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Reynolds proposes new ethics ordinance

Bailey B

Thursday, August 21, 2025

Milledgeville City Council met Aug. 12 to discuss an ordinance request by District 4 Council Member Walter Reynolds and approve two agenda items.Reynolds discussed an email he sent to council a week ago proposing an additional ethics ordinance for discussion titled “The Milledgeville Transparency...

Mayor Mary Paraham- Copelan has served as Milledgeville’s mayor for a few years. State Rep. Floyd Griffin says she puts community first. CONTRIBUTED

Rep. Griffin endorses mayor Parham-Copelan for third term

News Staff

Thursday, August 21, 2025

Georgia State Representative, former Georgia State Senator, and former Milledgeville Mayor Floyd L. Griffin, Jr. announced his strong endorsement of Mayor Mary Parham-Copelan for a third term, citing her leadership, dedication to service, and track record of results.“Mayor Mary Parham-Copelan has...

ARREST REPORTS

News Staff

Thursday, August 21, 2025

Aug. 14Tyrone Antonio Davis, 35, of Milledgeville - possession of a schedule i controlled substance; possession of methamphetamine; probation violation; obstruction of officers (misdemeanor)Johnnie Garvin, 32, of Lithonia - failure to appearJaquez antwan Haddock, 17, of Milledgeville - armed...

CRIME WATCH

News Staff

Thursday, August 21, 2025

Males steal juice boxes from ChipotleOn Aug. 13, law enforcement was dispatched to Chipotle, at 2399 N.Columbia St., in reference to shoplifting and threats. The manager stated his employee, Jayden Mosley, was getting harassed by customers.

MPD assists Washington County in breakthrough of ongoing investigation

Bailey Ballard

Thursday, August 21, 2025

Following a tip from the Milledgeville Police Department (MPD), a joint investigation between the Washington County Sheriff’s Office and Sandersville Police Department led to three teenagers being charged in connection with a series of vehicle break-ins and the theft of at least two cars.MPD...

Georgia Power tips to reduce energy bills

News Staff

Thursday, August 21, 2025

Even with a temporary drop in temperatures in recent weeks, summer heat continues with high-80s and even 90-plus degree temperatures continuing across the state.

Georgia Power took delivery of gas-combustion turbines at Plant Yates in Coweta County. CONTRIBUTED

Natural-gas turbine delivered to GP Plant Yates

News Staff

Thursday, August 21, 2025

Georgia Power announced last Friday it took delivery of the first of three state-of-the-art, simple-cycle, gas-combustion turbines at Plant Yates in Coweta County, about an hour southwest of Atlanta.“We continue to work with the Georgia PSC to enhance and expand our diverse generation mix to meet...

Pendergast announces candidacy for District 4 City Council Seat

Morgan Pendergast

Thursday, August 21, 2025

Morgan Pendergast, a longtime resident and active community member, has announced her intent to qualify and run for the District 4 seat on the Milledgeville City Council.“I’m looking forward to the opportunity to represent my neighbors on the Milledgeville City Council.

Baldwin County Commissioners propose tax increase

News Staff

Thursday, August 21, 2025

The Baldwin County Board of Commissioners announced its intention to increase the property taxes it will levy this year by 2.61 percentage over the rollback millage rate.Each year, the board of tax assessors is required to review the assessed value for property tax purposes of taxable property in...

Atrium Health Navicent Baldwin Intensive Care Unit nurse Heather Hall recieves the DAISY Award. CONTRIBUTED

Baldwin nurse recognized for patient care

News Staff

Thursday, August 21, 2025

When a patient readmitted for care at Atrium Health Navicent Baldwin began exhibiting concerning symptoms, Heather Hall, an Intensive Care Unit nurse at the hospital, knew just what to do.

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