‘More permanent interim manager’ hired by county

County commissioners voted 5-0 earlier this week to hire Paul Van Haute as its new interim county manager.Van Haute previously worked as the county manager in nextdoor Putnam County before retiring at the end of May.The average tenure of a city or county manager is seven years, according to the...

Georgia’s gas tax holiday officially over

Regular unleaded was spotted at $3.35 a gallon over the weekend at several convenience stores around Baldwin County.That didn’t last long, as it turns out.The state of Georgia’s 33-cents-per-gallon fuel excise tax officially returned at midnight Wednesday, sending gas prices around town closer to...

County commission discusses money problems and thongs

The Baldwin County Board of Commissioners voted on Tuesday to take out a $5 million tax anticipation note (TAN) during its regular meeting at the new county annex.A TAN essentially is a line of credit. Century Bank & Trust is the issuer of the loan.

Voting calendar set for runoff

Another round of early voting kicks off Monday morning at the county government annex on North Columbia Street.The primary election runoff will feature four items on the Democratic ballot and six on the Republican ballot, respectively. Early voting is 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. and runs through Friday.

A(I) NEW PERSPECTIVE

Artificial intelligence is here, and what it means for the future is uncertain.In the meantime, though, it sure is great for historians and bringing old black-and-white photos to life.A series of AI-powered images recently began appearing on the Milledgeville Memories Facebook page.

Chaos ensues in Room 101 at Comfort Suites

An arrest was made after a man caused a big scene at Comfort Suites on Saturday night.William Bernard Mercer, listed with a Macon address, was charged with public indecency, public drunkenness, false imprisonment and battery.When the first officer responded, Woods “was passed out in the hallway...

ARREST REPORT

MONDAY,MAY25•AliyahMoneeThomas , 26, of Milledgeville – misdemeanor obstruction of an offi cer, giving false name/information to law enforcement, probation violation // Baldwin County Sheriff 's Offi ce (BCSO)•DerronDaquareCullins , 34, of Milledgeville – misdemeanor battery/family violence //...

Manning Brothers: More than half a century of innovative food service

Great people meet challenges with innovative solutions, and we’ve been there. Whatever your food service opportunity, we’ve likely seen it—and solved it—before. At Manning Brothers, you are served by people with real-world, frontline experience.

City Hall finalizing budget

It’s budget season around City Hall, as the city government’s finance team continues to work on the 2027 fiscal year budget.As it currently stands, general fund spending would increase from $16.05 million in the current fiscal year to $18.27 million in the upcoming fiscal year, an increase of 13.8...

How did Splash Baldwin’s first weekend go?

The weather definitely wasn’t the greatest.Splash Baldwin, the new waterpark at Walter B. Williams Jr. Park, shut down for the afternoon on Friday, which was opening day, after the rain and lightning moved in around 3 o’clock.