BOC approves grants, discusses Meriwether Center, water projects

Baldwin County Engineer Brian Wood spoke about the Local Maintenance Improvement Grant that will fund improvements to roads around the county. Wood reported two bids were made by Pittman Construction in Conyers and Reeves Construction in Macon.

T-SPLOST question to be placed on November ballot

Baldwin County and the city of Milledgeville have agreed to call for a referendum in November to decide whether a penny sales tax will be levied to fund transportation projects locally, and the two bodies met this past Tuesday to discuss a proposed agreement.

Juvenile, puppy suffer after shots fired on Laura Court

Patrol units with the Milledgeville Police Department responded to a report of shots fired on the 23000 block of Laura Court at approximately 9:45 p.m., June 10.

BHS marching band to perform on national TV

The Baldwin County School District is thrilled to announce a momentous achievement for the Baldwin High School marching band, which has received an esteemed invitation to perform during the halftime show on national television at the prestigious Liberty Bowl in Memphis, Tenn., this December.

Land Bank discussion ends in tie vote after mayor exits

Milledgeville’s City Council meeting Tuesday evening was uneventful, but one agenda item led to a relatively uncommon result. Mayor Mary Parham-Copelan left in the middle of the work session immediately prior to the regular meeting, and Mayor Pro-Tem Steve Chambers presided from that point on.

ARREST REPORTS

Wednesday, June 7 Mario Lashawn Crocker, 33, of Griffin – probation violation (when probation terms are altered) for fingerprintable charge Tyrone Antonio Davis, 33, of Milledgeville – probation violation (two counts); willful obstruction of law enforcement officers (misdemeanor) Theresa Evans...

CRIME WATCH

Woman’s death being investigated Sheriff’s deputy Thomas Coley responded to a call reporting a death at a Pine Street address June 3. The deputy met the caller, who stated he woke up to find his companion cold to the touch and not breathing.

Georgia Trust hosts historic expedition in Milledgeville

The Georgia Trust for Historic Preservation hosted a historic expedition in Milledgeville, June 10.

Roberts Propane available for propane needs in the area

Roberts Propane, a propane company that has been in Milledgeville for years, is still available in the area to help serve customers with all of their propane needs. The business is located at 149 Garrett Way Northwest in Milledgeville, and is open Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Manager looks at salary increases with minimum wage $15/hour

While Milledgeville’s elected leaders are struggling with requested salary increases, they must also decide how to most equitably establish salary levels. Based on City Manager Hank Griffeth’s report and preliminary discussion this week, a minimum starting salary of $15 per hour may be the target.