Commissioners discuss short-term rentals

Baldwin County’s vacation rental ordinance will soon be updated, so a public hearing was held last week to solicit input from residents and owners of rental properties who may be affected.

Baldwin BOC considers future zoning needs

The Baldwin County Board of Commissioners will be asked soon to decide whether to amend the county’s land use plan, and the proposal being prepared would significantly increase the county’s control over how property is used.

Plant Vogtle nuclear reactor back in service

A nuclear reactor at Plant Vogtle that operators shut down last week is back in service and sending power to the electric grid, Georgia Power officials reported Wednesday.

Veterans signing up to serve as poll workers

Veterans signing up to serve as poll workersGeorgia voters will be getting help from veterans on Election Day this year, Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger announced Tuesday.

Look for different ways to borrow and use credit

Like most Americans, you will probably take on debt at some point in your life. And by managing debt wisely, you can potentially improve your saving and spending habits – and even your ability to invest for the future.

CRIME WATCH

Woman steals cups of iceOn July 10, law enforcement was dispatched to the Jet Food Store, at 301 E. Hancock St., in reference to a theft that already occurred. A young woman, later identified as Threadis Harris, took two large cups of ice, and left with them after being told she had to pay for them.

ARREST REPORTS

July 11Lorenzo Mither Brown, 34, of Milledgeville - murderAlvin Cornell Hunter, 65, of Tuscaloosa, Alabama - failure to appearElizabeth Alexis Marsh, 24, of Milledgeville - failure to appearFrederick Cornelius Thomas, 38, of Milledgeville - probation violation; terroristic threats and acts...

Christmas in July coming to Milly this weekend

Milledgeville Main is hosting the Christmas in July Market Saturday, July 20, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the parking lot behind the Annex and inside the Annex, located at 127 E. Hancock St.The market will have more than 30 vendors and two food trucks on site selling gifts and food.

Manning Brothers: Over a half-century of innovative food service

Great people meet challenges with innovative solutions, and we’ve been there.Whatever your food service opportunity, we’ve likely seen it—and solved it— before. At Manning Brothers, you are served by people with real-world, frontline experience.

CHIP and CDBG on to next steps

The Board of Commissioners met Tuesday to approve needed requirements for the Community Home Investment Program (CHIP) grant and the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG).The board unanimously approved the CHIP agreement and all necessary resolutions for the consideration of the next CHIP grant.