Georgia Military College (GMC) celebrated Mother’s Day last Friday inside the Center for Leadership. Beginning the ceremony, a number of cadets earned the Service Leadership Award, recognizing GMC students who have volunteered at least 100 hours of community service in a year.

There are four contested races on the Republican, Democratic, and Non-Partisan ballots in Baldwin County this Tuesday, May 21, and it is possible only one will be decided that day. Voters in Baldwin County’s Districts 4 and 5 will each choose among three candidates for seats on the Baldwin County Board of Commissioners in the Republican Primary, while in District 3 there will be two choices for a seat on the Board of Education in the Non-Partisan General Election.

On Tuesday, the Baldwin County Board of Education was recognized by the School of Continuing & Professional Studies at Georgia College & State University for receiving this year’s collaboration award.

State Sen. Rick Williams of Milledgeville has opposition in the May 21 Republican Primary who is advocating legislation that he believes he could never support.

The long-awaited exhibit on the history of Central State Hospital (CSH) opens at The Depot Saturday, May 11, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., thanks to the efforts of local photographer Jessica Whitehead.

The Baldwin County Board of Commissioners met May 7 to hear updates about the General Session and approve three fiscal matters. Baldwin County’s Legislative Delegation, Senator Rick Williams and representative Mack Jackson, spoke for the majority of the meeting to debrief commissioners on discussions and approvals made during the General Session.

Gov. Brian Kemp signed what he called an “historic” $36.1 billion state budget Tuesday containing healthy raises for state employees and public school teachers.

Burglary at Evans Avenue Unit On April 30, law enforcement responded to 313 Evans Ave. in reference to a burglary.

The Baldwin County Board of Commissioners agreed on Tuesday to officially approve the first roads to be resurfaced using T-SPLOST funds. The vote, however, did not come without prolonged discussion and was not unanimous.

Pam Peacock, seeking the District 5 seat on the Baldwin County Board of Commissioners, says her interest in the business of county government began several years ago and ultimately led to her decision to run for office.