Milledgeville News

Taylor Farr of Milledgeville First United Methodist Church carries snacks and supplies through the corridors of Georgia College & State Universitya s Foundation Hall Wednesday afternoon as Farr and more than 170 other youth from churches around the Central Georgia region participate in the 2009 River of Life program hosted by the Milledgeville ...

A 24-year-old Milledgeville woman was killed this morning when her car struck a tree in Baldwin County, according to the Georgia State Patrol.

Daniel McDonald Even as the days continue to be hot and long, one group of Milledgeville motorcyclists is already starting to think about the coming school year.

Fireworks explode in the skies over Lake Sinclair Saturday evening. Hundreds of boaters stopped on the lake for a few hours as lakeside residents and businesses lit the fuses of fireworks along the shores and docks of Lakes Sinclair and Oconee to celebrate the Fourth of July holiday in 2009.

The Milledgeville Chapter Junior Board of the Watson-Brown Foundation also awarded Georgia's Old Capital Museum Society with a $5,000 grant to help cover a portion of an estimated $15,000 cost to repair and restore plaster in the wall and ceiling area of the upstairs portion of the Brown-Stetson-Sanford House.

Jonathan Jackson Companies selling advertising spots on maps offered by the local Convention & Visitors Bureau are legitimate and are unrelated to the company using the Milledgeville Baldwin County Chamber of Commerce name, CVB director Jane Sowell Tuesday.

Daniel McDonald During nine visits over 23 years, Milledgeville City Manager Scott Wood has seen China poise itself to become a dominant force on the world stage.

The Milledgeville Chapter Junior Board of the Watson-Brown Foundation also awarded Georgia's Old Capital Museum Society with a $5,000 grant to help cover a portion of an estimated $15,000 cost to repair and restore plaster in the wall and ceiling area of the upstairs portion of the Brown-Stetson-Sanford House.

Milledgeville Police Department - Criminal trespass A man reported that a 52-year-old male was on private property, in the 200 block of South Liberty Street, digging through trash cans on June 27.

A late night fire damages a Georgia College and State University sorority house.

Baldwin County Sheriff's Office - Burglary A female reported that sometime between June 25 and 26 an unknown person entered her residence, in the 100 block of Daisy Trail, and went through several of her dresser drawers and threw items throughout the residence.

The 2009 Leadership Baldwin group takes a moment to rest in the air-conditioned chambers of Milledgeville City Hall Tuesday and listen to Milledgeville Mayor Richard Bently after touring the Georgia Power Plant Branch plant and Sinclair Dam in Milledgeville.

Milledgeville Police Department - Fraud A man reported that he was attempting to settle his deceased mother's estate and had several loans and credit cards that were not acquired by his mother.

As Baldwin County residents continue to work against the prevailing economic turmoil of the time, county and city officials want them to know about a statewide program to match them with the employer that needs their skill set.

IT Systems moved into its new location on Garrett Way earlier this year, the former Petland building, as seen in this file photo.

A group of volunteers from two local congregations will hold out a helping hand Saturday with a free "Car Prep" day from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Crossroads Pregnancy Center.

Milledgeville Police Department - Lost property A man reported that after using his wallet to pay for lunch at South of Philly, he returned home and realized he no longer had the wallet in his possession.

Members of the community and representatives from area businesses mingle at the monthly Milledgeville-Baldwin County Chamber of Commerce 'Business After Hours' event held last week at Burns-Gore Realty.

The Baldwin County Recreational Department pool at Walter B. Williams Park has become a more popular location for locals lately as summer temperatures blast the Central Georgia area with 90 to 100 degree heat and a heat index above 100 on an almost daily basis.

The following is information compiled from public records taken from reports of the Milledgeville Police Department and the Baldwin County Sheriff's Office.