ARREST REPORT

MONDAY,JUNE22•ChristopherJermaineWatkins , 22, of Milledgeville – rape, misdemeanor obstruction of an offi cer (two counts), giving false name/information (two counts), probation violation // Milledgeville Police Department(MPD)•TreseurRaivoneeFelton, 60, of Milledgeville – simple battery/family...

Missing teen BOLO ends with an arrest

Sheriff Bill Massee will tell anyone willing to listen that “county jails are the new mental hospitals.”Another case study occurred last week, as deputies arrested a 17-year-old and charged him with one count of felony terroristic threats and acts.

Man booked at Baldwin County jail for 28th time

It’s been quite the legal saga for Shaga Childs.Childs, 37, was arrested two more times in June, bringing his number of mug shots on file at the Baldwin County jail to 28.

Georgia Power continues to offer options to connect customers to solar

Georgia Power has opened enrollment for the new Clean and Renewable Energy Subscription Customer Identified Resource (CARES CIR) program, which the Georgia Public Service Commission (PSC) approved in the 2025 Integrated Resource Plan (IRP) stipulated agreement.

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

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. At Manning Brothers, you are served by people with real-world, frontline experience.

County’s transit service continues

Funding for the Baldwin County government’s transit service was set to expire at midnight Wednesday.With this in mind, the county commissioners held a called meeting on Tuesday morning, ultimately voting 3-2 to continue to fund the program for another 30 days.

Middle Georgia drought in rearview mirror

April was dry to the bone, while the first three weeks of May were “meh.”Fortunately, however, the past five weeks have brought some much-needed rain to Baldwin County, which is represented in the most recent United States Drought Monitor Map.

SIMPLY STUNNING

When it comes to celebrating America’s 250th birthday, Georgia Military College most definitely played When it comes to celebrating America’s 250th birthday, Georgia Military College most definitely played its part.

Sales tax referendum won’t happen, after all

The sales tax rate will remain at 8 percent in Baldwin County, at least through 2027.The Georgia General Assembly over the weekend failed to approve the Baldwin County Board of Commissioners’ request for an LHOST ballot referendum during a special called session in Atlanta.

Project for homeless veterans moves quickly

A new tiny homes community for homeless veterans is moving along at a relatively fast pace.A land contract recently was finalized between the Central State Hospital Local Redevelopment Authority and Mighty Hero Home Foundation Inc., a non-profit group.