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Wax Galaxy Records has added new stock over the first year and has plans to get involved with local musicians as, well as host workshops in the store. ANDREW BROWN/Staff

Wax Galaxy Records has added new stock over the first year and has plans to get involved with local musicians as, well as host workshops in the store. ANDREW BROWN/Staff

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Wax Galaxy Records celebrates one-year anniversary

Andrew Brown
Thursday, January 29, 2026
Wax Galaxy Records, located at 124 N. Wayne St., is quickly approaching its one-year anniversary after bringing a wide variety of music, physical media, and record keeping equipment to the area.
Robbie Hattaway’s panoramic pinhole camera made out of a hatbox. BRIANNA HEARD/Staff

Robbie Hattaway’s panoramic pinhole camera made out of a hatbox. BRIANNA HEARD/Staff

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Underwood House Gallery showcases student exhibition

Brianna Heard
Thursday, January 29, 2026
Georgia College & State University held a photography exhibition Jan. 22 at its Underwood House Gallery. Students and community members were invited to view work created by Seth Cook’s intermediate and honors photography students.
Instructor Steven Graham (left) works with student Lorna Ansley (right) during a beginner ballroom dance class. PRESLEIGH PILGRIM/Staff

Instructor Steven Graham (left) works with student Lorna Ansley (right) during a beginner ballroom dance class. PRESLEIGH PILGRIM/Staff

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Tranquil Tango: A beginner’s guide to dance

Presleigh Pilgrim
Thursday, January 29, 2026
Last week, Allen’s Market became the setting for a beginner ballroom dance class hosted by Allied Arts and led by instructors Steven Graham and Rachael Smith.The class welcomed dancers of all experience levels, with many participants attending a ballroom class for the first time.
A team of readers at the Early learning Center who volunteer through Georgia College’s Communities in Schools program. COURTESY OF GCSU

A team of readers at the Early learning Center who volunteer through Georgia College’s Communities in Schools program. COURTESY OF GCSU

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Community organizations offer free ways to give back

Brianna Heard
Thursday, January 29, 2026
Baldwin County offers residents plenty of free ways to spend their time helping out in the community. Tutoring students, building homes, caring for animals and more, there are opportunities for all ages and schedules.Habitat for Humanity is always looking for volunteers.
“Hairspray, The Musical” is much more than just an entertaining song-anddance show (though it does qualify there, too); it also provides strong social commentary on 1960s American history, culture, and race relations.

“Hairspray, The Musical” is much more than just an entertaining song-anddance show (though it does qualify there, too); it also provides strong social commentary on 1960s American history, culture, and race relations.

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Powerful message from ‘Hairspray’ at The Plaza

Story And Photos By Ian Tocher
Thursday, January 29, 2026
Bright colors, infectious rhythms, and joyful choreography filled The Plaza Arts Center last weekend as “Hairspray, The Musical” entertained and enthralled near-sold-out crowds. The production, led by fledgling director Michael A.
Snow falls across Baldwin County during a sudden January cold front after 80-degree weather 2 weeks prior. BRIANNA HEARD/Staff

Snow falls across Baldwin County during a sudden January cold front after 80-degree weather 2 weeks prior. BRIANNA HEARD/Staff

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County officials examine effects of ‘weather whiplash’

Brianna Heard
Thursday, January 22, 2026
Just weeks ago, the residents of Baldwin County were enjoying unseasonably warm weather and t-shirts, now temperatures have reached below freezing with light snowfall Sunday, Jan. 18.
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GCSU Dr. King’s Breakfast: King’s blueprint for the future

Tyler Karraker
Thursday, January 22, 2026
Georgia College & State University hosted its King’s Breakfast Jan. 16 to honor the living legacy of civil rights activist Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. This event was made possible with the help of GCSU faculty and staff, and MLK committee members.The King’s Breakfast began at 7:30 a.m.
Garrett Law and first-year athletic training graduate student Reeder Chambers (right) assist an injured Jones County football player. HUDSON TAYLOR/Staff

Garrett Law and first-year athletic training graduate student Reeder Chambers (right) assist an injured Jones County football player. HUDSON TAYLOR/Staff

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GCSU students support Jones County athletes

Hudson Taylor
Thursday, January 22, 2026
On Friday nights at Jones County High School, while fans focus on the scoreboard, a different kind of teamwork is taking place on the sidelines that helps keep student-athletes healthy and in the game.
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