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The City of Milledgeville is facing a water crisis due to a motor failure with a high-service pump at the city’s water treatment facility.
Thursday, April 27, 2023
Colin Hall and GCSU President Cathy Cox pose together during a reception informing Hall that he won the Truman Scholarship. CONTRIBUTED
Colin Hall named first GCSU Truman Scholar
Bailey Ballard
Colin Hall, a political science major with a minor in criminal justice, is Georgia College & State University’s (GCSU) first-ever Truman Scholar and was the only Georgia student to receive the scholarship this year.
Thursday, April 27, 2023
Mayor Pro-tem Steve Chambers discusses with Milledgeville Fire Rescue how they could get return on the investment of new employees. BAILEY BALLARD/Staff
Council discusses budget, proposes change to Land Bank contract
Bailey Ballard
The Milledgeville City Council met on Tuesday to discuss the Land Bank contract and listen to budget presentations from Milledgeville Mainstreet, Milledgeville Fire Rescue and Public Works.
All board members were present for the meeting, excluding Mayor Mary Parham-Copelan.
Thursday, April 20, 2023
GMC Prep names Amy Lee as new principal
Lt. Col. Amy Lee
Georgia Military College Preparatory School is proud to announce that Lieutenant Colonel Amy Lee has been named the new principal of the GMC Prep School, effective immediately.
“I am honored to have been chosen to lead Georgia Military College Prep School as its new principal,” said Lee.
Thursday, April 20, 2023
ARREST REPORTS
News Staff
April 12
Eboni Latrice Brown, 22, of Jeffersonville - battery (family violence) (first offense) (misdemeanor) Taylen Jarron Burke, 23, of Milledgeville - battery (family violence) (first offense) (misdemeanor) Aubriana Simone Canty, 31, of Milledgeville - failure to appear Eric Renard Greene, 31,...
Thursday, April 20, 2023
CRIME WATCH
News Staff
Recliner stolen from customer
On April 10, law enforcement spoke with a complainant regarding a theft.
Reportedly, the individual bought a recliner for approximately $899 from Farmers Furniture on April 7.
Thursday, April 20, 2023
John McIntosh with his family in front of one of their trucks and other equipment used for JME Excavation. CONTRIBUTED BY JESSICA MCINTOSH
JME Excavation available for Jones County residents
Alaina Clarke
JME Excavation, a local excavation company, is available to help Jones County residents with their excavation needs.
John McIntosh, the owner of JME Excavation, lives in Gray. He said he likes Jones County, because that’s all he really knows. He said his family really loves living in the county.
Thursday, April 20, 2023
Police chief makes case for better officer pay
Greenberry Moore
‘ If at first you don’t succeed, try again’ is a popular phrase, and Milledgeville’s head police official is taking that slogan one step further.
Thursday, April 20, 2023
Kids' University teaches campers to be mighty
Bailey Ballard
Georgia College & State University’s Department of Continuing and Professional Education hosted Kids’ University (Kids’ U) Spring Break for grades kindergarten through sixth grade April 3-7.
Thursday, April 20, 2023
Board of Trustees Member George Hogan, Sr, and President of Georgia Military College Milledgeville Campus Lt. Gen (Ret.) William B. Caldwell IV presented the Hall of Heroes induction award to the children of the Honorable Powell Moore. NICHOLAS RYAN/Staff
GMC inducts members into Hall of Heroes
Nicholas Ryan
Georgia Military College (GMC) inducted three new members into its The Hall of Heroes on April 14, the highest honor given by the institution.
Thursday, April 20, 2023