Harris named SCI advertising manager

Smith Communications Inc. proudly announces Heather Harris as its new advertising manager.CEO and Publisher A. Mark Smith named Harris to the position June 17, saying she will oversee revenue production for all of Smith Communications’ publications and projects.

Milledgeville Main Street welcomes event coordinator

Milledgeville Main Street hired LaRue Wooten as its new event coordinator. Milledgeville Main Street hosts First Fridays, Deep Roots, and many other events in downtown Milledgeville.

Former Teacher of the Year ‘Coach T’ passes

Seticia Smith, 36, the 2021-22 Baldwin County Teacher of the Year and Oak Hill Middle School coach, passed away June 19 from undisclosed causes.

CRIME WATCH

Culver Kidd Building reports damagesOn June 10, law enforcement contacted the maintenance director at the Culver Kidd Building, 2460 Vinson Highway, in reference to damage to property. The director stated he was notified by Dynamic Security of a window broken at the location.

BOC pursues next Rural Housing cycle

The Baldwin County Board of Commissioners met Tuesday to discuss the rural housing initiative, potential roads to be added for maintenance, and the resolution for the Central State Hospital (CSH) buildings demolition.

County considers pickleball project options

While the outcome remains uncertain, the Baldwin County Board of Commissioners has at least agreed on options for new pickleball courts.

Two new commissioners to join Baldwin BOC

It was guaranteed one new face would join the Baldwin County Commission in 2025, but after Tuesday’s Republican Primary runoffs, there will be two new board members.

Milledgeville joins in celebration of Juneteenth

The 2nd annual Juneteenth Celebration for Milledgeville was hosted Saturday by the Harrisburg Collaborative organization, featuring vendors, music, food, and commemorating a momentous day in Black history. The celebration was held at the intersection of Floyd Griffin Jr.

GCSU chief of police prepares for the future

Georgia College & State University (GCSU) Police Chief and Director of Public Safety Wesley Hardin completed the two-week Georgia Association of Chiefs of Police’s chief executive training program in May and is making plans for the upcoming school year.

A 2025 Milledgeville budget debrief

The City Council of Milledgeville concluded one of its more important annual duties this past Tuesday evening by adopting the municipality’s 2024-25 operating budget.