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The Baldwin County public school system is urged to consider changing its purchasing policy to help support local businesses. The construction bid for the Baldwin County College & Career Academy at Baldwin High School was awarded to Parrish Construction Group of Perry, Ga.

• BOE urged to consider changing purchasing policy

  The Baldwin County Board of Education is being encouraged to reconsider implementing a Local Vendor Preference Policy to support Milledgeville-Baldwin County’s resources and recycle money back into the community.

   

  June 19, 2013 1 Photo

• Short film, music video shot locally
• Milledgeville native seeks congressional seat
• MPD make drug, firearm arrests based on tip of criminal trespass
• Ga. hospital warning of tuberculosis exposure

Features

• Music in the Grove

  Central State Hospital’s pecan grove has long served as a place for community gatherings, fellowship and celebrations of various traditions. 

   

  June 17, 2013 1 Photo

• Junior Deputy Camp offers safety training and fun to local youth
• GED training helps CSH and city employees
• Local educator creates nonprofit to improve lives
• American Legion Bingo hopes to have lucky number

Business

Alex Hewitt purchased the insulation business from Bug House Pest Control and looks to grow the company as Hewitt Insulators, LLC. Hewitt Insulators uses various green solution products that help reduce power bills throughout the middle Georgia area.

• Hewitt Insulators offer energy cost cutting solutions

  Homeowners looking for lower summer power bills have a green option. Insulation additions not only drop heating and cooling costs, but open access to numerous utility provider rebates.

   

  June 13, 2013 1 Photo

• Local family offering custom engravable items since 1974
• Kinetix offers new programs to help shape up your summer workout
• Milledgeville Coca-Cola 100 years strong
• Duo flexes to inspire, motivate

Local Sports

• Bobcat basketball adds JUCO player

  The Georgia College men’s basketball program and head coach Terry Sellers announced the signing of Jeremy Newsome Monday.

  June 18, 2013

• Five JMA student-athletes moving to college sports
• Larry Turner Basketball Camps return to Milledgeville
• Former GMC star soccer player pays visit
• Ramsey cruises at GSGA match play event

Editorials

• EDITORIAL: Summer reading programs foster continuous learning year-round

  The Twin Lakes Library System recently kicked off its summer reading programs, offering another series of programs and activities aimed at broadening the minds of local readers.

  June 12, 2013

• EDITORIAL: Statistics call for frank, honest look at graduation rate
• EDITORIAL: Seizure of AP phone records insult to independent press
• EDITORIAL: Community forum a chance to weigh in on litter issue
• Public trust hinges on how city responds complaint

Columns

• OUR SPACE: Goldstone — Where E.T. calls home

  Goldstone isn’t exactly a household name.

  June 18, 2013

• COLUMN: Thanks Dad, for everything you taught me
• COLUMN: Pondering the meaning of life
• COLUMN: So, did you learn anything?
• OUR SPACE: Live videos from outer space!

Letters

• GC students hope to reform education in low-performing communities

  Georgia College senior Audrey Smith’s belief in the ‘American dream’ has inspired her to help young citizens realize that dream through the power of education.

  March 13, 2013 1 Photo

• Tea Party Patriots urge end to fear-mongering over cuts
• Position Statement on Amendment 2
• ORMC attempts to put ‘Bed Tax’ rumors to rest
• Shocked at statements made by Paul Broun

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