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Should you trust a ‘finfluencer’?

News Staff
Thursday, June 12, 2025
Content creators known as “finfluencers” (short for financial influencers) use platforms like TikTok, YouTube and Instagram to share their takes on investing, budgeting and building wealth. Many of them are charismatic and relatable, and they often speak from personal experience.

CRIME WATCH

Unknown Subject Cashes Fraudulent Check
Thursday, June 12, 2025
On June 4, while on uniform patrol, an officer was dispatched to Quality Pawn & Sales, 905 S. Wayne St., in reference to a reported forgery. The store owner stated on May 15 an individual, identified by the owner as Dmarrion Jackson, presented a check in the amount of $3,857.13 to be cashed.

ARREST REPORTS

News Staff
Thursday, June 12, 2025
June 5Tyler Eddie Cowan, 35, of Twiggs County probation violationAndrew Mark Coxwell, 51, of Milledgeville failure to appearRonald Lee Kirkland, 65, of Milledgeville probation violationQuantarius Damel Cannie, 33, of Milledgeville - criminal trespassRichard Langley Forehand, 39, of Milledgeville -...
CONTRIBUTED In Manning Brothers’ 35,000 square-foot showroom and warehouse with a million-dollar-plus inventory, you’re bound to find exactly what you need.

CONTRIBUTED In Manning Brothers’ 35,000 square-foot showroom and warehouse with a million-dollar-plus inventory, you’re bound to find exactly what you need.

Manning Brothers: More than half of a century of innovative food service

News Staff
Thursday, June 12, 2025
Great people meet challenges with innovative solutions, and we’ve been there.Whatever your food service opportunity, we’ve likely seen it—and solved it—before. At Manning Brothers, you are served by people with real-world, frontline experience.
Neel Patel, the co-manager of Texaco Food Mart in Milledgeville, holds up the promotional check, representing the $1 million winning ticket for the Georgia Lottery game 2nd Edition Billionaire Club. Courtesy of Georgia Lottery Corporation

Neel Patel, the co-manager of Texaco Food Mart in Milledgeville, holds up the promotional check, representing the $1 million winning ticket for the Georgia Lottery game 2nd Edition Billionaire Club. Courtesy of Georgia Lottery Corporation

Hancock resident wins $1 million lottery in Milledgeville

Staff Reports
Thursday, June 12, 2025
A Hancock County resident won $1 million on the Georgia Lottery’s 2nd Edition Billionaire Club scratch-off game, according to a press release by the Georgia Lottery.The player claimed their winnings at Texaco Food Mart in Milledgeville on May 16, selecting a lump sum prize option of $535,398.
Dr. Greg DeLoach and his class “Dementia, Disabilities and Differences” of Mercer University’s McAfee School of Theology in Atlanta toured the local Central State Hospital Museum and discussed mental health history and present-day care with Seeking Asylum founder and museum curator Jessica Whitehead (red shirt, front row). CONTRIBUTED

Dr. Greg DeLoach and his class “Dementia, Disabilities and Differences” of Mercer University’s McAfee School of Theology in Atlanta toured the local Central State Hospital Museum and discussed mental health history and present-day care with Seeking Asylum founder and museum curator Jessica Whitehead (red shirt, front row). CONTRIBUTED

Mercer University’s McAfee School of Theology tours CSH museum

Bailey Ballard
Thursday, June 12, 2025
During the spring semester, Dr. Greg DeLoach and his class “Dementia, Disabilities and Differences” of Mercer University’s McAfee School of Theology in Atlanta visited Milledgeville’s Central State Hospital Museum.
GMC names Jaworski men’s soccer coach

GMC names Jaworski men’s soccer coach

GMC names Jaworski men’s soccer coach

News Staff
Thursday, June 12, 2025
After 11 seasons, Georgia Military College head coach Dave Sexton is retiring from the Junior College men’s soccer program, leaving behind a legacy of excellence, growth, and championship success.
Putnam County Manager Paul Van Haute addresses the crowd at Barrel 118 while Habitat for Humanity of Putnam Executive Director Murali Thiramul looks on during the announcement of Carter Crossing, expected to begin construction next spring. IAN TOCHER/Staff

Putnam County Manager Paul Van Haute addresses the crowd at Barrel 118 while Habitat for Humanity of Putnam Executive Director Murali Thiramul looks on during the announcement of Carter Crossing, expected to begin construction next spring. IAN TOCHER/Staff

Carter Crossing a major project for Putnam Habitat

Ian Tocher
Thursday, June 5, 2025
During a luncheon held May 20 at Barrel 118 in Eatonton, Habitat for Humanity of Putnam (HFHP) announced the development of Carter Crossing in the Twin Bridges area of Putnam County, off Avant Road. The new neighborhood is being named after former U.S.

ARREST REPORTS

News Staff
Thursday, June 5, 2025
May 29Johnny Mark Frazier, 67, of Milledgeville probation violationBarry Lee Hill, Jr, 37, of Milledgeville probation violationBryant Wallace Wright, 63, of Atlanta probation violationMay 30Brian Thomas Crooms, 49, of Gordon - adult restraint law seat belt 18 an; dui (alcohol); open container in...
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