Billy Hobbs

State-of-the-art technology and the use of drones are making an incredible difference in how crimes are now being solved in Milledgeville and around the country.

EDITOR’S NOTE: An indictment is an allegation of criminal conduct. All defendants are presumed innocent until and unless proven guilty in a court of law beyond a reasonable doubt.

A DeKalb County man was arrested by officers with the Milledgeville Police Department Oct. 19 after he reportedly kicked down a political sign.

This photograph shows the fraternity house where a portion of the porch overhang collapsed and resulted in several students falling and sustaining various injuries early Saturday. Repairs were being made Tuesday afternoon at the fraternity house, located at 211 S. Wilkinson St. in Milledgeville.

Eatonton Police Chief Howell Cardwell talks with reporters Tuesday morning at police headquarters in Eatonton about Sunday morning shootings at the new Waffle House in Eatonton.

An Eatonton woman pleaded guilty to concealing the death of her elderly uncle earlier this week in Jones County Superior Court. She was sentenced to a 10-year prison term.

Stacey Abrams, who waged unsuccessful political campaigns against Gov. Brian Kemp, visited Milledgeville on Wednesday, urging registered voters who have not yet voted to support the Harris-Walz Democratic presidential ticket.

A new record has already been set for early and absentee ballots cast in Georgia.

This combination of photos shows Democratic presidential nominee Vice President Kamala Harris, left, speaking during a rally in Charlotte, N.C., Sept. 12, 2024, and Republican presidential nominee former President Donald Trump, right, speaking during a rally in Warren, Mich., Nov. 1, 2024. (AP Photo) STF

Floyd L. Griffin Jr. will be back under the Gold Dome in January after defeating incumbent state Rep. Ken Vance in Tuesday’s General Election.