Local History: Frequently Asked Questions

Newspapers

Q: What newspapers have been published in Milledgeville?

A: Early newspapers published in Milledgeville include the Milledgeville Intelligencer, Milledgeville's first newspaper which began and ended publication in 1808, the Georgia Argus (1808), the Georgia Journal (1809-1840), the Southern Recorder (1820-1872), and the Federal Union (1830-1872). In 1872, the Southern Recorder and the Federal Union merged to form the Union and Recorder (1872-1884). Since 1884, it has been known as the Union-Recorder (1884-present). Current newspapers include the Union-Recorder and the Baldwin Bulletin.

Q: What newspapers do you have in your collection?

A: All of these early newspapers are available on microfilm which is located in the Photocopy Room. Current newspapers are available in the Periodicals section of the library.