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Police gathered around Buffalo Wild Wings after a report of a fight at the establishment ended with shots fired and an employee killed. COURTESY OF MPD

Police gathered around Buffalo Wild Wings after a report of a fight at the establishment ended with shots fired and an employee killed. COURTESY OF MPD

Twins charged with shooting of Buffalo Wild Wings employee

Staff Reports
Thursday, August 28, 2025
Milledgeville Police Department officers responded to a shooting Aug. 23 at Buffalo Wild Wings, 2472 N. Columbia St., with one reported death and two arrested for the altercation.

CRIME WATCH

News Staff
Thursday, August 28, 2025
Man steals Little Debbie snacksOn Aug. 20, law enforcement was dispatched to the Jet Food Store, at 301 E. Hancock St., in reference to a shoplifting that already occurred. Surveillance footage showed two males paying for items. One male had a bag in his left hand while the other was paying.
Jimmy Eubanks (back) pictured with his wife Ainsley Trussell Eubanks and son, James Earl “Jay” Eubanks. CONTRIBUTED

Jimmy Eubanks (back) pictured with his wife Ainsley Trussell Eubanks and son, James Earl “Jay” Eubanks. CONTRIBUTED

Firefighter Eubanks answers final call

Bailey Ballard
Thursday, August 28, 2025
Former Baldwin County Fire Rescue Station 3 Captain Jimmy Eubanks passed away Tuesday, Aug. 19, at 77 years old.A native of Pelham, Eubanks was born on Nov. 30, 1947 to the late James Allen Eubanks, Sr. and the late Eugenia Turner Eubanks.
RaceWay hosted an initial ribbon cutting with city officials and corporate staff to celebrate the accomplishment of the partnership between the city and RaceWay to complete development. BAILEY BALLARD/Staff

RaceWay hosted an initial ribbon cutting with city officials and corporate staff to celebrate the accomplishment of the partnership between the city and RaceWay to complete development. BAILEY BALLARD/Staff

RaceWay officially opens and donates to its supporters

Bailey Ballard
Thursday, August 28, 2025
City and county officials, the Milledgeville-Baldwin Chamber of Commerce, and RaceWay staff officially opened RaceWay No. 7014 at 10 a.m. Aug. 27 at 2920 N. Columbia St. with two ribbon cuttings.“This has been an ongoing development and citizens have been asking when they were going to open.
Federal authorities have assumed control of the scene of last week’s plane crash, according to a social media post by Baldwin County Fire Rescue. BCFR/Facebook

Federal authorities have assumed control of the scene of last week’s plane crash, according to a social media post by Baldwin County Fire Rescue. BCFR/Facebook

Plane crash under investigation by NTSB

Staff Reports
Thursday, August 28, 2025
Baldwin County Fire Rescue, Baldwin County Sheriff’s Office, Baldwin County Emergency Management Agency, and Atrium EMS responded to a Cessna 310 plane crash at around 6:30 p.m. Aug. 23 off Nelson Road in Milledgeville.
Kenneth Daniels

Kenneth Daniels

Daniels honored for excellence in work with youth

Bailey Ballard
Thursday, August 28, 2025
Program coordinator for the High Achievers Program Kenneth Daniels, in Georgia College’s Office of Afterschool Achievement, was awarded the Outstanding OST Professional Award by the Georgia Afterschool and Youth Development Initiative.
Mayor Mary Paraham- Copelan has served as Milledgeville’s mayor for a few years. State Rep. Floyd Griffin says she puts community first. CONTRIBUTED

Mayor Mary Paraham- Copelan has served as Milledgeville’s mayor for a few years. State Rep. Floyd Griffin says she puts community first. CONTRIBUTED

Rep. Griffin endorses mayor Parham-Copelan for third term

News Staff
Thursday, August 21, 2025
Georgia State Representative, former Georgia State Senator, and former Milledgeville Mayor Floyd L. Griffin, Jr. announced his strong endorsement of Mayor Mary Parham-Copelan for a third term, citing her leadership, dedication to service, and track record of results.
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