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CRIME WATCH

News Staff
Thursday, February 27, 2025
Unknown male shoplifts from WalmartOn Feb. 18, law enforcement dispatched to Aldi Food Market, 1978 N. Columbia St., in reference to shoplifting. Manager Joann Yakubowski stated a cashier noticed a male walking past the last point of sale holding a large bag full of product.
Baldwin County School District Superintendent Dr. Noris Price holds the 2025 Dr. Jimmy Stokes Distinguished Service Award at the Georgia Association for Educational Leaders’ winter conference. CONTRIBUTED

Baldwin County School District Superintendent Dr. Noris Price holds the 2025 Dr. Jimmy Stokes Distinguished Service Award at the Georgia Association for Educational Leaders’ winter conference. CONTRIBUTED

Price receives 2025 Stokes Distinguished Service Award

Bailey McCully
Thursday, February 27, 2025
Baldwin County School District Superintendent Dr. Noris Price was awarded the 2025 Dr. Jimmy Stokes Distinguished Service Award at the Georgia Association for Educational Leaders’ (GAEL) winter conference.The award honors “long-time outstanding service” by GAEL members to GAEL affiliate...
Coaches Ben Smith and Kizzi Walker hold the region trophies after their wins Feb. 14 at home. COURTESY OF BCSD FACEBOOK

Coaches Ben Smith and Kizzi Walker hold the region trophies after their wins Feb. 14 at home. COURTESY OF BCSD FACEBOOK

Baldwin doubles up as region champions

Bailey McCully
Thursday, February 27, 2025
Both the Baldwin Braves and Bravettes were named Georgia High School Association Region 4-AAA Basketball Champions Feb. 14 at home. Each team is now preparing for state playoffs.“My team has been through a lot. It’s a young team with a lot of growing pains.
Muffin, a five-year-old pitbull mix, has been at the shelter for about four years and is available for adoption at Baldwin County Animal Services.

Muffin, a five-year-old pitbull mix, has been at the shelter for about four years and is available for adoption at Baldwin County Animal Services.

BCAS hosts successful animal adoption

Skyla Morris
Thursday, February 27, 2025
Skyla Morris BCAS hosts successful animal adoptionBaldwin County Animal Services (BCAS) hosted its first adoption event Feb. 15 with the Baldwin County Board of Commissioners at the animal services' location on 1395 Orchard Hill Rd.“We typically don't have the shelter open on Saturdays,” said...
Beth Benson

Beth Benson

Beth Benson

Ansley Kate Allen
Thursday, February 27, 2025
Baldwin county resident Beth Benson never imagined she would be working at the same university she attended as an undergraduate student or end up living in her college town.
GCSU offers free tax preparation services

GCSU offers free tax preparation services

GCSU offers free tax preparation services

News Staff
Thursday, February 20, 2025
Free tax preparation services for Milledgeville area residents are now available due to a partnership with Georgia College & State University and United Way.
Nicholas Wimbish

Nicholas Wimbish

Georgia poll worker pleads guilty to making bomb threat at election office

Ty Tagami
Thursday, February 20, 2025
A former Macon area poll worker pleaded guilty in federal court Friday to mailing a bomb threat to a local elections office and admitted lying about it to the FBI.Nicholas Wimbish, 25, of Milledgeville, pleaded guilty to conveying false information about a bomb threat and making hoaxes, according...

CRIME WATCH

News Staff
Thursday, February 20, 2025
Man attempts to flee arrestOn Feb. 11, law enforcement arrived at 1207 Orchard Hill Rd. to serve an arrest warrant on Timothy Bell. Officers made contact at the front door with William Cook. Cook stated Bell was not at the residence and that he did not live there.

ARREST REPORTS

News Staff
Thursday, February 20, 2025
Feb. 13Steven Curtis Connell, 46, of Eatonton probation violationBobi Michele Duda, 46, of North Dinwiddie, Virginia - possession of methamphetamineBrett Marquis Kelly, 36, of Milledgeville driving while license suspended/revoked; two charges of failure to appear; two charges of probation...
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