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Georgia’s university system announces new campus presidents

Ty Tagami
Thursday, June 18, 2026
Thousands of students at Georgia’s public colleges will have new leadership when they return this fall after the University System of Georgia named new campus leaders.On Monday, the system named three new presidents: Greg Tanner at South Georgia State College, Russell Crutchfield at Gordon State...
Rick Jackson wins GOP runoff, equals five more months of commercials

Rick Jackson wins GOP runoff, equals five more months of commercials

Rick Jackson wins GOP runoff, equals five more months of commercials

Christian Mckearney
Thursday, June 18, 2026
Either Gov. Brian Kemp’s endorsement came too late, or it didn’t matter nearly enough.One way or the other, Rick Jackson pulled off a relatively stunning turnaround on Tuesday, winning the Republican nomination for governor and defeating Burt Jones in the GOP primary runoff.
The Edwin I. Hatch Nuclear Power Plant is near Baxley in South Georgia. COURTESY OF GEORGIA POWER

The Edwin I. Hatch Nuclear Power Plant is near Baxley in South Georgia. COURTESY OF GEORGIA POWER

Two aging nuclear reactors cleared to power another generation

Ty Tagami
Thursday, June 18, 2026
A nuclear power plant in Georgia that predates the presidency of Jimmy Carter got a new lease on life to operate for an additional two decades, Georgia Power announced Monday.The licenses for the reactors at the Edwin I. Hatch Nuclear Plant near Baxley were set to expire in the 2030s. The two...
Deborah Melder

Deborah Melder

CRIME BLURBS

Christian Mckearney
Thursday, June 18, 2026
A woman was arrested after taking a leak in front of Total Beauty Supply in the Town & Country Shopping Center.The woman, Deborah Sue Melder, relayed to law enforcement that the situation became dire after the restrooms at both Total Beauty Supply and Rose’s were out of order.

ARREST REPORT

News Staff
Thursday, June 18, 2026
MONDAY, JUNE 8• Shaga Emmanuel Childs, 37, of Milledgeville – disorderly conduct, probation violation // Milledgeville Police Department (MPD)• Trevious Demetri Martin , 32, of Eatonton – felony theft by receiving // Baldwin County Sheriff 's Offi ce (BCSO)• Vincent Joshua Taylor, Jr., 33, of...
Marco’s Pizza bringing fresh energy to Jones County

Marco’s Pizza bringing fresh energy to Jones County

Marco’s Pizza bringing fresh energy to Jones County

News Staff
Thursday, June 18, 2026
A family-owned business built on perseverance, opportunity and community connection is continuing to make its mark in Jones County.Marco’s Pizza, located at 198 W. Clinton Street in Gray, opened its doors in June 2023, expanding from a successful operation in Madison that was purchased by Ryan...
Luther Snellgrove

Luther Snellgrove

Youtubers help nab potential predator

Christian Mckearney
Thursday, June 18, 2026
Luther Elvis Snellgrove thought he was meeting a 15-year-old girl while on break at his job at Food Depot on Sunday afternoon.Snellgrove, 50, walked around the side of the building and prepared for the meet-up.
AJ’s Hot Wings & More, which first opened across from Walmart 17 years ago, believe it or not, previously closed for six months before relaunching in February as Good Eats Healthy Living of Milledgeville. It wasn’t the first time that the restaurant’s owner – Antoine Wiley – has had to change with the times. CHRISTIAN McKEARNEY/Staff

AJ’s Hot Wings & More, which first opened across from Walmart 17 years ago, believe it or not, previously closed for six months before relaunching in February as Good Eats Healthy Living of Milledgeville. It wasn’t the first time that the restaurant’s owner – Antoine Wiley – has had to change with the times. CHRISTIAN McKEARNEY/Staff

CHANGING WITH THE TIMES

Christian Mckearney
Thursday, June 18, 2026
Antoine Wiley’s path to entrepreneurship is a classic Milledgeville story, as well as a case study in how the local economy has changed in the last 20 years.Wiley was 24 when he first went to work at Central State Hospital, and the plan was to stay there for 30 years and retire with a nice state...
Another penny-on-the-dollar a possibility

Another penny-on-the-dollar a possibility

Another penny-on-the-dollar a possibility

Christian Mckearney
Thursday, June 18, 2026
County commissioners are in very early discussions regarding an additional penny-on-the-dollar sales tax that “acts as a direct tool to cut property tax bills specifically for primary residents.”It’s called the Local Homestead Option Sales Tax (LHOST), and it joins the list of existing sales tax...
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