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Local author Jessica Whitehead unveils new book
19+ hour, 58+ min ago (679+ words) Published 12: 03 pm Sunday, May 17, 2026 Milledgeville author Jessica Whitehead has written a new book, and like the first one, it is related to Central State Hospital. Her newest book, "Seeking Asylum Memories," comes on the heels of her first, "Seeking Asylum....
Sheriff Massee talks to officials about jail concerns
1+ day, 1+ hour ago (492+ words) Published 7: 00 am Sunday, May 17, 2026 Baldwin County Sheriff Bill Massee recently attended a county commission meeting where he talked with officials about the Baldwin County Law Enforcement Center. Before the meeting, the sheriff said he had recently written two letters " one…...
Burger Week returns with 10 days of beefy goodness
2+ day, 1+ hour ago (164+ words) Published 7: 00 am Saturday, May 16, 2026 By From staff reports Fourteen eateries will each offer an exclusive-to-Burger-Week off-menu, special beginning May 15 and running through May 24. During Burger Week, participating restaurants will showcase their creativity with unique, limited-time burger specials. From classic favorites…...
Change orders have cost Baldwin taxpayers millions
2+ day, 19+ hour ago (1445+ words) Published 12: 03 pm Friday, May 15, 2026 EDITOR'S NOTE: This is the last of a three-part series on the findings of the forensic audit into years of financial practices in Baldwin County government. Several county capital projects funded through the 1-cent Special Purpose…...
Youth basketball camp returns next month
2+ day, 19+ hour ago (640+ words) Published 12: 37 pm Friday, May 15, 2026 A free local summer camp planned for next month utilizes the game of basketball to teach life skills in hopes of impacting young people. The We Care basketball summer camp is returning in June and is…...
Historical marker to be unveiled at Walter B. Williams Jr. Park
2+ day, 23+ hour ago (182+ words) Published 7: 00 am Friday, May 15, 2026 A dedication ceremony is slated for Tuesday at the site where the historical Georgia State Prison Farm once stood in Baldwin County. A historical marker will be unveiled at the site where the prison once stood…...
Woman, dog die in house fire
2+ day, 22+ hour ago (339+ words) Published 9: 13 am Friday, May 15, 2026 A 63-year-old woman and her pet dog died Tuesday night following a house fire in Baldwin County, local authorities say. The fire is believed to have broken out shortly before 7 p. m. on the 100 block of Old Colony…...
Chapple sworn into office as new coroner; Gonzalez retires
4+ day, 1+ hour ago (662+ words) Published 7: 00 am Thursday, May 14, 2026 John Gonzalez, who served as Baldwin County coroner and chief deputy coroner for nearly 25 years, officially retired earlier this month. Steve Chapple, who was serving as chief deputy coroner, is now the new coroner of Baldwin…...
2 teens arrested in attempted prison drop in Washington County
5+ day, 1+ hour ago (174+ words) Published 7: 00 am Wednesday, May 13, 2026 DAVISBORO, Ga. "Two teens, ages 19 and 17, from Duluth, were arrested earlier this month in what authorities say was an attempt to smuggle illegal drugs and other items into Washington State Prison. The prison is located near…...
BROWN: Remembering Anthony Burger
5+ day, 18+ hour ago (335+ words) Published 1: 43 pm Tuesday, May 12, 2026 You might not recognize the name Anthony Burger, but he was one of the most talented musicians to perform at a piano." He rose to fame, and died unexpectedly, but his story is truly remarkable. He…...