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Chamber seeks proposals for Leadership Baldwin class project

News Staff

Thursday, July 17, 2025

The Milledgeville-Baldwin County Chamber of Commerce is now accepting proposals for the 2025–26 Leadership Baldwin Class Project.Leadership Baldwin was created out of the Milledgeville- Baldwin County Chamber of Commerce in 1981 to cultivate the talents and knowledge of civic-minded citizens who...

Georgia Writers Museum interview: Ben Wynne

News Staff

Thursday, July 17, 2025

Elvis may have left the building, but his spirit is coming to Georgia Writers Museum (109 S. Jefferson Ave., Eatonton) Aug 5, when Ben Wynne will be GWM’s Meet the Author presenter with his new book, A Hound Dog Tale: Big Mama, Elvis, and the Song That Changed Everything.Many local readers heard...

Elena “Crazy Crocheter” Walters displays her hand-made crocheted items, from flowers to t oys. HUDSON TAYLOR/Staff

Christmas in July highlights creative minds

Hudson Taylor

Thursday, July 17, 2025

It was an early Christmas for downtown Milledgeville July 12 at Milledgeville Main Street’s Christmas in July event.On a hot, sunny day, more than 25 vendors were featured inside and outside the Annex at 127 E. Hancock St., where vendors were selling everything from homemade pecans to handcrafted...

Georgia Power promotes lake safety

News Staff

Thursday, July 17, 2025

With the summer season in full swing, Georgia Power, the state’s leading electric utility and the largest non-governmental provider of recreation facilities in the state, reminds residents and visitors alike that its lakes and campgrounds are open.“We invite everyone to responsibly enjoy our lakes...

‘SPLASH’ for water safety

News Staff

Thursday, July 17, 2025

Georgia Power encourages all lake users to follow “SPLASH” guidelines to stay safe while in or near bodies of water.• Supervision: Designate an adult to watch children at all times.

ARREST REPORTS

News Staff

Thursday, July 17, 2025

July 10Robert Renard Alexander, 53, of Milledgeville - probation violationOtis Detavues Rivers, 34, of Norwood probation violationKeasia Simpson, 22, of Milledgeville unlawful conduct during 911 call/contacts 911 for purpose of annoy/harassmentKendra Lynn Woods, 31, of Milledgeville theft by...

CRIME WATCH

News Staff

Thursday, July 17, 2025

Man flees police with stolen vehicleOn July 11, while patrolling the area of Irwinton Road and Broad Street in search of a potentially stolen 2007 Saturn Ion, an officer spotted the driver turn into the driveway of 2130 Irwinton Rd. with the vehicle’s parking lights illuminated.

Fossil fuels to remain in Georgia Power energy-supply mix

Dave Williams

Thursday, July 17, 2025

Georgia energy regulators Tuesday unanimously approved Georgia Power’s plan to keep burning coal and gas to generate electricity, a move critics warned will increase rates to meet the unsubstantiated needs of data centers.The state Public Service Commission (PSC) signed off on the Atlanta-based...

Raffensperger asks politicians to return money from alleged scheme

Ty Tagami

Thursday, July 17, 2025

The public reaction to the meltdown of a financial institution connected to Republican politics in Georgia continued Monday as Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger called on campaign finance recipients to return any contributions from First Liberty Building and Loan or the family that controlled...

A rough draft of the boutique hotels presented during the July 8 city council meeting. COURTESY OF MBCTV4

City approves code change for boutique hotels

Bailey Ballard

Thursday, July 17, 2025

The Milledgeville City Council met July 8 to host two public hearings, leading to the approval of the first step to potentially build 11 boutique hotels at 560 W. Martin Luther King Dr.The council hosted a public hearing to amend the land development code to allow for the placement of boutique...

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