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BCLP aims to bring solutions for housing crisis

Baldwin County renters have united to create an organization known as the Baldwin County Listening Project (BCLP) that aims to open discussion about unsafe housing conditions and unfair rental practices from their own personal experiences.
Grease Monkey:

Grease Monkey:

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.
Irvin Griffin

Irvin Griffin

Daycare owner arrested for molestation

The GBI has arrested and charged Irvin Eugene Griffin, age 78, of Milledgeville, with child molestation.The Milledgeville Police Department requested the GBI to conduct an investigation Nov. 5 involving the Griffin Group Home Daycare, which Griffin and his wife run at their home.
The Georgia Military College Corps of Cadets presented the colors during the opening of the ceremony at the Georgia War Veterans Home. Scan the QR code above to watch the veterans platoon that paraded in front of the stage. ALIVIA BLANTON/Staff

The Georgia Military College Corps of Cadets presented the colors during the opening of the ceremony at the Georgia War Veterans Home. Scan the QR code above to watch the veterans platoon that paraded in front of the stage. ALIVIA BLANTON/Staff

GWVH presents annual Veterans Day Ceremony

The Georgia War Veterans Home hosted its annual Veterans Day celebration Nov. 11 in front of the Vinson Building. Veterans and their family members gathered bundled in layers of patriotic attire to bear the cold front.
Team 1 cadets won the local ethics bowl and will move on to represent GMC in the national competition. COURTESY OF GMC

Team 1 cadets won the local ethics bowl and will move on to represent GMC in the national competition. COURTESY OF GMC

Georgia Military College hosts 2025 Ethics Bowl

Georgia Military College (GMC) hosted the 2025 Ethics Bowl Nov. 5, on its main campus in Milledgeville. This year’s competition featured four teams comprised of students from the GMC Corps of Cadets, each engaging in thoughtful debate and critical discussion on a series of challenging ethical cases.
Irvin Eugene Griffin | COURTESY OF BCSO

Irvin Eugene Griffin | COURTESY OF BCSO

Milledgeville man arrested for child molestation

The GBI has arrested and charged Irvin Eugene Griffin, age 78, of Milledgeville, with child molestation.The Milledgeville Police Department requested the GBI to conduct an investigation Nov. 5 involving the Griffin Group Home Daycare, which Griffin and his wife run at their home.

CRIME WATCH

Woman steals phone chargerOn Oct. 21, law enforcement met with the manager at the Jet Food Store, at 111 S. Wayne St., in reference to shoplifting.On Oct.
First responders gather outside of Usery Hall at Georgia Military College, after completing three active shooter drill exercises around main campus.

First responders gather outside of Usery Hall at Georgia Military College, after completing three active shooter drill exercises around main campus.

GMC conducts emergency preparedness exercise

Georgia Military College (GMC) and GMC Preparatory School, in collaboration with Milledgeville and Baldwin County first responders, conducted the first large-scale Emergency Preparedness Exercise on Nov. 1 on GMC’s Main Campus in Milledgeville.