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🌱 How serious was Milledgeville’s 58,500-gallon sewage spill into Little Fishing Creek?

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In today's newsletter:

  • How serious was Milledgeville’s 58,500-gallon sewage spill into Little Fishing Creek?
  • How Flock cameras led deputies to a Milledgeville road-rage suspect
  • Milledgeville caregiver earns key scholarship to advance her nursing career

Also on today's calendar: Trivia at Metropolis Cafe — Lake Sinclair Life and 2 more events.

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Today's riddle: The doctor told me to drink carrot juice after a hot bath. - Did it help? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Times of clouds and sun, with a high of 61 and low of 43 degrees.
  • Thursday: A couple of afternoon showers, temps: high: 61, low: 48.
  • Friday: Breezy in the morning; sunny, with a high of 59 and low of 30 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. City reports sewage spill - The Union-Recorder (unionrecorder.com) — Milledgeville officials are reporting a significant sewage spill that occurred Dec. 3 on West Franklin Street, sending an estimated 58,500 gallons into Little Fishing Creek before being stopped the next evening. The city has since replaced the damaged pipe, reinforced the surrounding area, and notified state regulators, though public notice came nearly two weeks after the incident.
   

2. Milledgeville man arrested following road rage incident (unionrecorder.com) — A 61-year-old Milledgeville resident was arrested after deputies say he displayed a revolver during a road-rage encounter on Ga. Route 212 in Baldwin County. Using Flock cameras, investigators traced the pickup to Merry Drive, where they recovered a matching handgun and obtained an aggravated assault warrant. No injuries were reported, and the case remains in the court system’s hands.
   

3. 5 St. Mary's Colleagues From Across Region Awarded Nursing Education Scholarships (athensceo.com) — A Milledgeville resident, Natalie Moody, has been awarded a Marilyn Brown Nursing Scholarship as she works toward becoming a licensed practical nurse and eventually an RN. The scholarship, funded through St. Mary’s Hospital Foundation, supports five Middle Georgia caregivers pursuing advanced nursing education to strengthen patient care across the region.
   

4. U.S. News & World Report recognizes twice as many Georgia hospitals for best maternity care, access (gpb.org) — Milledgeville’s Atrium Health Navicent Baldwin has been named one of Georgia’s best hospitals for maternity care by U.S. News & World Report, a big win for local families. The recognition highlights strong outcomes on C-sections, preterm births, and newborn complications, and comes as Georgia more than doubles its number of top-rated maternity and access hospitals.
   

5. GMC football player dies in tragic house fire while home for the holidays (11alive.com) — Georgia Military College in Milledgeville is mourning offensive lineman Izaiah Taylor, a 21-year-old student-athlete who died Monday in a house fire while home in Stone Mountain for the holidays. School leaders say the loss is deeply felt across the Milledgeville campus community as they honor his life and support those who knew him.
   

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    Thursday December 18
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    Lockerly Arboretum, 1534 Irwinton Rd, Milledgeville
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  • UPDATE: He was found in a fenced in back yard the next road over.
    I’m not sure how he made it inside, I’m just glad he’s safe and we were able to get him home. Please keep an eye out for Loki. He’s a big sweet… (Nextdoor NE Milledgeville)
  • This cat has been hanging around my house for about two weeks now.
    If you recognize him/her, call me at 478 234 5542. (Nextdoor Carrington Woods)
  • Wal-Mart posted a job opening for Stocking Team Associate in Milledgeville. Apply here.
  • Georgia College & State University posted a job opening for Internship Coordinator in Milledgeville. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Milledgeville here.

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Stay in the loop with what's happening in Milledgeville

Never miss out on local news and events that matter to you.

Stay in the loop with what's happening in Milledgeville

Never miss out on local news and events that matter to you.