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CRIME WATCH

News Staff
Thursday, November 13, 2025
Frequent shoplifter caught againOn Nov. 5 law enforcement met with the Asset Protection Manager of Walmart in reference to a shoplifting.On Oct. 26, Yasmin Andrews was at a self-checkout machine failing to scan approximately $173 of miscellaneous items.

ARREST REPORTS

News Staff
Thursday, November 13, 2025
Nov. 6Jessie Lamar Barber, 50, of Milledgeville - driving while license suspended or revokedJose E. Carrasco-Garcia, 30, of Athens - driving while license suspended/revoked; unsafe operation of radio or telephoneLayto Lamont Hill, 42, of Milledgeville - DUI (alcohol); driving while license...

BCLP aims to bring solutions for housing crisis

Bailey Ballard
Thursday, November 13, 2025
Baldwin County renters have united to create an organization known as the Baldwin County Listening Project (BCLP) that aims to open discussion about unsafe housing conditions and unfair rental practices from their own personal experiences.The group hosted a meeting on the steps of Milledgeville...
Grease Monkey:

Grease Monkey:

Grease Monkey:

News Staff
Thursday, November 13, 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.“We take convenience, customer opinion, the vehicle and more into consideration for...
Irvin Griffin

Irvin Griffin

Daycare owner arrested for molestation

News Staff
Thursday, November 13, 2025
The GBI has arrested and charged Irvin Eugene Griffin, age 78, of Milledgeville, with child molestation.The Milledgeville Police Department requested the GBI to conduct an investigation Nov. 5 involving the Griffin Group Home Daycare, which Griffin and his wife run at their home.Griffin was...
The Georgia Military College Corps of Cadets presented the colors during the opening of the ceremony at the Georgia War Veterans Home. Scan the QR code above to watch the veterans platoon that paraded in front of the stage. ALIVIA BLANTON/Staff

The Georgia Military College Corps of Cadets presented the colors during the opening of the ceremony at the Georgia War Veterans Home. Scan the QR code above to watch the veterans platoon that paraded in front of the stage. ALIVIA BLANTON/Staff

GWVH presents annual Veterans Day Ceremony

Alivia Blanton
Thursday, November 13, 2025
The Georgia War Veterans Home hosted its annual Veterans Day celebration Nov. 11 in front of the Vinson Building.
Carlee Schulte

Carlee Schulte

Schulte leaving Milledgeville Main Street

Bailey Ballard
Thursday, November 13, 2025
Milledgeville Main Street and Downtown Development Authority Executive Director Carlee Schulte has announced that she will be leaving her position Nov. 21 after 15 years in the role.In 2002, Schulte graduated from Lakeside High School in Atlanta and enrolled at Georgia College & State University to...
Team 1 cadets won the local ethics bowl and will move on to represent GMC in the national competition. COURTESY OF GMC

Team 1 cadets won the local ethics bowl and will move on to represent GMC in the national competition. COURTESY OF GMC

Georgia Military College hosts 2025 Ethics Bowl

News Staff
Thursday, November 13, 2025
Georgia Military College (GMC) hosted the 2025 Ethics Bowl Nov. 5, on its main campus in Milledgeville.
Irvin Eugene Griffin | COURTESY OF BCSO

Irvin Eugene Griffin | COURTESY OF BCSO

Milledgeville man arrested for child molestation

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Tuesday, November 11, 2025
The GBI has arrested and charged Irvin Eugene Griffin, age 78, of Milledgeville, with child molestation.The Milledgeville Police Department requested the GBI to conduct an investigation Nov. 5 involving the Griffin Group Home Daycare, which Griffin and his wife run at their home.Griffin was...

CRIME WATCH

News Staff
Thursday, November 6, 2025
Woman steals phone chargerOn Oct. 21, law enforcement met with the manager at the Jet Food Store, at 111 S. Wayne St., in reference to shoplifting.On Oct. 17, surveillance footage showed an unknown woman concealing a $20 phone charger under her arm and leaving the store in a 2004 Chevrolet...
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