triggered discussion among city officials on the dangers of the Dunlap Road/North Jefferson Street intersection.

City approves traffic study for intersection of Dunlap Rd-N. Jefferson St

Heartfelt remarks at a January meeting have led to authorization by Milledgeville City Council for a traffic study that could lead to a major intersection upgrade.Comments at the Jan. 19 city council meeting by Kayla Brownlow triggered discussion among city officials on the dangers of the Dunlap...