With new event space, bakery, Downtown Gordon begins to thrive
Recently, Paper Mill Market relocated to Irwinton, thus making way for The Millings, a new event space in downtown Gordon.
Recently, Paper Mill Market relocated to Irwinton, thus making way for The Millings, a new event space in downtown Gordon.
A large and somewhat cryptic sign first appeared at the corner of Ga. 57 and US 441 in Irwinton earlier this spring.
The bakery is slated to open May 17, although Whipple held a "soft opening" April 27.
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.
Knock on wood, but nearly 21 months have passed since Wilkinson County recorded its last homicide.
Dennis Holder, who was the county commission chairman in Wilkinson County between 1999-2016, passed away June 20, 2024.
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.
Eight teachers recently put in their requests for resignation, effective at the end of the school year.
Beginning with this upcoming baseball and softball season, the recreation department essentially will be "volunteer- and parent-led."
2025 is an odd number, of course, and odd numbers always equal lighter voting calendars in Wilkinson County.