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Braves face familiar foe in playoffs

The Baldwin Braves wrapped up their regular season with a 6-4 overall record and third-place finish in Region 4 AAA. The Braves’ final game delivered a win to cement their second consecutive winning season after finishing 6-5 last season.

Thanks and town hall meetings

Dear Georgia House District 149, As we reflect on the recent campaign, I want to take a moment to express my heartfelt gratitude for your unwavering support and commitment. Your belief in our vision for a more equitable Georgia has been truly inspiring.
Several Lake Oconee Elks and Auxiliary members visited the Georgia War Veterans Home in Milledgeville on Oct. 29, to celebrate Octoberfest with residents there. The Elks Lodge Chuck Wagon boiled brats in beer, then grilled and served them with sauerkraut to the veterans, along with hot pretzels. Candy was also given out as a Halloween treat. CONTRIBUTED

Several Lake Oconee Elks and Auxiliary members visited the Georgia War Veterans Home in Milledgeville on Oct. 29, to celebrate Octoberfest with residents there. The Elks Lodge Chuck Wagon boiled brats in beer, then grilled and served them with sauerkraut to the veterans, along with hot pretzels. Candy was also given out as a Halloween treat. CONTRIBUTED

CRIME WATCH

Composite decking stolen from job siteOn Nov. 7, law enforcement was dispatched to Walix Corp, at 951 Barrows Ferry Rd., in reference to a theft that had already occurred.An employee stated seven pallets of composite decking were missing from the jobsite around the date of Oct.17.
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: Over a half-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.
Nicholas Wimbish

Nicholas Wimbish

GCSU student arrested for threat against election

Jones County was in the national news last week following the arrest of a Milledgeville college student who, in his apparent attempt to get back at a voter he felt was confrontational, committed several federal offenses.Nicholas Wimbish, 25, was arrested Nov. 4.
The Baldwin Band of the Braves closed their marching band season with two grand champion titles and placing third overall in their final competition. CONTRIBUTED

The Baldwin Band of the Braves closed their marching band season with two grand champion titles and placing third overall in their final competition. CONTRIBUTED

Baldwin Band of the Braves reflect on competitive season

The Baldwin High School band finished off its season with two competitions at the end of October, winning two grand champion titles and placing in the top three at their last competition.