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Anndrea Lampkin and Amber Asbell pose for a photo outside of Ambi Rae Boutique and Allure Beauty Bar.

Anndrea Lampkin and Amber Asbell pose for a photo outside of Ambi Rae Boutique and Allure Beauty Bar.

Ambi Rae and Allure now open

Alaina C
Thursday, February 9, 2023
Ambi Rae Boutique and Allure Beauty Bar will have opened Aug. 13, providing clothing and beauty to the community of Jones County. Both businesses are located at 109 Atlanta Road in downtown Gray. Ambi Rae will be open Tuesday through Thursday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Friday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
The 1965 project: Part 1

The 1965 project: Part 1

The 1965 project: Part 1

T. Michael Stone
Thursday, February 9, 2023
We must learn to live together as brothers or perish together as fools. Dr. MartinLutherKingJr. With our current writing rotation, I will only get one shot to write a column in the month of February this year. And since it’s Black History Month, let’s delve into that a bit.

Parents and faculty enraged after removal of principal

Bailey Ballard
Thursday, February 9, 2023
Drama brewed last week over the announcement of the removal of Dr. Steve Greer from his role as principal at GMC Preparatory School. On Jan. 31, GMC President William Caldwell sent out an email to GMC Prep parents to inform them it was Greer’s last day as principal at GMC Prep School.

BOC seeks SPLOST renewal; opposes truck weight increases

Bailey Ballard
Thursday, February 9, 2023
The Baldwin County Board of Commissioners adopted a Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax (SPLOST) referendum during Tuesday’s meeting. Baldwin County Assistant Manager Dawn Hudson read the resolution which requested the approval of an election referendum.
Malik Smith

Malik Smith

Two adults charged for Black Springs Road murder

Staff Reports
Thursday, February 9, 2023
On Monday, the GBI released a statement that Malik Smith, 18, and Jarius Washington, 19, both of Milledgeville, were arrested and charged with felony murder related to the death of 18-year-old Syee Devon Havior. In addition, a second unnamed juvenile has been taken into custody related to the case.
A renovated room in the Sallie Ellis Davis House that mimics a classroom from the historic Eddy High School. BAILEY BALLARD/Staff

A renovated room in the Sallie Ellis Davis House that mimics a classroom from the historic Eddy High School. BAILEY BALLARD/Staff

GCSU participates in Super Museum Sunday

Bailey Ballard
Thursday, February 9, 2023
Georgia College’s Department of Historic Museums hosted free visits at Andalusia Farm, Georgia’s Old Governor’s Mansion and the Sallie Elvis Davis House for Super Museum Sunday. Super Museum Sunday is a holiday coordinated by the Georgia Historical Society.
Engineer Shon Hampton explains the one-way streets to the audience using Coombs Avenue SE as an example on the map. BAILEY BALLARD/Staff

Engineer Shon Hampton explains the one-way streets to the audience using Coombs Avenue SE as an example on the map. BAILEY BALLARD/Staff

Oconee Heights Streetscape Project proposed for grant funding

Bailey Ballard
Thursday, February 2, 2023
Baldwin County Manager Carlos Tobar and Director of Public Administration Greg Boike at Middle Georgia Regional Commission presented the Oconee Heights Streetscape Project at Wesley Chapel AME, Jan. 26.

CRIME WATCH

News Staff
Thursday, February 2, 2023
On Jan. 25, law enforcement responded to Blandy Road in reference to a theft. Reportedly, six white vehicles had catalytic converters removed without any further damages. There was no surveillance at the time of the incident and without suspects, no charges are being filed.
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