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The Youth Entrepenur Program took a photo with all youth and mentors during the kickoff event last month. CONTRIBUTED

The Youth Entrepenur Program took a photo with all youth and mentors during the kickoff event last month. CONTRIBUTED

Young Entrepreneur Program launches with kickoff event

News Staff
Thursday, December 4, 2025
The Milledgeville-Baldwin County Youth Entrepreneur Program (YEP) officially launched last month with a mentor/mentee kickoff event, marking the beginning of an innovative initiative designed to empower the community’s next generation of business leaders.
Arlene Simmons

Arlene Simmons

Simmons wins District 2 seat in run-off election

Staff Reports
Thursday, December 4, 2025
Baldwin County held its municipal general election run-off Dec. 2, for the city council District 2 race between Arlene Simmons and Brooks Snider.Simmons won the election by securing nearly 78 percent of the votes Tuesday. She received 77 votes, representing 77.

Exchange Bank Expands into Braselton

News Staff
Thursday, December 4, 2025
Exchange Bank is expanding its presence into Braselton, Ga. with a new full-service branch set to open in the spring of 2026. The branch will be located at 6700 Hwy 53 in Braselton.
Exchange Bank donates $35,000 to Atrium Health Navicent Baldwin

Exchange Bank donates $35,000 to Atrium Health Navicent Baldwin

Exchange Bank donates $35,000 to Atrium Health Navicent Baldwin

News Staff
Thursday, December 4, 2025
Exchange Bank donated $35,000 to Atrium Health Navicent Baldwin through the Georgia HEART Program, which supports rural and critical access hospitals across the state. This donation helps strengthen healthcare services for residents of Baldwin County and the surrounding communities.
Let’s honor Charles Person

Let’s honor Charles Person

Let’s honor Charles Person

Randall Harman
Thursday, December 4, 2025
Charles Person’s last speaking appearance was right here in Lake Country at the movie theater. It was a republican gathering with the theme… when blacks and whites come together for a common cause…Show of unity.However, Charles was a democrat.

CRIME WATCH

News Staff
Thursday, December 4, 2025
Woman caught shoplifting multiple timesOn Nov. 20, law enforcement was dispatched to Walmart, 2592 N.Columbia St., in reference to a previous shoplifting. Asset Protection provided an investigation on Lindsey Irish stemming from previous shoplifting incidents. On Oct.
Shane Geeter

Shane Geeter

Baldwin chief magistrate arrested Saturday for DUI

Staff Reports
Thursday, December 4, 2025
Baldwin County Chief Magistrate Shane Geeter, who sometimes works DUI cases, was arrested Nov. 29 at 8:44 p.m. for driving under the influence, according to the Georgia State Patrol.“A trooper stopped a white Volvo for the driver failing to maintain lane while driving on Georgia Highway 212.
‘Wicked for Good’ closes the chapter on Oz

‘Wicked for Good’ closes the chapter on Oz

‘Wicked for Good’ closes the chapter on Oz

Katie Flicker
Thursday, December 4, 2025
A year ago, I reviewed “Wicked,” part one of Broadway’s “Wicked the Musical” movie version.Part one blew me away with its stunning visuals, story, and music, touching both my heart and mind.“Wicked for Good,” however, did not hit with the same strength.
The Baldwin County Braves defeated Putnam County War Eagles 64-63 Nov. 28 in a closely contested game. “We didn’t play our best and Putnam outplayed us for the most of the game. We stayed together and kept coming,” Baldwin High School basketball head coach Ben Smith posted to his Facebook page. COURTESY OF BEN SMITH

The Baldwin County Braves defeated Putnam County War Eagles 64-63 Nov. 28 in a closely contested game. “We didn’t play our best and Putnam outplayed us for the most of the game. We stayed together and kept coming,” Baldwin High School basketball head coach Ben Smith posted to his Facebook page. COURTESY OF BEN SMITH

Baldwin Braves defeat Putnam War Eagles

News Staff
Thursday, December 4, 2025
The Baldwin County Braves defeated Putnam County War Eagles 64-63 Nov. 28 in a closely contested game. “We didn’t play our best and Putnam outplayed us for the most of the game. We stayed together and kept coming,” Baldwin High School basketball head coach Ben Smith posted to his Facebook page.
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