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Your hometown newspaper for Milledgeville and Baldwin County, Georgia. » BALDWIN COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE Authorities seek info on murder CARRIE MOON carrie@bbnews.today The murder of a Milledgeville woman is still under investigation by authorities with the Georgia Bureau of Investigation and Baldwin County Sheriffs Office. On Friday, Oct. 20, the BCSO turned over the investigation to the Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI). The incident, a shooting, occurred Thursday night on Georgia Highway 212 near the intersection of Lowe Road in the northwestern part of the county. According to a release sent out by the BCSO on Facebook, they are requesting the public’s help for more information. The post also says the incident occurred between 1 a.m. and 2 a.m. Baldwin County Sheriff Bill Massee is reaching out to the public for additional information that will assist with the investigation of this case. If any one has video footage between 5 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 19 and 5 p.m. Friday, Aug. 20, Sheriff Massee has requested the tapes to be turned in to assist with the investigation. Massee said he’s trying to generate as much information from the community as possible that might be helpful in the ongoing investigation. The victim, Verronique Reeves, 36, SEE MURDER » A3 1 wftm j ALAIN A MINSHEW/Staff Children and adults alike enjoyed all the festivities at the Deep Roots Festival in downtown Milledgeville. The Kid Zone included attractions such as a mechanical bull. Big crowds drawn to Downtown Milledgeville ALAINA MINSHEW alaina@bbnews.today Deep Roots is known for its music and bringing out a crowd to celebrate different genres of melodies people love, but each year the festival is pumping the downtown restaurants and businesses up with the masses. Restaurants are not the only centers of commerce affected by people flooding in for Deep Roots, but several grocery stores, hotels and gas stations get busi ness from the festival as well. “It definitely is our biggest day for sales hands down,” Bob Ewing, one of Amici’s owners, said. “It’s not even just the indi vidual day, it’s Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday as well, so it’s almost a full week filled with events and stuff going on in the city.” The entire week for Amici started off SEI DEEP ROOTS »A2 BBQ contest, car show contribute to festival CARRIE MOON carrie@bbnews.today While many people attend Deep Roots for the music and art vendors, the annual barbecue contest and car show draw many people to the annual event. Tourists and locals showed up Saturday, Oct. 21 to partic ipate in this year’s festival, and there was something there to entertain everyone in attendance. Individuals and businesses participated and a multitude of contests, ensuring a special experience throughout the day and into the evening. Participants had many opportunities to win prizes as well. One such contest was the car show hosted by Milledgeville’s Old Capital Car Club. Those who wish to present their car for display were able SEI FESTIVAL »A8 CARRIE MOON/Staff Dennis and Mary Morris, who make up the Weekend Warriors were awarded first place in the pork loin contest, as well as the ribs contest. They are pictured with Milledgeville Mayor Gary Thrower. Parking to go paid downtown by Jan. 2 WIL PETTY wil@bbnews.today Downtown Milledgeville is expected to have paid parking areas as soon as January 2018, according to a presentation given during a work session of the Milledgeville City Council on Tuesday, Oct. 24. SEI PARKING »A7 » CENTRAL STATE Pecan Orchard to get stage for entertainment CARRIE MOON carrie@bbnews.today Central State Hospital’s Pecan Orchard will be the sight of a new stage and construction that will start as early as spring 2018. Walter Reynolds, C.E.O of Old Capital productions, presented the Apollo project and what it entails to the board during its Wednesday, Oct. 18 meeting on the CSH campus. The Apollo project, named after the Greek god of music, was presented to the board to request the approval of the construction of a stage so activities can occur there. “In my experience between working SEE ORCHARD » A7 BULLETIN BOARD A6 CRIME WATCH A7 CROSSWORD PUZZLE A6 OBITUARIES A5 OPINIONS A4 PROPERTYTRANSFERS A7 SERVICE DIRECTORY B9 SPORTS B1 JMA's23win streak ends with Gatewood SPORTS » B1 LOWEST PRICE I BEST SERVICE GUARANTEED
