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New laws in 2025 will affect elections, taxes, health care

New laws in 2025 will affect elections, taxes, health care

New laws in 2025 will affect elections, taxes, health care

Dave Williams
Thursday, January 2, 2025
Most new laws the General Assembly enacted this year took effect in July.But some significant legislation or portions of legislation lawmakers passed pertaining to elections, taxes, and health care don't become operative until New Year's Day.The list includes Senate Bill 189, a controversial...

National day of mourning set for President Carter

Dave Williams
Thursday, January 2, 2025
Flags flew at half-staff across the nation Monday, a day after former President Jimmy Carter died at age 100 at his home in Plains.Gov. Brian Kemp issued two executive orders following the passing of the longest living ex-president, one ordering all U.S. and Georgia flags to fly at half-staff at...

CRIME WATCH

Christmas Hit & Run
Thursday, January 2, 2025
On Dec. 25, law enforcement was dispatched to a reported hit-and-run vehicle accident at 118 Laverne Circle. Upon arrival, an officer made contact with Robin and Zoe White.
Baldwin County Fire Rescue posted video footage of the home in flames. COURTESY OF BCFR FACEBOOK

Baldwin County Fire Rescue posted video footage of the home in flames. COURTESY OF BCFR FACEBOOK

Fire engulfs home on North Main Street

Staff Reports
Thursday, January 2, 2025
Baldwin County Fire Rescue responded Dec. 27 to a residential structure fire at an unoccupied single-wide mobile home on North Main Street.The call was received at 6 a.m. that morning and firefighters arrived to the scene to find the mobile home, approximately 80%, involved with fire, according to...
Ginny Cartwright peers out from behind balloons signifying her 102nd birthday, celebrated Dec. 23, at an assisted living facility on Meriwether Road. CONTRIBUTED

Ginny Cartwright peers out from behind balloons signifying her 102nd birthday, celebrated Dec. 23, at an assisted living facility on Meriwether Road. CONTRIBUTED

Milledgeville resident celebrates 102

Greenberry Moore
Thursday, January 2, 2025
A local Baldwin County woman was recently recognized as the oldest resident at Fellowship Meriwether.Ginny Cartwright turned 102 December 23 and was honored December 18 in festivities at the assisted living facility on Meriwether Road.
Baldwin County Board of Education member John Jackson and Baldwin County Superintendent Dr. Noris Price represented the county at the Georgia School Boards Association & Georgia School Superintendents Association Annual Conference. CONTRIBUTED

Baldwin County Board of Education member John Jackson and Baldwin County Superintendent Dr. Noris Price represented the county at the Georgia School Boards Association & Georgia School Superintendents Association Annual Conference. CONTRIBUTED

BCSD represented at state conference

News Staff
Tuesday, December 24, 2024
The Baldwin County School District recently participated in the 2024 Georgia School Boards Association & Georgia School Superintendents Association Annual Conference in Atlanta.For the second time in history, these associations have two members of the same school district leading the state...
GCSU professor Rob Sumowski works the tambourine as a member of Brantley Cobb’s band during a performance Dec. 5 at the Ryman Auditorium in Nashville. COURTESY OF GCSU

GCSU professor Rob Sumowski works the tambourine as a member of Brantley Cobb’s band during a performance Dec. 5 at the Ryman Auditorium in Nashville. COURTESY OF GCSU

GCSU professor makes musical history

News Staff
Tuesday, December 24, 2024
Georgia College & State University special education associate professor Dr. Rob Sumowski is a gifted educator, much loved by current students and alumni.
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