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Murder-suicide cause still under investigation

Staff Reports
Thursday, September 18, 2025
The Milledgeville Police Department continues to investigate two deaths on the 400th block of Pritchard Street, in what detectives labeled a murder-suicide.The preliminary investigation found that 36-year-old Tavious Antwon Spencer of Milledgeville shot 38-year-old Lashonda Lawrence of...
Seth Walker

Seth Walker

Rotary Club highlights month of service and youth leadership

News Staff
Thursday, September 18, 2025
The Rotary Club of Milledgeville had a full and impactful August, marked by service, fellowship, and leadership development opportunities for local youth.One highlight was hearing from two students the club sponsored to attend this summer’s Rotary Youth Leadership Academy (RYLA).RYLA brings...

ARREST REPORTS

News Staff
Thursday, September 18, 2025
Sept. 11Sha'ron Rodrigues Griffin, 38, of Milledgeville - simple batteryMaquavious Malike Hall, 25, of Milledgeville DUI (alcohol); duty upon striking fixtureDaija Kache Hawkins, 20, of Milledgeville probation violationAntwon Santonio Young, 50, of Louisville probation violationSept. 12Devon Thomas...

CRIME WATCH

News Staff
Thursday, September 18, 2025
Criminal caught with counterfeit money for gamblingOn Sept. 8, a Baldwin County Sheriff’s Office lieutenant received a tip that Calvin Goddard was at Jet 6.Goddard had outstanding warrants at the time of this incident. Goddard was at the gambling machines as the officer entered the store.
GMC President Major General Terry McKenrick met with BCSD Superintendent Dr. Kristina Brooks to learn about the academic programs and pathways available to Baldwin graduates, including options for earning post-secondary degrees in-person or online. CONTRIBUTED

GMC President Major General Terry McKenrick met with BCSD Superintendent Dr. Kristina Brooks to learn about the academic programs and pathways available to Baldwin graduates, including options for earning post-secondary degrees in-person or online. CONTRIBUTED

Superintendent meets with GMC leadership

News Staff
Thursday, September 18, 2025
GMC President Major General Terry McKenrick met with BCSD Superintendent Dr. Kristina Brooks to learn about the academic programs and pathways available to Baldwin graduates, including options for earning post-secondary degrees in-person or online.

JMA gets back on track with win over Bulloch

Trey Norris
Thursday, September 18, 2025
Following a tough loss to Athens Academy that broke a three-game, season-opening winning streak, John Milledge Academy (JMA) got back on track last Friday night in Statesboro.The Trojans beat Bulloch Academy with a deceiving 27-18 final score.
Mikell (left) speaks about Maizy the corn snake at the Woods Museum. ALIVIA BLANTON/Staff

Mikell (left) speaks about Maizy the corn snake at the Woods Museum. ALIVIA BLANTON/Staff

Lockerly Arboretum hosts ‘Meet the Reptiles’

Alivia Blanton
Thursday, September 18, 2025
Lockerly Arboretum’s scaliest residents slithered and crawled their way into the spotlight Saturday during the arboretum’s “Meet the Reptiles” event.
The High Achievers Program donated about 75 canned goods Sept. 10 to the Midway Hills Primary Food Pantry. The group began collecting canned goods July 31 during its field trip to Middle Georgia State University and the Harriet Tubman Museum. CONTRIBUTED

The High Achievers Program donated about 75 canned goods Sept. 10 to the Midway Hills Primary Food Pantry. The group began collecting canned goods July 31 during its field trip to Middle Georgia State University and the Harriet Tubman Museum. CONTRIBUTED

High Achievers donates to MHP Food Pantry

News Staff
Thursday, September 18, 2025
The High Achievers Program donated about 75 canned goods Sept. 10 to the Midway Hills Primary Food Pantry. The group began collecting canned goods July 31 during its field trip to Middle Georgia State University and the Harriet Tubman Museum.

YEP aims to create young entrepreneurs

Bailey Ballard
Thursday, September 18, 2025
The Milledgeville-Baldwin County Youth Entrepreneur Program (YEP) aims to encourage youth to develop business ideas and pursue them in its 2025 Business Pitch Competition.The program is led by the Milledgeville- Baldwin County Chamber of Commerce in collaboration with Milledgeville Main...
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. CONTRIBUTED

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

News Staff
Thursday, September 18, 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.
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