There are always a lot of moving parts when it comes to planning a wedding. Add a pandemic to the mix, and it can easily feel overwhelming.

In the late 2000s, Antoine Wiley faced a crossroads in life. He witnessed the success his sister, Felicia Wiley, was finding running her own restaurant and decided he wanted to make a go of replicating her success in Milledgeville.

Tax scams, including fraudulent tax return preparation, cost taxpayers billions of dollars every year and is continuing to grow. 

Just north of Martin Luther King, Jr. Dr. on Columbia Street sits a small but distinctive office with a red and white checkerboard pattern painted on the side of the building. It’s home to Havior Automotive, a used car dealership that owner Tony Havior opened in December 2017 after decades of working in the car business.

The COVID-19 pandemic has people shopping online and ordering from Amazon. Naturally, scammers are finding ways to cash in.

The large hole left inside the Milledgeville Mall by clothing retailer JCPenney is soon to be filled. 

Chicken finger lovers of Milledgeville should have another restaurant available to them next month.

The COVID-19 pandemic caused many people to look at life differently in 2020.

With Valentine’s Day just days away, the Better Business Bureau advises people looking to start new relationships to watch out for romance scams. 

Karen Larkin said she has always had a passion for design. She remembers thinking about interior design from the moment she first moved out on her own.

Assisted living is one of the fastest growing types of senior housing in the United States.

When you drive up to Southside Equipment on East Andrews Street in Milledgeville, it is easy to see that they mean business. 

If you are decluttering your home by selling unwanted items online, be on the lookout for buyers wanting to pay you more than the listed price. 

For a decade now, many homebuyers, sellers and refinancers have found their way to the Stribling Law Firm located on East Hancock Street. 

Since opening at its first location in Wilkinson County in 1964, Williams Funeral Home has been a family business.

Most people get help filing their taxes, either from computer software or a professional tax preparer.

When Milledgeville Total Fitness owner Heath Gilman talks about his longtime dedication to the gym, he is not being hyperbolic. 

For nearly a decade now, Jason Latimer and Josh Eady have been in the removal and reconstruction business as co-owners of the local ServPro franchise. 

Opened in November 2017, Erin Andrews Media, for the last three-plus years now, has seen to the marketing needs of local and area small businesses. 

In a service sector that is loaded with plenty of local options, Lu Villareal knows what sets his business apart and keeps his days booked full.

Scott McElheney did not realize when he took a career leap what a curveball 2020 would try to throw at him.

According to reports, more than 28% of us returned a holiday gift during last year’s holiday season. 

With approval of a COVID-19 vaccine, officials expect scams to emerge as distribution begins. Watch out for everything from phony treatments to phishing messages.

Running a business together as a married couple can have its challenges, but in an ideal situation, each partner brings complementary skill sets to the table for the betterment of the business.

Want some advice about scams? Stay calm. Con artists use that feeling of alarm to trick victims into acting before they can think.

Georgia tax collections rose in November for the second consecutive month, the state Department of Revenue reported Tuesday.

For holiday shopping, most consumers love the convenience of making purchases online and having them shipped straight to their doorstep, especially during a pandemic.

Hiedi Martin has always had an interest in thrift shopping and name brands. Through the twists and turns of her life, she has been able to take that interest and live her dream through her store, Miles of Styles.

The COVID-19 pandemic has dramatically increased demand for pets as people seek adding a pet to the family to ease the loneliness and tension of prolonged time at home.

Brittini Adams grew up in beauty salons.

A "Secret Santa" around the office, friends and family can be fun. A gift exchange among online friends you haven’t met, well, that’s a little different and carries a heftier consequence. 

Another dining option is joining the greater downtown area in Milledgeville. Plans are underway to open The Crazy Chic at 620 N. Jefferson St. in the building most recently occupied by Dairylane. 

Crystal Law of the financial services firm Edward Jones in Milledgeville recently received the firm's exclusive Spirit of Partnership Award for outstanding performance during 2019.

Black Friday, traditionally, the single busiest shopping day of the year, is going to look a bit different in 2020.

The Woman’s Care Center and Dr. Marisol San Inocencio announce that Dr. Erika Lubsey has joined the office and the Milledgeville/Baldwin County community.

Lovers of beer, wine and other assorted alcoholic beverages have a new place to shop in Milledgeville. 

Thought we had seen the end of COVD-19 scams? Think again! 

Want to turn $500 into $10,000 with very little effort?

Amber Dotson, Caitlin Farlow Josey and LeeAnn Blizzard have known each other for several years. 

For decades, hungry people have been coming to James Fish and Chicken in the Town Country Shopping Center on South Wayne Street in Milledgeville. 

Every year during health insurance open enrollment season, scammers try to dupe unsuspecting consumers into sharing their personal information. This year is no exception.

The air is getting cooler and the leaves and fields are turning yellow. Fall is here.

Local residents have a new place to unleash their creative side in downtown Milledgeville. 

To help slow the spread of COVID-19, state departments of motor vehicles (DMVs) around the United States have expanded their online offerings, allowing drivers to book appointments or pre-pay for services. 

Milledgeville residents traveling along the busy retail corridor on North Columbia Street have probably noticed activity at the former site of the Golden Corral restaurant next to KFC. 

Michael Fields may have been born to work in management. With two parents who were both entrepreneurs, Fields learned about the behind-the-scenes management aspects of business from an early age.

October is National Cybersecurity Awareness Month, and the Better Business Bureau is scaring up the latest on cyber security risks and ways to avoid them. 

As the weather cools off, another indoor family activity is making its return to Milledgeville. 

The Exchange Bank Board of Directors and John C. Childs Jr., president and Chief Executive Officer are pleased to announce the election of Donna Wall to the position of lending officer/branch manager of Exchange Bank of Lake Sinclair.

There are thousands of new scams each year, and sometimes, it's challenging to keep up with all of them.