Wanted woman spotted, also arrested on drug charges

While on patrol Feb. 2, Deputy Alex Rickey saw a vehicle in a parking lot on Andrews Street and recognized its driver, Heidi Ford, who had an active parole violation warrant.Rickey parked behind the vehicle and confirmed Ford’s identity after talking to her.

GCSU students hold anti-ICE rally on front campus

Students at Georgia College & State University held an anti-ICE rally last Friday on GCSU’s front campus. This comes just a week after the death of Alex Pretti in Minneapolis, and the students displayed passion, frustration, and a desire for change.

Frozen Jr. brings big lessons and big crowds to GMC

Disney’s “Frozen Jr.” may have been a middle-school production, but the impact went far beyond the stage. With packed audiences, student-run tech crews, and more than 100 performers involved, the show became a major learning experience for everyone involved.

Grease Monkey:

Grease Monkey, a locally owned automobile service, recently opened its doors at 101 Walmart Dr. in Eatonton.“We opened this location in 2023 built on customer service,” said James Painter, co-owner of Grease Monkey.

GC online master’s programs ranked among best in South

Georgia College & State University’s online master’s degree programs have again been ranked among the nation’s best, earning four top-five designations among all regional universities in the South, according to U.S. News & World Report’s 2026 rankings.

Lake Country Community Health Fair coming soon

The inaugural Lake Country Community Health Fair (LCCHF) will be held 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., March 28, at Greene County’s Lake Oconee Academy.

Braves prepared as playoffs approach

Trey N orris The Badlwin BulletinThe top-seeded Baldwin Braves (18-3, 12-1) went 4-1 recently, with their lone in-conference loss coming Jan. 20 to Cross Creek in Augusta, where the Razorbacks narrowly defeated the Braves, 58-55.

President Carter valued voting rights

In the quiet hum of a Plains afternoon, Jimmy Carter often spoke of service not as a grand title, but as a simple, sturdy obligation.

CRIME WATCH

Passenger caught with cocaineOn Jan. 21, law enforcement conducted a traffic stop on a 2007 Dodge Ram for a lane violation on State Route 29 Bypass.The driver, George Farmer, stated he was driving for passenger, Alan Macnary.

ARREST REPORTS

Jan. 21Amber Symone Burch, 33, of Milledgeville probation violationAlan Roger Macnary, III, 35, of Milledgeville - probation violation; possession of cocaineJan.