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New Baldwin land use codes under review

Months of work by numerous department heads and staff members resulted in a draft of new land use regulations for Baldwin County, and the updated codes have been given to the board of commissioners for review prior to a public hearing.County Manager Carlos Tobar said Oct.

College versus retirement savings

If you’re a parent, you want to do everything you can to help your children succeed in life. Therefore, you might think that one of the best things you can do is to save for your children’s college education.

CRIME WATCH

Man steals deodorant at CVSOn Oct. 1, law enforcement was dispatched to CVS, 423 S. Wayne St., in reference to a shoplifting. An unknown male came into the location, walked into the cosmetics area, and then left.
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 B ooks. 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 B ooks. 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.
Midway Hills Primary STEAM teacher Katrina Veal poses with two students in front of the school’s food pantry to show off the canned goods students stocked the pantry with. CONTRIBUTED

Midway Hills Primary STEAM teacher Katrina Veal poses with two students in front of the school’s food pantry to show off the canned goods students stocked the pantry with. CONTRIBUTED

Midway Hills Primary sets up community food pantry

Midway Hills Primary students are working to improve food scarcity in the county through their Little Pantry project.STEAM teacher Katrina Veal is the leader behind the project and has used the pantry as a teaching tool and community partnership for the last two years.
A glimpse of Deep Roots

A glimpse of Deep Roots

A glimpse of Deep Roots

The Deep Roots Festival will be celebrating its 21st birthday Oct. 19 in the streets of Milledgeville.Families, friends and students will gather to celebrate the Deep Roots Festival that has everything from music, food, shopping, and more.
One of the art pieces depicted in the Voodoo Murders of 1889 historic section. BAILEY MCCULLY/Staff

One of the art pieces depicted in the Voodoo Murders of 1889 historic section. BAILEY MCCULLY/Staff

Allied Arts hosts historically haunting exhibit

Allied Arts opened its Haunted Milledgeville exhibit last week in the Marlor House. This year’s exhibit has expanded to encompass three rooms in the house.The exhibit showcases a variety of mediums telling the history of Milledgeville.