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National day of mourning set for President Carter

Dave Williams
Thursday, January 2, 2025
Flags flew at half-staff across the nation Monday, a day after former President Jimmy Carter died at age 100 at his home in Plains.Gov. Brian Kemp issued two executive orders following the passing of the longest living ex-president, one ordering all U.S.

CRIME WATCH

Christmas Hit & Run
Thursday, January 2, 2025
On Dec. 25, law enforcement was dispatched to a reported hit-and-run vehicle accident at 118 Laverne Circle. Upon arrival, an officer made contact with Robin and Zoe White.
YEAR IN REVIEW

YEAR IN REVIEW

YEAR IN REVIEW

News Staff
Thursday, January 2, 2025
Editor’s note: This review covers January through June. The second half of the year will be covered in next week’s edition.JanuaryThe year began with Georgia defensive back Javon Bullard announcing he was forgoing his senior season as a Bulldog and to enter the 2024 NFL Draft.
Baldwin County Fire Rescue posted video footage of the home in flames. COURTESY OF BCFR FACEBOOK

Baldwin County Fire Rescue posted video footage of the home in flames. COURTESY OF BCFR FACEBOOK

Fire engulfs home on North Main Street

Staff Reports
Thursday, January 2, 2025
Baldwin County Fire Rescue responded Dec. 27 to a residential structure fire at an unoccupied single-wide mobile home on North Main Street.The call was received at 6 a.m.
Ginny Cartwright peers out from behind balloons signifying her 102nd birthday, celebrated Dec. 23, at an assisted living facility on Meriwether Road. CONTRIBUTED

Ginny Cartwright peers out from behind balloons signifying her 102nd birthday, celebrated Dec. 23, at an assisted living facility on Meriwether Road. CONTRIBUTED

Milledgeville resident celebrates 102

Greenberry Moore
Thursday, January 2, 2025
A local Baldwin County woman was recently recognized as the oldest resident at Fellowship Meriwether.Ginny Cartwright turned 102 December 23 and was honored December 18 in festivities at the assisted living facility on Meriwether Road. Her daughter, Carol Ballew, said Ms.
Baldwin County Board of Education member John Jackson and Baldwin County Superintendent Dr. Noris Price represented the county at the Georgia School Boards Association & Georgia School Superintendents Association Annual Conference. CONTRIBUTED

Baldwin County Board of Education member John Jackson and Baldwin County Superintendent Dr. Noris Price represented the county at the Georgia School Boards Association & Georgia School Superintendents Association Annual Conference. CONTRIBUTED

BCSD represented at state conference

News Staff
Tuesday, December 24, 2024
The Baldwin County School District recently participated in the 2024 Georgia School Boards Association & Georgia School Superintendents Association Annual Conference in Atlanta.
GCSU professor Rob Sumowski works the tambourine as a member of Brantley Cobb’s band during a performance Dec. 5 at the Ryman Auditorium in Nashville. COURTESY OF GCSU

GCSU professor Rob Sumowski works the tambourine as a member of Brantley Cobb’s band during a performance Dec. 5 at the Ryman Auditorium in Nashville. COURTESY OF GCSU

GCSU professor makes musical history

News Staff
Tuesday, December 24, 2024
Georgia College & State University special education associate professor Dr. Rob Sumowski is a gifted educator, much loved by current students and alumni.
In Manning Brothers’ 35,000 square-foot showroom and warehouse with a million-dollar-plus inventory, you’re bound to find exactly what you need. CONTRIBUTED

In Manning Brothers’ 35,000 square-foot showroom and warehouse with a million-dollar-plus inventory, you’re bound to find exactly what you need. CONTRIBUTED

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

News Staff
Tuesday, December 24, 2024
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.

GMC celebrates historic 2024 football season

News Staff
Tuesday, December 24, 2024
The Georgia Military College (GMC) Bulldogs are celebrating an extraordinary 2024 football season, marked by a 10-2 record, a nationally televised game on historic Davenport Field via ESPN+, and their first shot at the NJCAA Championship since 2013.
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