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CRIME WATCH

Thursday, October 30, 2025

On Oct. 21, law enforcement was dispatched to Ag Pro, at 2661 N. Columbia St., in reference to a theft that had already occurred.The manager stated he was out on the lot taking inventory and moving tractors around, when he noticed the 2021 John Deere 6120E Cab Tractor was missing.

BOC discusses potential plans for golf course improvements

Bailey Ballard

Thursday, October 30, 2025

The Baldwin County Board of Commissioners met Oct. 21 to hear reports on the Airport Capital Improvement Plan, EBLA academy, a risk management agreement, and golf course improvements.County Manager Carlos Tobar offered a short report on the Baldwin County Regional Airport Capital Improvement Plan.

GCSU psych faculty conjure explains why dolls are creepy

News Staff

Thursday, October 30, 2025

With lifeless eyes and frozen smiles, dolls sit inside homes just waiting for someone — anyone — to come play with them.For children, dolls are that constant companion, always ready to sit down for a tea party or provide security at bedtime.

GOHC, Seeking Asylum offer Haunting History of Central State

Bailey Ballard

Thursday, October 30, 2025

Georgia’s Old Capital Heritage Center and Seeking Asylum launched the Haunting History Tour around the Central State Hospital grounds Oct. 24 with a sold-out weekend.Jessica Whitehead, chair of the GOCHC board and founder of Seeking Asylum, led the evening tour with her lantern guides.

Tasha Gainous (center)

JMA’s Gainous inducted into UNC Pembroke Hall of Fame

Bailey Ballard

Thursday, October 30, 2025

John Milledge Academy’s Middle and High School crosscountry and track coach and assistant coach for high school basketball Tasha Gainous was inducted Oct. 10 into the University of North Carolina at Pembroke’s Athletic Hall of Fame in the University Center Annex.Six student-athletes were inducted...

Eatonton native Ashley Quinn of GCSU’s William P. Wall Museum of Natural History made her presentation from The Plaza stage. CONTRIBUTED

OSHM presents fossil-fueled lecture

News Staff

Thursday, October 23, 2025

The Old School History Museum (OSHM) hosted Ashley Quinn of the William P. Wall Museum of Natural History at Georgia College & State University (GCSU) Oct. 5, in its latest installment of “Sunday at the Museum” lectures.Quinn’s presentation, “Finding Fossils in Georgia and the Largest Paleontology...

ARREST REPORTS

News Staff

Thursday, October 23, 2025

Oct. 16Bridgette O. Brooks, 38, of Milledgeville disorderly conductShaquanta Latajah Coats, 23, of Milledgeville - criminal trespass; cruelty to children (second degree)Jessica Harden, 37, of Milledgeville - probation violationDanielle Leanna Mann, 32, of Milledgeville cruelty to children (first...

CRIME WATCH

News Staff

Thursday, October 23, 2025

Shoplifting under investigationOn Oct. 14, law enforcement made contact with a manager at Walmart, at 2592 N. Columbia St., in reference to a previous shoplifting incident by Lindsey Irish. Irish was previously charged with felony theft by shoplifting due to altering price tags during checkout.

Grease Monkey:

News Staff

Thursday, October 23, 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.

JMA’s Asa Wall (4) rushes the ball in a game against Tiftarea earlier this season. TREY NORRIS/Staff

JMA wins battle of the Trojans; clinches region title

Trey Norris

Thursday, October 23, 2025

John Milledge Academy (8-1, 3-0) trounced Tatnall Square Academy 52-7 last Friday night in Milledgeville to clinch its seventh region title in the last eight years.The hometown Trojans dominated the first half, scoring five touchdowns in the opening quarter alone.

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