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Griffin recognizes Georgia Veterans Memorial Cemetery

News Staff

Thursday, October 9, 2025

State Representative Floyd Griffin (center) presents the Georgia Veterans Memorial Cemetery with a resolution honoring the staff for their work and in recognition of the cemetery receiving the National Cemetery Administration Operational Excellence Award in July.

Lassetter named GMEA Administrator of the Year

News Staff

Thursday, October 9, 2025

Baldwin County College and Career Academy Director James Lassetter was named the Georgia Marketing Education Association Administrator of the Year.The GMEA Administrator of the Year is a subject-specific recognition given by associations within the Georgia Marketing Education Association.

Live actors recreate scary scenes at various stops on the Haunted Eatonton tour, scheduled for Oct. 24, 25, and 30, this year. CONTRIBUTED

Haunted Eatonton returns this month

News Staff

Thursday, October 9, 2025

The ad for the 1984 hit movie, “Ghostbusters,” perfectly describes Eatonton this Halloween: “Are you troubled by strange noises in the middle of the night? Do you experience feelings of dread in your basement? Have you or your family ever seen a spook or ghost?

Milledgeville Garden Club hosts Welcome Back Luncheon

News Staff

Thursday, October 9, 2025

Milledgeville Garden Club gathered for a “Welcome Back Luncheon” at First Baptist Church to share food, fellowship and plans for the upcoming year on beautifying Milledgeville. Hostesses for the event were Kathy Chandler, Betti Hodges, Harriett Whipple, Linda Poyner, and B.J. Simpson.

NAACP awards Sandra Mallory Scholarship

News Staff

Thursday, October 9, 2025

Baldwin County NAACP President Cynthia Ward Edwards presented Justin Hightower with the NAACP Sandra Mallory Scholarship. He will be attending a Fort Valley State University in Fort Valley, Ga.

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Macon mattress store invested in community

News Staff

Thursday, October 9, 2025

Macon & Robins Bed & Mattress, local bed and mattress stores, are open to help locals find what they need for a good night’s sleep.The stores have three locations, two in Macon and one in Warner Robins.

Baldwin Reads launched at a pep rally at Lakeview Academy that included students, faculty, and community partners Communities in Schools, LVA PTO, Family Connections, and Ferst Readers. CONTRIBUTED

BCSD launches Baldwin Reads to improve literacy

News Staff

Thursday, October 9, 2025

The Baldwin County School District officially launched the Baldwin Reads Program, an initiative that will transform how children experience the magic of reading, Sept. 23 at a school-wide pep rally at Lakeview Academy.

ARF and FBAC offer low-cost spay-and-neuter services

Bailey Ballard

Thursday, October 9, 2025

The Animal Rescue Foundation and Friends of Baldwin County Animals (FBCA) are offering low-cost spay and neuter services.“This is a partnership years in the making,” said Ashton Branch, founder of FBCA.

Baldwin County School District Deputy Superintendent Dr. Rodney Tyson (right) stands with the assistant principals. CONTRIBUTED

BCSD launches Assistant Principals Academy

News Staff

Thursday, October 9, 2025

Baldwin County School District Deputy Superintendent Dr. Rodney Tyson launched the new Assistant Principals Academy. This quarterly academy brings together assistant principals from across the district for targeted training, mentorship, and peer collaboration.

CALENDAR OF COMMUNITY EVENTS

News Staff

Thursday, October 9, 2025

Submit your events to bb@bbnews.todaySee more events and a regional events calendar online at bbnews.today. LOOK FOR THE CALENDAR MENU ITEM.BALDWINFRIDAY, OCT. 10What: Haunted Milledgeville Reception When: 6-8 p.m. Where: The Marlor House, 201 N. Wayne St.

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