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Man steals change to pay for groceriesOn Nov. 26, law enforcement spoke with a victim at Walmart, at 2592 North Columbia St., in reference to theft. The victim stated she arrived at the location and purchased merchandise at selfcheckout register six.
D’Vontez A. Robbins

D’Vontez A. Robbins

Milledgeville man arrested in Eatonton burglary

In what seems to have become Eatonton Police Department’s MO, another local crime was solved quickly, and the suspect arrested.“It was a good case,” Eatonton Police Chief Howell Cardwell said.

BOC approves project contracts and 2025 budget

The Baldwin County Board of Commissioners met Dec. 3 to approve the 2025 budget and discuss several contracts.On Nov. 19, there was a public hearing to present the budget to commissioners and this hearing was made public to the community for review and input.
City Manager Hank Griffeth spoke to 49 Lakeview Ambassadors about the role of a city manager, the difference between the city and county governments and how they work together, and what the different departments of the city do. CONTRIBUTED

City Manager Hank Griffeth spoke to 49 Lakeview Ambassadors about the role of a city manager, the difference between the city and county governments and how they work together, and what the different departments of the city do. CONTRIBUTED

Lakeview Ambassadors learn about local government

The Lakeview Academy Ambassadors took a field trip to city hall Nov. 20 to learn more about the inner workings of Milledgeville and meet local leaders.

CRIME WATCH

Unknown males damage parking signsOn Nov. 23, law enforcement was dispatched to Grants Jewelry store, at 116 South Wayne St., in reference to criminal trespass. The owner stated that when he arrived at work, he noticed two of his parking signs had been damaged.
Whether you’re looking for a brand new book or an old favorite, you can find it on the shelves at affordable prices at Wall of Books. CONTRIBUTED

Whether you’re looking for a brand new book or an old favorite, you can find it on the shelves at affordable prices at Wall of Books. CONTRIBUTED

Wall of Books offers old and new book selections year-round

Walls of Books in Milledgeville offers a selection of new and used books for readers of any age.Opening in July of 2020, Wall of Books established itself as an affordable bookstore with a vast selection of books and genres.
Work on the Rivian EV manufacturing site on the border of Morgan and Walton counties was paused earlier this year while the company focused on its existing Illinois plant. MARK ENGEL/File photo

Work on the Rivian EV manufacturing site on the border of Morgan and Walton counties was paused earlier this year while the company focused on its existing Illinois plant. MARK ENGEL/File photo

Rivian lands federal loan to restart EV plant

A nearly $6 billion federal loan will help electric-vehicle manufacturer Rivian restart construction of a $5 billion vehicle and battery plant near Covington, U.S. Sen. Jon Ossoff, D-Ga., announced Tuesday.The project was expected to create 7,500 jobs when it was announced in late 2021.