Wilkinson

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.

Latest in Wilkinson
More than 100 EV charging stations slated to be built around Middle Georgia

A large and somewhat cryptic sign first appeared at the corner of Ga. 57 and US 441 in Irwinton earlier this spring.

Wilco High School alumna opens new lemon-themed bakery in Gordon

The bakery is slated to open May 17, although Whipple held a "soft opening" April 27.

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.

A closeup image of blue and red police lights mounted atop a police car.
How are Wilco’s crime statistics trending?

Knock on wood, but nearly 21 months have passed since Wilkinson County recorded its last homicide.

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.

Majority of Wilkinson County Primary teachers turn in resignation requests

Eight teachers recently put in their requests for resignation, effective at the end of the school year.

Wilco recreation department beginning a brand-new experiment

Beginning with this upcoming baseball and softball season, the recreation department essentially will be "volunteer- and parent-led."

Lighter voting calendar this year in Wilco

2025 is an odd number, of course, and odd numbers always equal lighter voting calendars in Wilkinson County.