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A conceptual drawing of a Hilton Hotel that would be located on North Jefferson Street in downtown Milledgeville. COURTESY OF LORD AECK SARGENT

A conceptual drawing of a Hilton Hotel that would be located on North Jefferson Street in downtown Milledgeville. COURTESY OF LORD AECK SARGENT

Four-Star Hilton Hotel proposed for downtown Milledgeville

Bailey Ballard
Thursday, October 2, 2025
From the Ground Up of Georgia Representative Mike Couch, a former resident of Milledgeville and past executive director of Central State Hospital Local Redevelopment Authority, announced plans for a new four-star Hilton Hotel project on North Jefferson Street in Milledgeville.Several local and...
Kandice Grace

Kandice Grace

Milledgeville woman charged with death of her 7-year-old son

Staff Reports
Thursday, October 2, 2025
The Atlanta Police Department (APD) released a statement that 32-year-old Kandice Grace of Milledgeville was taken into custody Sept. 29 and is being charged with murder in the second degree and cruelty to children in the second degree for her involvement in the homicide of her son that occurred at...

Georgia College ranked among top five in South

News Staff
Thursday, October 2, 2025
Georgia College & State University earned three top-10 regional rankings, including being named No. 5 among all public colleges and universities in the South, in the U.S. News & World Report’s 2026 Best Colleges list.GCSU is among the five best public institutions in the 12-state Regional South...
The shed was fully engulfed when firefighters arrived to the scene. | COUTESY OF BCFR

The shed was fully engulfed when firefighters arrived to the scene. | COUTESY OF BCFR

Shed lost in structure fire on Colony Farm Road

Staff Reports
Friday, September 26, 2025
Baldwin Fire Rescue, Atrium Emergency Services, and the Baldwin County Sheriff's Office responded to a structure fire at 3:30 a.m. on Sept. 26 on the 400th block of Colony Farm Road.Two engines, under one squad, and the battalion chief arrived to a fully engulfed 12 ft. x 24 ft. shed.
The concept plan for a Hilton Hotel that would be located on North Jefferson Street in downtown Milledgeville. | COURTESY OF LORD AECK SARGENT

The concept plan for a Hilton Hotel that would be located on North Jefferson Street in downtown Milledgeville. | COURTESY OF LORD AECK SARGENT

Four-Star Hilton Hotel proposed for downtown Milledgeville

Bailey Ballard
Thursday, September 25, 2025
From the Ground Up of Georgia Representative Mike Couch, a former resident of Milledgeville and past executive director of Central State Hospital Local Redevelopment Authority, announced plans for a new four-star Hilton Hotel project on North Jefferson Street in Milledgeville.

BOC discusses animal control, Naloxone administration

Bailey Ballard
Thursday, September 25, 2025
The Baldwin County Board of Commissioners met Sept. 18 to hear an update on animal control, approve the intergovernmental contract for elections, adopt policies and procedures for Naloxone administration, and accept a CJCC Community Based Crime Act Grant.Commissioner Emily Davis presented The...
Dr. Kristina Brooks

Dr. Kristina Brooks

BCSD works to improve literacy and workforce development

Bailey Ballard
Thursday, September 25, 2025
Baldwin County Superintendent Dr. Kristina Brooks presented an overview of the Baldwin County School District and its future goals during Eggs and Issues Sept. 17 at Central Georgia Technical College.BCSD is made up of six schools, including two primary schools, two elementary schools, and the...
Baldwin County School alumna Olivia Hill with her children, fourth-grader Gideon and second-grader Rider. CONTRIBUTED

Baldwin County School alumna Olivia Hill with her children, fourth-grader Gideon and second-grader Rider. CONTRIBUTED

BCSD parent and alumna appointed to state parent advisory council

News Staff
Thursday, September 25, 2025
Baldwin County Schools proudly announces that Olivia Hill, substitute teacher, parent, and alumna of Baldwin High School, was selected to serve on the Georgia Department of Education’s State Superintendent’s Parent Advisory Council.Hill will serve a two-year term on the council, providing valuable...

CRIME WATCH

News Staff
Thursday, September 25, 2025
Shoplifter charged with felony shopliftingOn. Sept. 18, law enforcement was dispatched to The Market, 821 N. Columbia St., in reference to shoplifting.
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