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Macon mattress store invested in community

Alaina Clarke

Thursday, August 15, 2024

Macon & Robins Bed & Mattress, local bed and mattress stores, are open to help locals find what they need for a good night’s sleep.The stores have three locations, two in Macon and one in Warner Robins.

Increases coming for alcohol sales, rentals, water

Greenberry Moore

Thursday, August 15, 2024

Work that Milledgeville’s mayor and city council began in spring 2023 is about to come to fruition with the adoption of ordinances and updated fee schedules.Three ordinances had their first readings at Tuesday’s council meeting and will be on the agenda Aug. 27 for a vote.

Coach Barry Havior (back row, right) poses with the Baldwin County Lightning Jets after receiving the proclamation for Coach Barry Havior Day from council member Denese Shinholster. GREENBERRY MOORE/Staff

City council hears second workforce housing proposal

Bailey McCully

Thursday, August 15, 2024

The Milledgeville City Council met Tuesday to hear the second proposal for the Equity Fund application and Workforce Housing Grant.Lawson Lawrence, a local builder, presented his proposal for 46 single family homes on Dunlap Road. Each home would be between 1,100-1,600 square feet.

Michelle O’Gorman Maurer

BCSD appoints special education director

News Staff

Thursday, August 15, 2024

The Baldwin County School District appointed Michelle O’Gorman Maurer as the new Special Education director following the Board of Education’s decision at its July 2 called meeting.O’Gorman Maurer brings over 15 years of experience in education and leadership to her new role.

Major Brian Freese (right) took the oath of office from Chief of Police Wes Hardin on the front porch of Georgia College’s Hall House. COURTESY OF GCSU

GCSU hires first deputy chief of police

Bailey McCully

Thursday, August 15, 2024

Georgia College & State University (GCSU) swore in Major Brian Freese Aug. 2 as deputy chief of police for Georgia College Department of Public Safety.

James Lunsford (L-R: second from last in the back row) poses with commissioners and We Care program participants at the Tuesday meeting after offering thanks to the commissioners for supporting the program.

BOC approves grant award and grant bid

Bailey McCully

Thursday, August 8, 2024

The Baldwin County Board of Commissioners met Tuesday to approve two grants and discuss a property located at 136 Felton Dr.The meeting began with a short speech by retired basketball coach James Lunsford, who thanked the commissioners for allowing the use of the Walter B. Williams Jr.

Changes in academic leadership at GCSU

News Staff

Thursday, August 8, 2024

Georgia College & State University President Cathy Cox announced changes in the academic leadership of the university for the coming 2024-25 academic year, which begins with the first day of classes on Monday, Aug. 19.

529 plan can help ease college ‘sticker shock’

News Staff

Thursday, August 8, 2024

The school year will soon be here. And if you have young children, you’re one year closer to the day when they may be headed off to college. When that day arrives, will you be financially prepared?College isn’t cheap.

CRIME WATCH

News Staff

Thursday, August 8, 2024

Bicycle stolen from residenceOn July 30, law enforcement was dispatched to 211 W. Washington St. in reference to a stolen bicycle. The victim stated that she left two bicycles under her carport and when she exited her residence that morning one of the bicycles was missing.

Forsyth Antiques and More offers oodles of goods

Alaina Clarke

Thursday, August 8, 2024

Forsyth Antiques and More, an antiques mall that sells more than just antiques, is open for anyone looking to shop in the area and find something unique.The antiques mall is located at 816 U.S.Highway 41 in Forsyth, and is open Tuesday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

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