Community

Exclusive Subscriber Content

Annual Holiday Giving Market returns

News Staff
Thursday, December 4, 2025
The 2nd annual Milledgeville Holiday Giving Market will be held Friday, Dec. 5th from 6-8 p.m. at Allen's Market in downtown Milledgeville.During this season of giving, the public will be able to shop for symbolic gifts that will support non-profit organizations active in middle Georgia.

Exclusive Subscriber Content

CALENDAR OF COMMUNITY EVENTS

News Staff
Wednesday, November 26, 2025
BALDWINSATURDAY, NOV. 29What: Small Business Saturday Where: Downtown Milledgeville More Info: Be sure to shop small for Small Business Saturday to support local downtown businesses.DEC.
Midway Hills Academy after-school program students cheer at the announcement of achieving their goal. To celebrate their recycling accomplishment students received Battery Hero campaign swag, Chick-fil-A nuggets and cookies, and a visit from the Chick-fil-A cow. ANNA GAY LEAVITT/GCSU

Midway Hills Academy after-school program students cheer at the announcement of achieving their goal. To celebrate their recycling accomplishment students received Battery Hero campaign swag, Chick-fil-A nuggets and cookies, and a visit from the Chick-fil-A cow. ANNA GAY LEAVITT/GCSU

Exclusive Subscriber Content

GCSU students start battery recycling campaign

Bailey Ballard
Wednesday, November 26, 2025
A team of five Georgia College & State University students organized a two-week battery recycling competition from Nov. 3-13 at Midway Hills Academy.The students were all part of a campaign capstone class taught by Dr. Mengyao Xu.
A 22-foot tall Christmas tree rises through the central rotunda in Georgia’s Old Governor’s Mansion. CAROLINE WOOD/GCSU

A 22-foot tall Christmas tree rises through the central rotunda in Georgia’s Old Governor’s Mansion. CAROLINE WOOD/GCSU

Exclusive Subscriber Content

‘Season of Joy’ at Georgia College: Decking the Halls with Dr. Whipple

News Staff
Wednesday, November 26, 2025
Dr. Harriett Whipple, professor emerita, has been decorating Georgia’s Old Governor’s Mansion since the early 1980s. She used to help Sue Speir, wife of Georgia College & State University past President Edwin Speir Jr., decorate back when the mansion was still used as the president’s residence.
Quilts from the Lake Oconee Quilting Guild were put on display at The Marlor House in downtown Milledgeville. ALIVIA BLANTON/Staff

Quilts from the Lake Oconee Quilting Guild were put on display at The Marlor House in downtown Milledgeville. ALIVIA BLANTON/Staff

Exclusive Subscriber Content

Allied Arts Quilt Challenge inspires seasonal excitement

Alivia Blanton
Thursday, November 20, 2025
Allied Arts hosted a quilting exhibit and challenge from Nov. 5-21, inviting local quilters of all ages and skill sets to showcase their work interpreting the theme “Pre-season.” Nine quilts were entered into the competition, which remains on display inside the gallery at the Marlor House, 201 N.
Exchange Bank promotes Cook to assistant vice president

Exchange Bank promotes Cook to assistant vice president

Exclusive Subscriber Content

Exchange Bank promotes Cook to assistant vice president

Jeremy Cook
Thursday, November 20, 2025
The Exchange Bank Board of Directors and John C. Childs, Jr., president and chief executive officer, promoted Jeremy Cook to assistant vice president - security officer, information technology specialist, and facilities/maintenance manager.
Councilwoman Mapp speaks at Veterans Day Ceremony

Councilwoman Mapp speaks at Veterans Day Ceremony

Exclusive Subscriber Content

Councilwoman Mapp speaks at Veterans Day Ceremony

News Staff
Thursday, November 20, 2025
Alderwoman Shonya A. Mapp, Councilwoman of City of Milledgeville District 5 delivered a Veterans Day Speech at Haddock Community Center’s Veteran’s Day Celebration.
Bridal & Event Showcase coming to Milledgeville in January

Bridal & Event Showcase coming to Milledgeville in January

Exclusive Subscriber Content

Bridal & Event Showcase coming to Milledgeville in January

News Staff
Thursday, November 20, 2025
The Milledgeville-Baldwin County Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with Visit Milledgeville, will host the inaugural Milledgeville Bridal & Event Showcase Jan. 24 from noon to 4 p.m. in the Magnolia Ballroom at Georgia College & State University.
Subscribe to