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(L-R): Council Members Dr. Collinda Lee, Denese Shinholster, Dr. Jeffery Wells, Shonya Mapp, Morgan Pendergast, and Arlene Simmons are sworn in alongside Mayor Mary Parham-Copelan (front green). BAILEY BALLARD/Staff

(L-R): Council Members Dr. Collinda Lee, Denese Shinholster, Dr. Jeffery Wells, Shonya Mapp, Morgan Pendergast, and Arlene Simmons are sworn in alongside Mayor Mary Parham-Copelan (front green). BAILEY BALLARD/Staff

New blood joins Milledgeville City Council

Bailey Ballard
Thursday, January 8, 2026
City Council was officially sworn Dec. 30 with three new council members taking office.Probate Judge Todd Blackwell led the ceremony, swearing in Mayor Mary Parham-Copelan, Dr. Collinda Lee, Arlene Simmons, Denese Shinholster, Morgan Pendergast, Shonya Mapp, and Dr. Jeffery Wells.
About 30 people gather for a ‘No Kings’ protest in downtown Milledgeville on Saturday, June 14, at the intersection of Hancock and Wilkinson streets. FILE PHOTO

About 30 people gather for a ‘No Kings’ protest in downtown Milledgeville on Saturday, June 14, at the intersection of Hancock and Wilkinson streets. FILE PHOTO

2025 is in the books

News Staff
Thursday, January 8, 2026
As the new year begins, The Baldwin Bulletin takes an annual look back at some the significant people and events that shaped its weekly narrative. In this second edition of 2026, we reflect on June to December 2025. The first half of the year was recapped last week.
Parents Samone Smith and Marquivious Rogers are delighted to welcome baby Siari. CONTRIBUTED

Parents Samone Smith and Marquivious Rogers are delighted to welcome baby Siari. CONTRIBUTED

Welcome baby new year

News Staff
Thursday, January 8, 2026
Every New Year’s Day brings hope, joy, and new beginnings. At Atrium Health Navicent, that joy is multiplied as its expert labor and delivery teams welcome thousands of babies each year throughout the region.The first Atrium Health Navicent Baldwin baby of 2026 was born at the Center at 9:40 a.m.
K9 Diesel and the Milledgeville Police Department drone unit successfully disrupted a contraband drop intended for Baldwin State Prison. | COURTESY OF MILLEDGEVILLE POLICE DEPARTMENT

K9 Diesel and the Milledgeville Police Department drone unit successfully disrupted a contraband drop intended for Baldwin State Prison. | COURTESY OF MILLEDGEVILLE POLICE DEPARTMENT

MPD intercepts contraband drop on New Years

– Contributed
Friday, January 2, 2026
 Officers and detectives with the Milledgeville Police Department successfully intercepted a contraband drop Jan. 1 intended for Baldwin State Prison.During the investigation, officers identified and intercepted a large drone being used to transport illegal contraband into the facility.
Grease Monkey:

Grease Monkey:

Grease Monkey:

News Staff
Wednesday, December 31, 2025
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.
The Georgia Public Service Commission, with member Tim Echols attending remotely, voted Friday, Dec. 19, 2025 to let Georgia Power add nearly 10 gigawatts of capacity, a massive expansion that will cost billions of dollars. TY TAGAMI/Capitol Beat

The Georgia Public Service Commission, with member Tim Echols attending remotely, voted Friday, Dec. 19, 2025 to let Georgia Power add nearly 10 gigawatts of capacity, a massive expansion that will cost billions of dollars. TY TAGAMI/Capitol Beat

Georgia Power wins approval for massive increase in generation

Ty Tagami
Wednesday, December 31, 2025
State regulators granted Georgia Power the authority for an historic expansion of its capacity to generate electricity in a unanimous vote Friday.

CRIME WATCH

News Staff
Wednesday, December 31, 2025
Men caught with marijuana On Dec. 20, while observing traffic at the corner of Elbert Street and Vinson Highway, an officer observed a white Honda Accord fail to stop at the stop sign before turning right onto Vinson Highway.

JMA teammates earn all-state honors

Trey Norris
Wednesday, December 31, 2025
After capturing its sixth state title in school history, the John Milledge Academy (JMA) Trojans football team received more honors as eight players were named to the GIAA AAA All-State team.
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