ARREST REPORTS

May 10 Timothy Jerome Bell, 55, of Milledgeville probation violation; theft by shoplifting Stephen Elmore, 55, of Gray - failure to appear Sophia Lainer Green, 26, of Milledgeville - criminal trespass Dorian Amon Harper, 44, of Milledgeville adult restraint law (adult); DUI (alcohol); hit & run;...

BOC approves proclamations; begins process for TSPLOST

The Baldwin County Board of Commissioners met on Tuesday to hear updates from GMC partners and approve several contracts. County Manager Carlos Tobar began the meeting by reading a proclamation declaring May 15-21 as National Salvation Army Week.

City responds to business group focused on water

Milledgeville officials are hopeful that the recent water crisis will help lead to meaningful efforts to solve the perceived problems in the city’s water system, as a council member has offered a resolution to initiate city action and businesses have formed a coalition to offer assistance.

Commissioner Craig sworn is as president of ACCG

Baldwin County Commissioner Henry Craig was sworn in as president of the Association of County Commissioners of Georgia (ACCG) by Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp at the ACCG’s annual conference held at the Savannah Convention Center, May 6.

Georgia College & State University holds spring 2023 commencement

Georgia College & State University (GCSU) hosted four commencement ceremonies May 5-6 at the Centennial Center. On Friday, May 5, 291 undergraduates and graduates of the College of Health Sciences, were awarded their diplomas alongside the John H.

Fatality on Pea Ridge Road claims life of Milledgeville woman

A head-on collision on Pea Ridge Road yesterday took the life of an elderly woman and had traffic shut down for four hours, authorities say. Linda Kelley, 75, of Milledgeville, was killed in the wreck which happened around 12:08 p.m., according to Putnam County Sheriff Department’s Col.

Council hears first reading of 2024 budget; approves application for CDBG grant

On May 9, Milledgeville City Council heard a presentation of awards to Milledgeville Main Street’s junior board, completed the first reading for three ordinances, including the first draft of the 2024 fiscal year budget, and passed three ordinances.

Milledgeville book lovers ‘made her day’

The morning of May 2, 1953, Marion Stembridge began a planned military- style operation and succeeded in shooting two of Milledgeville’s most outstanding citizens. Facing possible arrest at the approach of former Police Chief Eugene Ellis, he chose suicide over prison.

ARREST REPORTS

May 3 Rashawnna Channay Allen, 30, of Milledgeville - affray (fighting) Vanessa Alvarez, 29, of Eatonton - driving without a valid license (misdemeanor) Julisa Ikea Livingston, 32, of Milledgeville - affray Willie Cartrell Millions, 45, of Milledgeville - driving while license suspended or...

CRIME WATCH

Man shoplifts from Dollar General On May 1, law enforcement responded to Dollar General, on Roberson Mill Road, in reference to a shoplifting. Reportedly, an unknown man wearing a black hoodie and mask was pushing a buggy with different items in it.