THE BIG 250
THE BIG 250
Thursday, June 25, 2026
Body Milledgeville’s biggest fireworks display ever is right around the corner, as is America’s 250th birthday. The municipal fireworks show is all set for Friday, July 3.
News
Project for homeless veterans moves quickly
Project for homeless veterans moves quickly
Christian Mckearney
A new tiny homes community for homeless veterans is moving along at a relatively fast pace.
Thursday, June 25, 2026
Eric Walker
CRIME BLURBS
Christian Mckearney
Two men were arrested outside of Ned Kelly’s/Capital City in downtown Milledgeville early Saturday...
Thursday, June 25, 2026
Sales tax referendum won’t happen, after all
Christian Mckearney
The sales tax rate will remain at 8 percent in Baldwin County, at least through 2027.
Thursday, June 25, 2026
Sports
Enjoying European sports
Enjoying European sports
Loransmith
With the recent conclusion of the French Tennis Open, the second grand-slam tournament of the...
Thursday, June 25, 2026
Georgia catcher Daniel Jackson sits in the dugout contemplating what might have been after the Bulldogs’ 11-4 loss to Oklahoma on June 17. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff
Georgia falls to Sooners in CWS semifinal
Lance Mccurley
OMAHA, Neb.
Thursday, June 25, 2026
Greysen Paradise
JMA fields several All-Region players
Trey Norris
After putting together an 18-12 final record and making a run to the GIAA Class 3A state...
Thursday, June 18, 2026
Community
CALENDAR OF COMMUNITY EVENTS
News Staff
BALDWIN FRIDAY, JUNE 26 What: Music at the Mill When: 7-10 p.m.
Thursday, June 25, 2026
GMC plans big party for America’s 250th
GMC plans big party for America’s 250th
Staff Reports
Food trucks, film and fireworks.
Thursday, June 18, 2026
Garden Club plants historic herb garden
Garden Club plants historic herb garden
News Staff
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Thursday, June 18, 2026
Obituaries
Birdie Marie “Sue” Nicholson
News Staff
Birdie Marie “Sue” Nicholson, 78, passed away on June 22, 2026.
Thursday, June 25, 2026
Joseph Rogers Mills, Jr.
News Staff
Joseph Rogers Mills, Jr., 67, passed away on June 21, 2026.
Thursday, June 25, 2026
Wilbur Scott Meier
News Staff
Wilbur Scott Meier, 78, passed away on June 15, 2026.
Thursday, June 25, 2026
