BOC hears proposals on housing, food services, transportation

Tuesday’s Board of Commissioners’ meeting discussed the housing improvement program, local food service fees and the local transit program.

New aquatic center to come to Walter B. Williams Park

During the last Board of Commissioners’ meeting, it was announced that preparations for the aquatic center are underway. In the past, Baldwin County had a swimming pool that was closed due to the cost of rehabilitating it.

Baldwin Schools graduation rate increases to 88.5%

The Baldwin County School District (BCSD) achieved a graduation rate of 88.5 percent and exceeded the overall state average of 84.1 percent by 4.4 percentage points according to the report released by the Georgia Department of Education.

CRIME WATCH

Dog food shoplifted from Walmart On Oct. 11, law enforcement was dispatched to Walmart in reference to a theft. A loss prevention officer observed a vendor that works for Walmart, identified as Tanautica Farrar, not scan two Purina One dry dog food bags in her cart. The items were valued at $67.96.

OHMS eighth graders recognized as REACH Scholars

Five eighth-grade students at Oak Hill Middle School are being recognized as the 20222023 REACH Scholars. According to the REACH website, the REACH program was launched in 2012 as the first needs-based mentorship and college scholarship program.

Kemp, Abrams lock horns on key issues at stake in gubernatorial race

Republican Gov. Brian Kemp defended his record on education, crime, the economy, abortion, health care and voting rights Monday night against accusations by Democratic challenger Stacey Abrams that he is not meeting the needs of most Georgians.

Industry leaders explain why Georgia is No. 1 for business

A panel of industry leaders who have created jobs for Georgians explained why Georgia is the No. 1 place to do business during the Lt. Governor’s Business and Education Summit held Sept. 29, in Gray.

Marketing Georgia offers range of marketing services for local businesses

Marketing Georgia, formerly Erin Andrews Media, offers marketing for businesses around the state of Georgia. The company was founded in 2017 by Erin Andrews with the goal of helping local businesses in the competitive marketing environment.

Perry blanks Braves in dominant effort

Perry showed why it is one of the top-ranked teams in Class AAAA on Friday at Braves Field. The No. 3 Panthers defeated Baldwin 35-0 in a dominant effort. Their stout defense limited the Braves to three total first downs through the opening three quarters.

Current Dawgs could repeat

A football team today is made up of divergent personalities and interests. Kids who can compete at the highest level emerge from different backgrounds. They are black, they are white.