Swampland Opera House property receives a real estate boost
Swampland, along with roughly three dozen other properties around Toomsboro, were auctioned off in 2002. The winning bidder was David Bumgardner at the price of $530,000.
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Delta, MGA partner to fuel Clayton County pilot pipeline with $2.5M grant
The funds will provide scholarships to graduates of Clayton County’s 12 public high schools who show “aptitude for aviation,” MGA said in a release.
Upcoming clean-up day aims to keep Cochran beautiful, safe
Cochran Clean-Up Day began in 2015, and it’s been held each year since around Earth Day — this year, Earth Day is the Tuesday before the event.
How are Wilco’s crime statistics trending?
Knock on wood, but nearly 21 months have passed since Wilkinson County recorded its last homicide.
City of Warner Robins breaks ground on new police training facility
The city of Warner Robins hosted a groundbreaking ceremony for the police department’s new training center on Monday, March 31.
Skippin’ & Poppin’ Tractor Show being held in memory of one of its founders
Dennis Holder, who was the county commission chairman in Wilkinson County between 1999-2016, passed away June 20, 2024.
Gordon still struggling to find firefighters
City leaders last summer received word that the Gordon Fire Department had "failed the minimum requirements to be recognized" by a nationwide fire safety ratings service.
Cochran Council election results determine Lester victory, District 1 runoff
Candidates and community members gathered at the election’s polling place, the Community House, after polls closed at 7 p.m. to witness the ballot count.
Cochran city council candidates speak at forum ahead of election
The candidates, Trecia Gardner and Teresa Mack for district 1, and Dianne Lester and Tyler Sapp for district 3, spoke before about 40 attendees about why they are running for office and how they would solve the largest issues facing Cochran today.
Bleckley County student in running to be Georgia tech college student of the year
Brooklynn McDowell is being recognized by CGTC for her dedication and excellence as this year’s recipient of the college’s Georgia Occupational Award of Leadership.
Delta, MGA partner to fuel Clayton County pilot pipeline with $2.5M grant
The funds will provide scholarships to graduates of Clayton County’s 12 public high schools who show “aptitude for aviation,” MGA said in a release.
Upcoming clean-up day aims to keep Cochran beautiful, safe
Cochran Clean-Up Day began in 2015, and it’s been held each year since around Earth Day — this year, Earth Day is the Tuesday before the event.
How are Wilco’s crime statistics trending?
Knock on wood, but nearly 21 months have passed since Wilkinson County recorded its last homicide.
City of Warner Robins breaks ground on new police training facility
The city of Warner Robins hosted a groundbreaking ceremony for the police department’s new training center on Monday, March 31.
Skippin’ & Poppin’ Tractor Show being held in memory of one of its founders
Dennis Holder, who was the county commission chairman in Wilkinson County between 1999-2016, passed away June 20, 2024.
Gordon still struggling to find firefighters
City leaders last summer received word that the Gordon Fire Department had "failed the minimum requirements to be recognized" by a nationwide fire safety ratings service.
Cochran Council election results determine Lester victory, District 1 runoff
Candidates and community members gathered at the election’s polling place, the Community House, after polls closed at 7 p.m. to witness the ballot count.
Cochran city council candidates speak at forum ahead of election
The candidates, Trecia Gardner and Teresa Mack for district 1, and Dianne Lester and Tyler Sapp for district 3, spoke before about 40 attendees about why they are running for office and how they would solve the largest issues facing Cochran today.
Bleckley County student in running to be Georgia tech college student of the year
Brooklynn McDowell is being recognized by CGTC for her dedication and excellence as this year’s recipient of the college’s Georgia Occupational Award of Leadership.