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JMA hires new baseball coach

Hudson Taylor

Thursday, July 3, 2025

John Milledge Academy’s head baseball coach Justin Mills is stepping down and passing the torch to 27-year-old Tucker Bradley to lead the varsity baseball team. The school officially announced the position June 3 in an Instagram post.

Community leaders gather to debut the life jacket loaner station at Oconee River Greenway Park. CONTRIBUTED

Atrium Health Navicent Baldwin debuts life jacket loaner station

Bailey Ballard

Thursday, June 26, 2025

Atrium Health Navicent Baldwin and its community partners debuted a new life jacket loaner station at the Oconee River Greenway Park in Milledgeville at the end of May. The station is located just outside of the picnic area near the boat ramp at the park.

Taylor’s Cove promotes community through concert weekends

Hudson Taylor

Thursday, June 26, 2025

Taylor’s Cover on Lake Sinclair was buzzing with excitement June 21 as attendees gathered to watch live music played by Uncle Earl and Friends and country singer Kyler Weston.

Work toward your own financial Independence Day

News Staff

Thursday, June 26, 2025

We’re getting close to the Fourth of July, our national Independence Day. This celebration may get you thinking of the many freedoms you enjoy. But have you thought of what you might need to do to attain financial freedom?Your first step is to define what financial independence signifies to you.

Baldwin County Board of Commissioners Chairman Andrew Strickland (right) presented GMC president Lt. Gen. William B. Caldwell IV with a proclamation thanking him for his service to the school and the county for the last 12 years. COURTESY OF GMC

BOC honors GMC president for contributions to Baldwin County

News Staff

Thursday, June 26, 2025

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ARREST REPORTS

News Staff

Thursday, June 26, 2025

June 19Brittany Allison Griffin, 35, of Crossville, Tennessee - intimidate law enforcement officer/family in retaliation/response to dischargeTerrell Jermaine Jones, 46, of Milledgeville - failure to appear; possession of methamphetamineHunter Lee Little, 29, of Milledgeville - two charges of...

CRIME WATCH

News Staff

Thursday, June 26, 2025

Unknown man steals ribeye steaksOn June 17, law enforcement was dispatched to Walmart, at 2592 N.Columbia St., in reference to a shoplifting that has already occurred. Asset protection was reviewing video and found an incident on June 8, where a male took four packs of ribeye steaks, totaling $129.

Tene’ Brimm, Heymi Arguello Espinoza, and Leslie Perez Vasquez represented Baldwin High School at the DECA International Career Development Conference in Orlando. CONTRIBUTED

BHS DECA students shine on the international stage

News Staff

Thursday, June 26, 2025

The Baldwin County School District is proud to recognize the outstanding achievements of three Baldwin High School 2025 honors graduates who earned national honors at the DECA International Career Development Conference in Orlando, Florida, held April 26–29.

BHS senior Levester signs national letter of intent to Allen University

Kyle Levester

Thursday, June 26, 2025

At the James Lunsford Gymnasium at Baldwin High School, stands full of coaches, teammates, and mentors watched Kyle Levester sign his National Letter of Intent to continue his track and field career at Allen University — a moment that celebrated his purpose, perseverance, and quiet strength.

Smith Communications receives 21 GPA awards

Staff Report

Thursday, June 26, 2025

Awards were presented June 20 during the Georgia Press Association (GPA) convention at Jekyll Island to celebrate outstanding achievements in community journalism.In this year’s editorial contest, 482 awards were presented in 42 categories to 74 newspapers from 2,213 total entries.

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