Monticello woman found dead in burned vehicle

A woman was reportedly found deceased on the afternoon of March 12 after the BaldwinCounty Sheriff's Department, Baldwin County Fire Rescue, and EMS responded to a callregarding a structure fire.BCSD Officer Dawson Smith was initially dispatched to Carolyn Court and spoke with thecomplainant.

Five moves for young investors

If you’re just beginning your career, what are your financial priorities?You might have student loans to deal with. And you may even be thinking about saving for a down payment on a house.

ARREST REPORTS

March 6David Brent Arnold, 53, of Gordon incarceration order per judge bradleyJaimel Ramon Hooks, 37, of Milledgeville battery (family violence) (misdemeanor)Julian Kyle Reynolds, 36, of Milledgeville violate family violence orderAngela Michelle Tanner-Renfroe, 62, of Milledgeville - theft by...

CRIME WATCH

Teen caught with firearmOn March 7, law enforcement was dispatched to apartments at 1498 S.Jefferson St. in reference to teenagers being loud and smoking marijuana in the hallway.

City council discusses senate bill, CSHRA

Milledgeville City Council held its first meeting of the month March 11.All members of the council were present, though District 4 Council Member Walter Reynolds and Mayor Mary Praham-Copelan joined online through Zoom for the meeting.City Manager Hank Griffeth announced a planning meeting will be...

BOC approves grant resolutions; task force agreement

The Baldwin County Board of Commissioners met March 4 to approve several resolutions.The board unanimously approved a resolution for the board to support and urge commencement of the Georgia Department of Transportation’s widening of Georgia State Route 49, just west of Felton Drive to east of...

BOC approves review of tax assessor's office

The Baldwin County Board of Commissioners passed a resolution March 4 to request a state performance rating for the Baldwin County Board of Tax Assessors.

Seeking Asylum photographer exhibited in Art of Georgia

Seeking Asylum photographer and Central State Hospital mini museum founder Jessica Whitehead recently visited the Georgia capitol to display her art in the Art of Georgia exhibit.“Art of Georgia” captures the “diversity and uniqueness of communities and landscapes throughout Georgia,” according to...

Lakeside Baptist readies for year of construction

Putnam County’s Lakeside Baptist Church, less than a mile north of Lake Sinclair on the east side of Hwy. 441, is about to double in size.

ARREST REPORTS

Feb. 27Billy Miles Gaskins, 42, of Milledgeville criminal trespassOtis Lee Hunt, 37, of Sandersville - expired driver's license; knowingly driving motor vehicle on suspended, canceled or revoked registration; probation violationKuwaski Donneal Paschal, 47, of Milledgeville - battery (family...