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Smith Communications Business Manager Cassandra Fowler is announced as the 2022 Employee of the Year by President and CEO A. Mark Smith Sr. IAN TOCHER/Staff

Smith Communications Business Manager Cassandra Fowler is announced as the 2022 Employee of the Year by President and CEO A. Mark Smith Sr. IAN TOCHER/Staff

Fowler named employee of the year for Smith Communications

Ian Tocher
Thursday, April 20, 2023
Smith Communications, parent company for The Eatonton Messenger, Lake Oconee News, The Baldwin Bulletin and The Jones County News, held a company- wide business meeting April 14, at Rock Eagle’s Founders’ Lodge, where Smith Communications Business Manager Cassandra Fowler received the company’s...
Autumn at Amicalola Falls State Park | COURTESY OF CHRIS GREER

Autumn at Amicalola Falls State Park | COURTESY OF CHRIS GREER

GCSU professor’s photography and travel show debuts season 2

Bailey Ballard
Thursday, April 13, 2023
Last year, Georgia College & State University (GCSU) professor Dr. Chris Greer premiered his television show “View Finders” on GPTV. This spring, the show is debuting its second season. Greer is a professor in Georgia College & State University’s Department of Education.

CRIME WATCH

News Staff
Thursday, April 13, 2023
Wires stolen from residence on Evans Avenue On April 5, a site manager reported damage to property at a residence on Evans Avenue. Someone cut and stole various yellow and orange electrical wires for various parts from a room during remodeling at the residence.

ARREST REPORTS

News Staff
Thursday, April 13, 2023
April 5 Hershal Hardy Baker, 59, of Macon - open container in vehicle; probation violation; violate family violence order Xavier Brenden Calvin, 27, of Milledgeville - manufacture/ distribute or possession with intent to distribute controlled substance; possession of firearm or knife during...
GMC Prep students stand on the steps of the GMC Main Campus celebrating another victorious year. CONTRIBUTED

GMC Prep students stand on the steps of the GMC Main Campus celebrating another victorious year. CONTRIBUTED

GMC Prep wins State Literary Competition

Bailey Ballard
Thursday, April 13, 2023
Georgia Military College Prep School (GMC Prep) won first place in the Single-A Public division of the State Literary Competition on March 25. GMC Prep hosted 28 high schools for the State Literary Championship.
Macon & Robins Bed & Mattress has brands such as Sealy to help customers with their sleep needs.

Macon & Robins Bed & Mattress has brands such as Sealy to help customers with their sleep needs.

BUSINESS UPDATES

Alaina Clarke
Thursday, April 13, 2023
Macon & Robins Bed & Mattress, local bed and mattress stores, are open to help locals find what they need for a good night’s sleep. The stores have three locations, two in Macon and one in Warner Robins.
Zachary Rowland

Zachary Rowland

Gas station patrons say no to drugs; dealer nabbed

Lynn Hobbs
Thursday, April 13, 2023
A Milledgeville man who attempted to sell drugs at an Eatonton gas station ended up in jail when the proposed patrons called police. Zachary Scott Rowland, 25, of North Richmond Street in Milledgeville, was arrested around 2:45 a.m.

Gang member to testify against Butts

Debbie Lurie-smith
Thursday, April 13, 2023
Part of guilty plea with 10-year sentence A defendant arrested during the investigation of a 2021 murder case with connections to a Milledgeville gang entered a guilty plea in Jones County Superior Court.
Anna Grace Pryor (wearing black) stands under the balloon arch that she designed with Gov. Brian Kemp’s family. CONTRIBUTED

Anna Grace Pryor (wearing black) stands under the balloon arch that she designed with Gov. Brian Kemp’s family. CONTRIBUTED

Milledgeville business adds Easter flair for Georgia’s first family

Bailey Ballard
Thursday, April 13, 2023
Gigi’s by Grace Ann Designs was hired to decorate the Governor’s Mansion for its annual Easter Egg Hunt on April 2. Gigi’s by Grace Ann Designs is a local business that offers small and large event planning along with do-it-yourself decor or decoration installation.
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