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Lakeview Primary School teacher Jemeria Cummings and Aketi Mayweather pose with Donessa Bonner’s after-school STEAM Class. CONTRIBUTED

Lakeview Primary School teacher Jemeria Cummings and Aketi Mayweather pose with Donessa Bonner’s after-school STEAM Class. CONTRIBUTED

Nutrition Department explores innovative cooking methods

News Staff
Thursday, September 25, 2025
The Baldwin County School District Nutrition Department is reimagining what school meals can be, thanks in part to a new Healthy Meals Initiative grant from the USDA.
L-R: David Nadler, of the National Weather Service; Georgia State Rep. Floyd Griffin Jr.; Georgia College President Cathy Cox; Jeremy Nobles, associate director of Emergency Management at GCSU; GCSU Public Safety Chief Wes Hardin; and Baldwin County Emergency Management Department Director Wayne Johnson. COURTESY OF GCSU

L-R: David Nadler, of the National Weather Service; Georgia State Rep. Floyd Griffin Jr.; Georgia College President Cathy Cox; Jeremy Nobles, associate director of Emergency Management at GCSU; GCSU Public Safety Chief Wes Hardin; and Baldwin County Emergency Management Department Director Wayne Johnson. COURTESY OF GCSU

Georgia College earns StormReady certification

News Staff
Thursday, September 25, 2025
Georgia College & State University earned national recognition Sept. 12, when the institution was certified as StormReady by the National Weather Service.
Georgia College Cross-Country Course – 5K

Georgia College Cross-Country Course – 5K

GCSU’s cross-country team debuts new course

Alivia Blanton
Thursday, September 18, 2025
Georgia College & State University’s cross-country team is debuting its new cross-country course, located on West Campus, by hosting the Bobcat Invitational Sept. 26, and a community 5K.
Temp Moore serves customers at the “Get In my Belly” food tent. ALIVIA BLANTON/Staff

Temp Moore serves customers at the “Get In my Belly” food tent. ALIVIA BLANTON/Staff

GWVH hosts inaugural Foodie Friday Food Fair

Alivia Blanton
Thursday, September 18, 2025
The Georgia War Veterans Home (GWVH) is cooking up more than just food with its Foodie Friday Food Fair.While the event is starting small, with just a few options avaliable, Activities Director Michelle Flood’s goal is for it to become a weekly event.
Submissions of up to three pieces are due between Oct. 20-27 at The Marlor House, located at 201 N. Wayne Street. CONTRIBUTED

Submissions of up to three pieces are due between Oct. 20-27 at The Marlor House, located at 201 N. Wayne Street. CONTRIBUTED

Allied Arts hosts quilting challenge for Middle Georgia

Bailey Ballard
Thursday, September 18, 2025
Allied Arts is hosting its first ever quilting challenge for the Middle Georgia region.“Cookie Noelle, who is a part of Friends of Allied Arts, suggested the idea,” said Kristin Allen, program director at Allied Arts. “Cookie is a part of the Lake Oconee Quilters guild.

CALENDAR OF COMMUNITY EVENTS

News Staff
Thursday, September 18, 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, SEPT. 19 & OCT. 3What: Milly Market When: 4-7 p.m. Where: 222 E. Hancock St.
Audrey Crumbley admires Molly Fox’s paintings. BAILEY BALLARD/Staff

Audrey Crumbley admires Molly Fox’s paintings. BAILEY BALLARD/Staff

Allied Arts hosts dual exhibits for September

Bailey Ballard
Thursday, September 11, 2025
Allied Arts hosted the opening reception for its two September exhibits featuring Haley Warner and Molly Fox.Warner is a “multi-talented artist” with work on display from paintings to fabric creation. She is a mother of four and has been doing art since she was a child.
Eddie Honcho (right) defeated Mr. Milledgeville in the first match of WrestleMania. Scan the QR code to view a few highlights of the first two matches. BAILEY BALLARD/Staff

Eddie Honcho (right) defeated Mr. Milledgeville in the first match of WrestleMania. Scan the QR code to view a few highlights of the first two matches. BAILEY BALLARD/Staff

Bad Company wins Georgia Tag Team Championship

Bailey Ballard
Thursday, September 11, 2025
Downtown Milledgeville was full of cheers, arguments, loud crashing, and the roars of fans and wrestlers alike as over 200 people gathered to watch five rounds of wrestling hosted by Georgia Classic Wrestling. The event was present by Milledgeville Main Street’s First Friday program.
Larry Prestige and his family stand on the newly named “Larry Prestige Court” in the John Milledge Academy gymnasium. MATT SMITH/Staff

Larry Prestige and his family stand on the newly named “Larry Prestige Court” in the John Milledge Academy gymnasium. MATT SMITH/Staff

JMA dedicates gym floor

Bailey Ballard
Thursday, September 11, 2025
John Milledge Academy debuted its new gymnasium floor Sept. 5 in a dedication ceremony to former Head of School Larry Prestige.“Larry Prestige has been around for a long time. He took our school to another level,” said Athletic Director J.T. Wall.
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