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Macon & Robins Bed & Mattress has great brands such as Sealy to help customers find something to fit their sleep needs.

Macon & Robins Bed & Mattress has great brands such as Sealy to help customers find something to fit their sleep needs.

Macon mattress store invested in community

Alaina Clarke
Thursday, February 20, 2025
Macon & Robins Bed & Mattress, local bed and mattress stores, are open to help locals find what they need for a good night’s sleep.The stores have three locations, two in Macon and one in Warner Robins.
This map shows the current city council districts’ charted territory map. CONTRIBUTED

This map shows the current city council districts’ charted territory map. CONTRIBUTED

Milledgeville city council starts redistricting process

Shadimon Smith
Thursday, February 20, 2025
Milledgeville city council members and Mayor Mary Parham-Copelan held a work session on Wednesday, Feb. 12 in Macon to discuss redistricting Milledgeville council districts along with the Middle Georgia Regional Commission.
Sam Montgomery of Milledgeville shows off some of his catch that earned him a win early this month in the American Fishing Tour Div. 72 tournament on Lake Sinclair. CONTRIBUTED

Sam Montgomery of Milledgeville shows off some of his catch that earned him a win early this month in the American Fishing Tour Div. 72 tournament on Lake Sinclair. CONTRIBUTED

Milledgeville angler wins Sinclair tourney

News Staff
Thursday, February 20, 2025
Milledgeville’s Sam Montgomery claimed victory Feb. 8, in the American Fishing Tour (AFT) Division 72 tournament held on Lake Sinclair. Montgomery brought a five-bass limit to the scales, weighing in at 18.53 pounds.Montgomery’s catch earned him a first-place trophy and an $813 cash prize.
Ben Cleveland

Ben Cleveland

Ravens OL Ben Cleveland arrested in Milledgeville

Around The Nfl
Thursday, February 20, 2025
Baltimore Ravens offensive lineman Ben Cleveland was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence on Feb. 12, according to an incident report from the Baldwin County Sheriff's Office.Cleveland was pulled over in Milledgeville, around 10:25 p.m. ET on Feb.

BOC considers development and funding

Bailey McCully
Thursday, February 13, 2025
The Baldwin County Board of Commissioners met Feb. 4 to discuss land-use codes, grants, the aquatic center, and a moratorium on Log Cabin Road.Last week, the board met to discuss the land use ordinance and edits were made based on comments made during the meeting.
State BOE member to hold 8th district public hearing

State BOE member to hold 8th district public hearing

State BOE member to hold 8th district public hearing

Ja Son Downey
Thursday, February 13, 2025
State Board of Education member Ja son Downey will hold a public hearing for citizens in the 8th Congressional District on Thursday, March 20, from 7 -8 p.m. at Monroe County Schools, 25 Brooklyn Ave., Forsyth.

CRIME WATCH

News Staff
Thursday, February 13, 2025
Thief steals electronics from homeOn Feb. 4, law enforcement responded to 241 E. Baldwin St. in reference to a residential burglary. The victim, Derick Woods, stated he left his residence to go to dinner.
Fifteen Baldwin County residents, representing the community’s diverse backgrounds and perspectives, gathered Tuesday, Jan. 14, at Georgia College & State University, to discuss their views on the 2024 presidential election, as well as the current state of democracy. COURTESY OF GCSU

Fifteen Baldwin County residents, representing the community’s diverse backgrounds and perspectives, gathered Tuesday, Jan. 14, at Georgia College & State University, to discuss their views on the 2024 presidential election, as well as the current state of democracy. COURTESY OF GCSU

What makes a swing state? Georgia College hosted focus group explores local priorities

News Staff
Thursday, February 13, 2025
Ahead of President Donald Trump’s inauguration last month, local concerns over election misinformation, the future of artificial intelligence and the volatility of political discourse defined a recent conversation between Baldwin County residents, in a focus group exploring the issues that matter...
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