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Council approves rezoning request for autism therapy clinic

Bailey Ballard

Thursday, January 22, 2026

The Milledgeville City Council hosted its first meeting of the year Jan. 13 with the new council fully present, excluding Mayor Mary Paham-Copelan, who was absent due to sickness.Mayor pro-tem Denese Shinholster began the meeting by reading the Emancipation Proclamation, celebrating the Jan. 1,...

Running to Remember

Alivia Blanton

Thursday, January 22, 2026

A large crowd gathered on Georgia Military College’s campus Jan. 17 to race and spectate the 30th annual Will Robinson Memorial Race.

State Representative Mike Jackson

Flag Baptist Church celebrates legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

Andrew Brown

Thursday, January 22, 2026

Ever since Martin Luther King Jr. Day became a federal holiday in 1983, people around the country have taken the day to reflect on Dr. King’s legacy and work. Flag Baptist Church took the day to celebrate Dr. King through sermon and community.

ARREST REPORTS

News Staff

Thursday, January 15, 2026

Jan. 6Ayliah Simone Allen, 23, of Milledgeville driving without a valid licenseWilliam Edward Brookins, 52, of Milledgeville - firearm/knife possess during crime/attempt of crime (felony); possession of methamphetamineVictoria Marie Bryan, 45, of Eatonton hindering apprehension or punishment of...

CRIME WATCH

News Staff

Thursday, January 15, 2026

Woman cited for shopliftingOn Jan. 7, law enforcement was dispatched to Walmart in reference to a shoplifting. Brittany Philippe was caught at self-checkout not scanning her items.Asset Protection intercepted her before exiting the store.

Kendrick Butts

BOC approves TAN for $10M; Butts named new chairman

Bailey Ballard

Thursday, January 15, 2026

The Baldwin County Board of Commissioners hosted its first meeting of the year Jan. 6 to hear two annual reports, discuss the tax anticipation note, and approve the new chairman and vice-chair.Baldwin County Superintendent Dr. Kristina Brooks gave a short report on the Baldwin County School...

School system celebrates nine Bright Ideas Grant recipients

News Staff

Thursday, January 15, 2026

In December, Tri-County EMC’s Community Outreach Director Anna Smith, along with several coworkers, made their annual visit to distribute checks to Bright Ideas Grant winners in Baldwin County.Baldwin County had a record-setting nine educators who were awarded 2025 Bright Ideas Grants.

Commissioner Sammy Hall, Chair of the Twin Lakes Library Board Cameron Williams, Georgia Public Library Service State Librarian Julie Walker, Commissioner Emily Davis, and Middle Georgia Regional Library Director Jennifer Lautzenheiser officially reopen the newly renovated Mary Vinson Memorial Library. BAILEY BALLARD/Staff

Mary Vinson Memorial Library re-imagined for modern world

Bailey Ballard

Thursday, January 15, 2026

The Mary Vinson Memorial Library officially reopened and debuted its newly renovated space Jan. 6 to the community.Middle Georgia Regional Library Director Jennifer Lautzenheiser toured people around the new space prior to the official opening ceremony.

GMC head coach Gavin Tierce

GMC Prep earns postseason football honors

Trey Norris

Thursday, January 15, 2026

The GMC Prep Bulldogs football team failed to make the GHSA State Playoffs but did receive several post-season awards and recognitions after a much-improved 2025 season.In only his second season with the Bulldogs, head coach Gavin Tierce improved his team’s record from 0-10 in 2024 to 4-6, which...

New Year’s fireworks cause fire

Staff Reports

Thursday, January 8, 2026

Baldwin County Fire Rescue, including Engine 8, Squad 17, Tanker 19, and Battalion 1, responded to a structure fire Jan. 1 regarding a 10x12 outbuilding.According to Deputy Fire Chief Bradley Towe with Baldwin County Fire Rescue, units arrived on scene to find a structure fully taken over with the...

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