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Robins Financial Credit Union opens Sinclair Branch

Robins Financial Credit Union opens Sinclair Branch

Robins Financial Credit Union opens Sinclair Branch

Robins Financial Credit Union hosted the grand opening of its 24th branch April 30, on Lake Sinclair, in Milledgeville.This expansion marks another milestone in the credit union’s ongoing commitment to growth and providing exceptional financial services to its members.

ARREST REPORTS

April 24Michael Andrew Collins, 34, of Port Ricney, Florida - driving while license suspended or revoked (misdemeanor); no insurance; possession of methamphetamine; two charges of probation violationsEndia Aliyah Glover, 19, of Jeffersonville driving while license suspended or revokedTroy Jerell...
Several Georgia state legislators attended the Teacher Pipeline Summit Wednesday at GCSU. From left: Dist. 67 Representative Lydia Grace, Dist. 9 Representative Will Wade, and Dist. 39 Senator Sonya Halpern. COURTESY OF GCSU

Several Georgia state legislators attended the Teacher Pipeline Summit Wednesday at GCSU. From left: Dist. 67 Representative Lydia Grace, Dist. 9 Representative Will Wade, and Dist. 39 Senator Sonya Halpern. COURTESY OF GCSU

Georgia College targets critical teacher shortage at statewide summit

The Georgia Professional Standards Commission hosted its inaugural Teacher Pipeline Summit at Georgia College & State University (GCSU) to address the critical need for K-12 teachers throughout the state.Organized by Gov.

Griffin opens district office in Milledgeville

State Representative Floyd Griffin announced the opening of his district office in Milledgeville.“When I ran for state office, one of my promises to the constituents of House District 149 was to open a district office with the goal of helping people in the community,” said Griffin.
Tavish N. Goddard

Tavish N. Goddard

Milledgeville man sentenced in Putnam man’s murder

A Milledgeville man pled guilty in Baldwin County Superior Court last week to the 2023 murder of a Putnam County man.Tavish Nigel Goddard was sentenced to life in prison by Ocmulgee Judicial Circuit Superior Court Chief Judge Alison T. Burleson.
Milledgeville Plant Manager Doug Cumpston does the honors of cutting the ribbon for the re-opening. Local and corporate employees of Vernay and community members smile with pride at the ceremony. ANSLEY KATE ALLEN/Staff

Milledgeville Plant Manager Doug Cumpston does the honors of cutting the ribbon for the re-opening. Local and corporate employees of Vernay and community members smile with pride at the ceremony. ANSLEY KATE ALLEN/Staff

Vernay re-opens Milledgeville manufacturing facility

The Milledgeville branch of Vernay Manufacturing proudly celebrated its grand re-opening on April 24.
Retired Justice Robert Benham (right) was on hand April 15 in Atlanta when GCSU President Cathy Cox (with trophy) received a lifetime achievement award during the 25th annual Justice Robert Benham Awards for Community Service. CONTRIBUTED

Retired Justice Robert Benham (right) was on hand April 15 in Atlanta when GCSU President Cathy Cox (with trophy) received a lifetime achievement award during the 25th annual Justice Robert Benham Awards for Community Service. CONTRIBUTED

Cox receives lifetime achievement award

Georgia College & State University (GCSU) President Cathy Cox received a Lifetime Achievement Award from the Supreme Court of Georgia on April 15 during the 25th annual Justice Robert Benham Awards for Community Service.

JMA baseball scores two wins at home

The John Milledge Academy (JMA) varsity baseball team scored a 5-4 victory over Tatnall Square Academy (TSA) in Milledgeville on April 17, then beat Vidalia Heritage Academy 7-2 on Monday as it nears the end of its 2025 regular season.