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CALENDAR OF COMMUNITY EVENTS

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Thursday, October 16, 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. 17What: Learning in Retirement When: 11 a.m. Where: Freedom Church, 500 Underwood Rd.
Participants dressed up at the Haunted Milledgeville reception and joined together in making potion souvenirs to take home. BAILEY BALLARD/Staff

Participants dressed up at the Haunted Milledgeville reception and joined together in making potion souvenirs to take home. BAILEY BALLARD/Staff

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Haunted Milledgeville offers new pieces and history

Bailey Ballard
Thursday, October 16, 2025
Allied Arts is hosting its annual Haunted Milledgeville exhibit inviting artists to research and create something to present Baldwin County’s history.
Following the ribbon cutting, student musicians performed in the various rehearsal spaces. COURTESY OF GCSU

Following the ribbon cutting, student musicians performed in the various rehearsal spaces. COURTESY OF GCSU

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GCSU debuts new Music Rehearsal Hall

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Thursday, October 16, 2025
Georgia College hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony and open house Oct. 10 for its new $4.45 million Music Rehearsal Hall, the university’s first space built specifically for music and choral rehearsal.
Faith & Blue attendees enjoyed popsicles and ice cream sandwiches provided by Northridge Christian Church. COURTESY OF GCSU

Faith & Blue attendees enjoyed popsicles and ice cream sandwiches provided by Northridge Christian Church. COURTESY OF GCSU

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Faith & Blue sparks community through fellowship

Alivia Blanton
Thursday, October 16, 2025
Milledgeville locals gathered downtown Oct. 3 to celebrate the national Faith & Blue weekend. The initiative is designed to strengthen relationships among the community, local churches, and law enforcement through collaboration and outreach projects.
GMC Prep scored an 83% score overall, alongside receiving multiple individual awards at its first marching band competition, the Oconee Classic Marching Band Competition, hosted by Baldwin High School. CONTRIBUTED

GMC Prep scored an 83% score overall, alongside receiving multiple individual awards at its first marching band competition, the Oconee Classic Marching Band Competition, hosted by Baldwin High School. CONTRIBUTED

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GMC Prep earns awards at Oconee Classic Marching Band Competition

Bailey B
Thursday, October 9, 2025
Georgia Military College Prepatory College won various awards at the Oconee Classic Marching Band Competition held annually by Baldwin High School.Assistant Principal of GMC Prep and High School Band Director Clint Raburn founded the competition when he worked at Baldwin High School in 2011.
Griffin recognizes Georgia Veterans Memorial Cemetery

Griffin recognizes Georgia Veterans Memorial Cemetery

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Griffin recognizes Georgia Veterans Memorial Cemetery

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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

Lassetter named GMEA Administrator of the Year

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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

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

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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

Milledgeville Garden Club hosts Welcome Back Luncheon

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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

NAACP awards Sandra Mallory Scholarship

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NAACP awards Sandra Mallory Scholarship

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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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