Baldwin County

Johnny Westmoreland is seeking another term as a Baldwin County commissioner. (CONTRIBUTED)

Johnny Westmoreland is seeking another term as a Baldwin County commissioner. (CONTRIBUTED)

Westmoreland running for BOC District 5 seat

Greenberry Moore
Thursday, May 16, 2024
Johnny Westmoreland is seeking another term as a Baldwin County commissioner, but he has to make the same effort as in previous elections for less time in office.Westmoreland faces two Republican challengers for his District 5 seat on the Board of Commissioners in the May 21 Republican Primary as...
Baldwin County Commissioner Emily C. Davis (second from right) shares a few remarks before initiating the ground breaking with Commission Chairman Johnny Westmoreland, District Commissioner Kendrick Butts, City Manager Carlos Tobar and representatives of the contractor, RDJE, Inc., on Lee Street off Vinson Highway for the Community Development Block Grant sewer line upgrades. SCREENSHOT FROM BOC FACEBOOK

Baldwin County Commissioner Emily C. Davis (second from right) shares a few remarks before initiating the ground breaking with Commission Chairman Johnny Westmoreland, District Commissioner Kendrick Butts, City Manager Carlos Tobar and representatives of the contractor, RDJE, Inc., on Lee Street off Vinson Highway for the Community Development Block Grant sewer line upgrades. SCREENSHOT FROM BOC FACEBOOK

Baldwin breaks ground for sewer upgrades

Greenberry Moore
Thursday, March 28, 2024
Baldwin County held a groundbreaking ceremony last week for a sewer line project valued at more than $1.3 million and County Manager Carlos Tobar is hoping this endeavor is one of many more to come.Commission Chairman Johnny Westmoreland and District Commissioners Emily Davis and Kendrick Butts...
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Baldwin County recognizes Women’s History Month

Bailey McCully
Thursday, March 21, 2024
March is recognized as Women’s History Month and has been celebrated throughout Baldwin County in various forms.Each year, The Library of Congress, National Archives and Records Administration, National Endowment for the Humanities, National Gallery of Art, National Park Service, Smithsonian...
Pickeball was a big topic at the recent Baldwin County BOC meeting. CONTRIBUTED

Pickeball was a big topic at the recent Baldwin County BOC meeting. CONTRIBUTED

Pickleball and pavement dominate BOC meeting

Greenberry Moore
Thursday, March 21, 2024
Asphalt was the primary topic of discussion among county commissioners at their meeting this week, as pickleball courts and resurfacing of county roads brought on spirited exchanges.Baldwin County Manager Carlos Tobar reported to the board of commissioners Tuesday night that bids for total...
Javon Bullard goes through a defensive drill at Georgia’s Pro Day on March 13. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Javon Bullard goes through a defensive drill at Georgia’s Pro Day on March 13. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Bullard’s roots run deep in Baldwin County

Lance Mccurley
Thursday, March 21, 2024
Javon Bullard recently wrapped up his career at Georgia and is now preparing for the 2024 NFL Draft.The former Baldwin Braves’ football star had a great career in Athens, helping the Bulldogs win back-to-back national championships.
A 3D rendering of the upcoming Aquatic Center in Baldwin County, expected to cost nearly $5.9 million at its completion in 2025. CONTRIBUTED

A 3D rendering of the upcoming Aquatic Center in Baldwin County, expected to cost nearly $5.9 million at its completion in 2025. CONTRIBUTED

Baldwin Aquatic Center bid awarded

Greenberry Moore
Thursday, March 21, 2024
The new Aquatic Center in Baldwin County is now officially a go, as the board of commissioners approved a contract this week of almost $5 million for Phase I of the water park.Bids were opened for the initial phase last week, and despite one proposal being significantly lower than two others, the...
Baldwin Bulletin/Graphic

Baldwin Bulletin/Graphic

Qualifying for local elections come to a close

Greenberry Moore
Thursday, March 14, 2024
Two candidates for seats on the Baldwin County Board of Commissioners who threw their hat in the ring for public office the last two days of qualifying last week set up the possibility of runoffs in two districts.As was reported in The Bulletin last week, Commission Chairman Johnny Westmoreland and...
Qualifying for county and state legislative offices has begun. (Image provided via Google)

Qualifying for county and state legislative offices has begun. (Image provided via Google)

Qualifying for county and state legislative offices begun

Greenberry Moore
Thursday, March 7, 2024
Qualifying for county and state legislative offices began this past Monday, and, as of Wednesday morning, there were no major surprises.Qualifying for the May 21 Primaries ends Friday at noon.
Image via Google

Image via Google

Baldwin County releases early voting reports

Greenberry Moore
Thursday, February 29, 2024
Georgia’s Presidential Preference Primary is less than two weeks away, and voters in Baldwin County can cast their ballots ahead of time with no waiting if they so choose.Early voting began last Monday, Feb. 19, and continues this week and next at the Government Building on North Columbia Street.
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