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CRIME WATCH

News Staff
Thursday, January 8, 2026
Felon caught with narcoticsOn Dec. 31, while patrolling the area of Swint Avenue and Broad Street, an officer observed a white van, whose driver was not wearing a seat belt.The vehicle stopped at the intersection and the driver was identified as Matthew Dixon.

ARREST REPORTS

News Staff
Thursday, January 8, 2026
Dec. 29Sanford Pierson Butts, 56, of Milledgeville driving while license suspended or revokedRodney Darwin Fullmore, 43, of Milledgeville probation violationMonterrious Quatez Horne, 32, of Milledgeville - driving while license suspended/revoked; expired vehicle tag or decal; speedingLatassie...
(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.
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.
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.The decision by the five elected members of the Public Service Commission, all Republicans, allows the privately-owned monopoly to build five gas-powered...

ARREST REPORTS

News Staff
Wednesday, December 31, 2025
Dec. 19Embrasia Cartrella Bradner, 29, of Milledgeville - batteryKenecia Chianti Devero, 30, of Milledgeville - DUI (alcohol); failure to have license on person; failure to stop at red light; willful obstruction of law enforcement officers (misdemeanor)Kody Jai Walls, 26, of Sparta - driving while...
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