Broxton appointed as OHMS principal

Manzie T. Broxton has been appointed by the Baldwin County Board of Education as the new principal of Oak Hill Middle School, effective July 1. Broxton is a native of Sandersville and a graduate of the Washington County Schools.

GMC Junior College Alumni selected in NFL Draft

Georgia Military College (GMC) is proud to announce that three alumni will be playing football in the National Football League (NFL.) Byron Young and Yaya Diaby, were selected in the third round of the 2023 NFL Draft and Trevor Reid has signed as an undrafted free agent.

Wilkinson Used Cars strives for customer satisfaction

Wilkinson Used Cars and Title Pawn, a family- owned business in Milledgeville, offers customer service with satisfaction above all else. The business is located at 410 North Wayne Street in Milledgeville and is open 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday and 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday.

Businesses form ‘Fix Our Water Now’ group

Several local business owners have formed a coalition aimed at working with the city of Milledgeville to make improvements to the water distribution system, and the group was represented at a work session of the mayor and city council this past Tuesday evening.

Seeking Asylum LLC seeks to preserve CSH history

Jessica Whitehead, founder of Seeking Asylum LLC., is actively working to preserve the history of Central State Hospital (CHS) and be an advocate for those with mental health issues.

Domestic dispute ends in shooting

At approximately 8:45 a.m. Wednesday, Baldwin County 911 received a call for service in reference to a domestic dispute involving gunfire at 49 West Apartment Homes.

Davis receives GCSU Outstanding Leadership Award

Matthew Davis, director of Georgia College and State University’s (GCSU) historic museums, was awarded the Outstanding Leadership Award, April 21. “Receiving the award was a very nice surprise,” said Davis.

ARREST REPORTS

April 27 Karie Denice Harrison, 52, of Milledgeville aggravated stalking April 28 Antonio Rashard Evans, 39, of Milledgeville probation violation Thomas Fleming, 46, of Sparta - probation violation Jose Juan Garcia, 32, of Milledgeville - DUI (alcohol) Lorenzo Bernard Hill, 61, of...

Gov. Kemp signs fishing rights bill

Gov. Brian Kemp has signed a fishing rights bill the General Assembly passed in the waning seconds of this year’s session. Senate Bill 115, which the governor inked late Monday, guarantees Georgians’ right to fish in navigable portions of the state’s rivers and streams.

Thomas Bowlin Land Services available for all of your land service needs

Thomas Bowlin Land Services, a landscaping business and more, is available for residential and commercial land services needs for communities in Middle Georgia. “My favorite thing about this business is getting to meet new people and impact my community.