Commissioners discuss solar farms, new library branch

The Baldwin County Board of Commissioners voted unanimously during its Tuesday regular meeting to extend its moratorium on solar farms and solar farm applications for an additional 180 days.County commissioners ultimately are expected to adopt an ordinance that deals with issues such as setback...

City council recognizes city events and local development

Milledgeville City Council met Feb. 10 at City Hall to discuss zoning changes and move forward on city business tied to upcoming events and local development.Pastor Gregory Barnes spoke during public comment about the upcoming Art and Healthy Living Festival in April, which will feature events and...

North Columbia fast food options expanding

Americans can’t seem to get enough fast food.That’s the plan, at least, for a pair of new restaurants currently in the works along the North Columbia Street business corridor.Construction is progressing relatively rapidly on the Jack’s Family Restaurant location in the 1500 block of North Columbia...

Georgia sees elevated flu activity as winter continues

Flu activity remains high in Georgia as winter continues and health officials urge residents to take preventive measures to protect themselves and others.Although many people experience mild symptoms, influenza is a contagious viral infection that affects the nose, throat and lungs and can lead to...

K-5 school consolidation considered

The majority of rural school districts around Georgia are shrinking, and the Baldwin County School District is no exception.Thirty years ago, for example, there were 6,391 students in the district, which included 3,098 in grades kindergarten through fifth grade.

Motorcycle chase ends with felony charge, multiple misdemeanors

A Baldwin County man was arrested Feb. 9 after allegedly leading deputies on a high-speed pursuit that crossed county lines and ended with a foot chase on State Route 22.A deputy was dispatched to the Baldwin and Washington county line in reference to a motorcycle traveling without lights and...

NAACP president suggests ‘sensitivity training’ for county manager

During the Board of Commissioners regular meeting on Tuesday, County Manager Carlos Tobar apologized for his use of the word “brutal” when describing the length of past Black History Month presentations at county commission meetings.Tobar made the comment in an email earlier this month.“I used a...

GCSU student’s death under investigation

A Georgia College student was found dead in his bed and an investigation is ongoing by local authorities.Ethan Knight, 23, of Gray, was discovered by his roommates shortly before 1 p.m. Monday, Feb. 16.“At this point and time, we do not see anything that stands out as foul play,” Milledgeville...

The end of an era: B&T’s Fresh Food Market replacing Piggly Wiggly

Piggly Wiggly’s time in Milledgeville, which dates back to the 1950s, is coming to a close.The grocery store at 731 South Wayne St. recently was purchased by a new ownership group, which plans to relaunch next month as B&T’s Food Fresh Market, a Georgia-based chain with stores popping up around the...

Body found in house near Georgia College campus

A young man’s body was found inside a two-story house in downtown Milledgeville on Montgomery Street very near the Georgia College and State University Campus.