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Alison Burleson

Alison Burleson

Burleson appointed to Georgia Judicial Qualifications Commission

News Staff
Thursday, March 20, 2025
The Ocmulgee Circuit Chief Superior Court Judge was recently appointed to the state Judicial Qualifications Commission by the Georgia Supreme Court.The announcement of the appointment of Judge Alison T. Burleson to the JQC was made in a March 4 press release by the high court.
The new clinic opened at 624 W. Martin Luther King Dr. in February. AMELIE SENGUPTA

The new clinic opened at 624 W. Martin Luther King Dr. in February. AMELIE SENGUPTA

Atrium Health Navicent Women’s Cares opens OB/GYN office

Amelie Sengupta
Thursday, March 20, 2025
Atrium Health Navicent Women’s Care OB/ GYN Baldwin recently opened in Milledgeville at 624 W. Martin Luther King Dr. It offers services from OB prenatal, gynecologist, post-natal, and more.According to Tammy Coulter, a practice assistant at the care facility, it aims to expand access to the...
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Local leaders empower women

Shadimon Smith
Thursday, March 20, 2025
Women’s History Month was created to honor the women of the past who have impacted the world through their work.It lasts throughout March, each year with different themes. This year’s theme is “Moving Forward Together! Women Educating and Inspiring Generations.”

CRIME WATCH

Man Attempts To Shoplift $1,000 Worth Of Items
Thursday, March 20, 2025
On March 11, law enforcement responded to Walmart, at 2592 N.Columbia St., in reference to a shoplifting. The suspect was last seen running toward IHOP. An officer located the male, later identified as John Thomas Polk Sr., who stated he was coming from IHOP.

HB 268 addresses Georgia school safety threat

Shadimon Smith
Thursday, March 20, 2025
Following 83 school shootings across America last year, many state legislators have focused on trying to find a way to better protect Georgia students and teachers.Georgia Representatives Jon Burns of the District 159 (Newington), Chuck Efstration of the 104th (Mulberry), Chris Erwin of the 32nd...
Grease Monkey: Standing apart from competition

Grease Monkey: Standing apart from competition

Grease Monkey: Standing apart from competition

News Staff
Thursday, March 20, 2025
Grease Monkey, a locally owned automobile service, recently opened its doors at 101 Walmart Dr. in Eatonton.“We opened this location in 2023 built on customer service,” said James Painter, co-owner of Grease Monkey.
Mila, a three-year-old deaf German Shepherd, stands with pilot Spencer Titzmann, with Pilot and Paws, before taking flight from the Baldwin County Regional Airport heading to Maryland. | CONTRIBUTED

Mila, a three-year-old deaf German Shepherd, stands with pilot Spencer Titzmann, with Pilot and Paws, before taking flight from the Baldwin County Regional Airport heading to Maryland. | CONTRIBUTED

FBCA sends deaf dog on her way to a ‘furever’ home

Bailey McCully
Thursday, March 20, 2025
Friends of Baldwin County Animals (FBCA) partnered with Heart of Georgia and Mid-Atlantic Germans Shepherd Rescue to save Mila, a three-year-old German Shepherd, from being euthanized.“Mila was a stray found on the side of the road and rescued by a good Samaritan,” said Ashton Branch, founder of...
MHP wins local Malcolm Mitchell Reading Award

MHP wins local Malcolm Mitchell Reading Award

MHP wins local Malcolm Mitchell Reading Award

News Staff
Thursday, March 20, 2025
The Baldwin County School District participated in the 2025 Malcolm Mitchell Reading Bowl district-wide this year and held its own local competition to see what school would log the most “touchdowns” during the event.READBowl is a global reading competition founded by Malcolm Mitchell, a former...
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