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CRIME WATCH

News Staff
Thursday, August 21, 2025
Males steal juice boxes from ChipotleOn Aug. 13, law enforcement was dispatched to Chipotle, at 2399 N.Columbia St., in reference to shoplifting and threats. The manager stated his employee, Jayden Mosley, was getting harassed by customers.
MPD assists Washington County in breakthrough of ongoing investigation

MPD assists Washington County in breakthrough of ongoing investigation

MPD assists Washington County in breakthrough of ongoing investigation

Bailey Ballard
Thursday, August 21, 2025
Following a tip from the Milledgeville Police Department (MPD), a joint investigation between the Washington County Sheriff’s Office and Sandersville Police Department led to three teenagers being charged in connection with a series of vehicle break-ins and the theft of at least two cars.
Georgia Power took delivery of gas-combustion turbines at Plant Yates in Coweta County. CONTRIBUTED

Georgia Power took delivery of gas-combustion turbines at Plant Yates in Coweta County. CONTRIBUTED

Natural-gas turbine delivered to GP Plant Yates

News Staff
Thursday, August 21, 2025
Georgia Power announced last Friday it took delivery of the first of three state-of-the-art, simple-cycle, gas-combustion turbines at Plant Yates in Coweta County, about an hour southwest of Atlanta.
Pendergast announces candidacy for District 4 City Council Seat

Pendergast announces candidacy for District 4 City Council Seat

Pendergast announces candidacy for District 4 City Council Seat

Morgan Pendergast
Thursday, August 21, 2025
Morgan Pendergast, a longtime resident and active community member, has announced her intent to qualify and run for the District 4 seat on the Milledgeville City Council.“I’m looking forward to the opportunity to represent my neighbors on the Milledgeville City Council.
Atrium Health Navicent Baldwin Intensive Care Unit nurse Heather Hall recieves the DAISY Award. CONTRIBUTED

Atrium Health Navicent Baldwin Intensive Care Unit nurse Heather Hall recieves the DAISY Award. CONTRIBUTED

Baldwin nurse recognized for patient care

News Staff
Thursday, August 21, 2025
When a patient readmitted for care at Atrium Health Navicent Baldwin began exhibiting concerning symptoms, Heather Hall, an Intensive Care Unit nurse at the hospital, knew just what to do.
The Baldwin County Board of Commissioners, state officials, and members of the Milledgeville-Baldwin Chamber of Commerce cheer as local youth cut the ribbon to officially open Oconee Heights Mini Park. BAILEY BALLARD/Staff

The Baldwin County Board of Commissioners, state officials, and members of the Milledgeville-Baldwin Chamber of Commerce cheer as local youth cut the ribbon to officially open Oconee Heights Mini Park. BAILEY BALLARD/Staff

Baldwin County opens Oconee Heights Mini Park

Bailey Ballard
Thursday, August 21, 2025
The Baldwin County Board of Commissioners, County Manager Carlos Tobar, and many other county employees, state representatives, and citizens gathered Aug. 14 for Fun in the Heights, the debut of the Oconee Heights Mini Park.“The commissioners never gave up on Oconee Heights.
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