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Down to the wire: salaries dominate budget talks

Thursday, June 15, 2023

The City of Milledgeville’s new fiscal year begins in just over two weeks, and some potentially tough decisions must be made before then.

Warrant issued for driver who initiated pursuit

Staff Reports

Thursday, June 15, 2023

Sheriff’s deputy Saralynn Henderson was on routine patrol on Vinson Highway at Caraker Avenue when she observed a Chevrolet S-10 stopped at a red light without working brake lights.

Smith Communications newspapers, magazines awarded

Staff Reports

Thursday, June 15, 2023

The Smith Communications family of newspapers and magazines was presented with several awards at the 2023 Georgia Press Association convention June 9 at Jekyll Island Club.

BCSD hosts fine arts showcase

News Staff

Thursday, June 15, 2023

The Baldwin County School District hosted a district-wide Fine Arts Showcase May 20 at the Baldwin High School Fine Arts Center. The Fine Arts Showcase brings the very best from every grade level and included performances from bands, choirs, dance, and theater.

Jack Brock won Best of Show. CONTRIBUTED

Central Georgia Daylily Club hosts Daylily Show

Bailey Ballard

Thursday, June 8, 2023

The Central Georgia Daylily Club hosted its annual Daylily Show May 31, in the Baldwin County Recreation Department Banquet room. Ten exhibitors entered 93 registered daylilies into the show for judging.

BOC hears updates to Meriwether site, recreational projects and approves budgets

Bailey Ballard

Thursday, June 8, 2023

The Board of Commissioners heard updates on the Baldwin County Convenience Center on Meriwether Road, approved multiple budgets, and heard updates on recreational projects, June 6. The meeting began with Chairwoman Emily C.

ARREST REPORTS

News Staff

Thursday, June 8, 2023

May 31 Terry Dale Gaskin, 57, of Vicksburg, Mississippi - driving while license suspended or revoked; failure to drive within single lane; fleeing or attempting to elude a police officer (felony); lighted headlights required at certain times; reckless driving Damarcus Shrod Reeves, 23, of...

CRIME WATCH

News Staff

Thursday, June 8, 2023

Purse stolen from vehicle at Ruby Tuesday’s On May 30, law enforcement was dispatched to Ruby Tuesday’s, on North Columbia Street, in reference to items being stolen. An employee stated that she arrived for her shift and did not think she left the vehicle unlocked before entering the building.

Red Roo Defense sells many different kinds of handguns. CONTRIBUTED BY MATTHEW SIMS

Red Roo Defense is available for any firearms needs in Jones County

Alaina Clarke

Thursday, June 8, 2023

Red Roo Defense, a firearms and ammunition shop, is available in Jones County to help locals with their guns and gun accessories needs. The business is located at 4279 Upper River Road in Gray, but the owner only does business by appointment only. To reach him, call 478-951-3704.

The scenery around this house on the corner of Pennington Road and Peachtree Avenue in Milledgeville seems peaceful after multiple law enforcement agencies conducted a raid on it early Tuesday morning. CONTRIBUTED

Milledgeville gang members shoot at rivals in Eatonton

Lynn Hobbs

Thursday, June 8, 2023

Two Milledgeville teens have been arrested and two more are being sought by Eatonton Police Department in connection with an early morning shooting at the Shell Food Mart in Eatonton.

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