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Elena “Crazy Crocheter” Walters displays her hand-made crocheted items, from flowers to t oys. HUDSON TAYLOR/Staff

Elena “Crazy Crocheter” Walters displays her hand-made crocheted items, from flowers to t oys. HUDSON TAYLOR/Staff

Christmas in July highlights creative minds

Hudson Taylor
Thursday, July 17, 2025
It was an early Christmas for downtown Milledgeville July 12 at Milledgeville Main Street’s Christmas in July event.On a hot, sunny day, more than 25 vendors were featured inside and outside the Annex at 127 E. Hancock St.
Georgia Power promotes lake safety

Georgia Power promotes lake safety

Georgia Power promotes lake safety

News Staff
Thursday, July 17, 2025
With the summer season in full swing, Georgia Power, the state’s leading electric utility and the largest non-governmental provider of recreation facilities in the state, reminds residents and visitors alike that its lakes and campgrounds are open.

‘SPLASH’ for water safety

News Staff
Thursday, July 17, 2025
Georgia Power encourages all lake users to follow “SPLASH” guidelines to stay safe while in or near bodies of water.• Supervision: Designate an adult to watch children at all times.

ARREST REPORTS

News Staff
Thursday, July 17, 2025
July 10Robert Renard Alexander, 53, of Milledgeville - probation violationOtis Detavues Rivers, 34, of Norwood probation violationKeasia Simpson, 22, of Milledgeville unlawful conduct during 911 call/contacts 911 for purpose of annoy/harassmentKendra Lynn Woods, 31, of Milledgeville theft by...

CRIME WATCH

News Staff
Thursday, July 17, 2025
Man flees police with stolen vehicleOn July 11, while patrolling the area of Irwinton Road and Broad Street in search of a potentially stolen 2007 Saturn Ion, an officer spotted the driver turn into the driveway of 2130 Irwinton Rd. with the vehicle’s parking lights illuminated.
Fossil fuels to remain in Georgia Power energy-supply mix

Fossil fuels to remain in Georgia Power energy-supply mix

Fossil fuels to remain in Georgia Power energy-supply mix

Dave Williams
Thursday, July 17, 2025
Georgia energy regulators Tuesday unanimously approved Georgia Power’s plan to keep burning coal and gas to generate electricity, a move critics warned will increase rates to meet the unsubstantiated needs of data centers.

Raffensperger asks politicians to return money from alleged scheme

Ty Tagami
Thursday, July 17, 2025
The public reaction to the meltdown of a financial institution connected to Republican politics in Georgia continued Monday as Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger called on campaign finance recipients to return any contributions from First Liberty Building and Loan or the family that controlled...
A rough draft of the boutique hotels presented during the July 8 city council meeting. COURTESY OF MBCTV4

A rough draft of the boutique hotels presented during the July 8 city council meeting. COURTESY OF MBCTV4

City approves code change for boutique hotels

Bailey Ballard
Thursday, July 17, 2025
The Milledgeville City Council met July 8 to host two public hearings, leading to the approval of the first step to potentially build 11 boutique hotels at 560 W. Martin Luther King Dr.
Chapco Design Build will begin construction of the Take 5 Oil Change this month. The project is expected to be complete by November. Take 5 Oil Change will offer a drive-in oil change experience, allowing drivers to stay in their cars. CONTRIBUTED

Chapco Design Build will begin construction of the Take 5 Oil Change this month. The project is expected to be complete by November. Take 5 Oil Change will offer a drive-in oil change experience, allowing drivers to stay in their cars. CONTRIBUTED

Chapco Design Build to construct Take 5 Oil Change

News Staff
Thursday, July 17, 2025
Chapco Design Build has been selected as the general contractor for a new Take 5 Oil Change in Milledgeville. This project is slated to start in July and is anticipated to be completed in four months, opening to customers by late 2025.
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