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Award winners gathered on stage to accept each of their recognitions during the annual alumni weekend. COURTESY OF GMC

Award winners gathered on stage to accept each of their recognitions during the annual alumni weekend. COURTESY OF GMC

Georgia Military College celebrates Alumni Weekend

News Staff
Thursday, November 6, 2025
Georgia Military College welcomed hundreds of Junior College and Prep School alumni back to its main campus in Milledgeville for Alumni Weekend.The weekend was filled with celebration, bringing together alumni from all over the nation to engage in a series of signature events including the Alumni...
GCSU men’s cross-country places third at PBC

GCSU men’s cross-country places third at PBC

GCSU men’s cross-country places third at PBC

News Staff
Thursday, October 30, 2025
Georgia College & State University finished third at the 2025 Peach Belt Conference Men’s Cross-Country Championship Oct. 25 at the Bobcat Cross Country Course.It the first time the Bobcats had hosted the Peach Belt meet since 2016 when GCSU hosted it at Council Farms.Flagler College captured its...
MGC hosts author at monthly meeting

MGC hosts author at monthly meeting

MGC hosts author at monthly meeting

News Staff
Thursday, October 30, 2025
Milledgeville Garden Club President Ana Maria Edwards is pictured with Marsha Fort Herren (right), author and founder of Olive Forge Herb Farm.

CALENDAR OF COMMUNITY EVENTS

News Staff
Thursday, October 30, 2025
BALDWINFRIDAY, OCT. 31What: Music at the Mill When: 7-10 p.m. Where: New City Church, 224 E. Walton St., Milledgeville More info: This free event invites the community to come listen, dance, and sing to local talent. This month’s spotlight will be SoYun.
High Achievers hold up their light bulbs representing Lights on Afterschool with group leader Navaeh Jones (far left) and High Achievers Program Coordinator Kennth Daniels (far right). ALIVIA BLANTON/Staff

High Achievers hold up their light bulbs representing Lights on Afterschool with group leader Navaeh Jones (far left) and High Achievers Program Coordinator Kennth Daniels (far right). ALIVIA BLANTON/Staff

High Achievers Program celebrates ‘Lights on Afterschool’

Alivia Blanton
Thursday, October 30, 2025
Georgia College & State University’s High Achievers program held its “Lights on Afterschool” celebration Oct. 26 as part of a nationwide initiative to highlight the benefits and accomplishments of middle and high school after-school programs.The celebration took place at GCSU’s East Campus where...
Georgia’s Old Governor’s Mansion dimly lit during the night welcoming guest into its candle-lit halls for the Death After Dark tour. BAILEY BALLARD/Staff

Georgia’s Old Governor’s Mansion dimly lit during the night welcoming guest into its candle-lit halls for the Death After Dark tour. BAILEY BALLARD/Staff

Death After Dark: The Death Industry of the 19th Century

Bailey Ballard
Thursday, October 30, 2025
Georgia’s Old Governor’s Mansion hosts Death After Dark each October, allowing people to tour the mansion by candlelight after usual hours to learn about legends, death, mourning practices, and more from the 19th century.Docents in mourning attire lead three different tours on the chosen night.

Metropolis Café requests city partnership for loft development

Bailey Ballard
Thursday, October 23, 2025
The Milledgeville City Council met Oct. 14 to consider a proposal from Metropolis Cafe, hear a preemptive report on the Deep Roots Festival, and approve stormwater infrastructure easements.Metropolis Cafe and Bollywood Taco owner Deepak Kumar approached the city council to ask for support to start...
Century Bank & Trust donated $25,000 donation to the Friends of Milledgeville Police Foundation, Inc. through Georgia’s new Qualified Law Enforcement Donation Tax Credit program. CONTRIBUTED

Century Bank & Trust donated $25,000 donation to the Friends of Milledgeville Police Foundation, Inc. through Georgia’s new Qualified Law Enforcement Donation Tax Credit program. CONTRIBUTED

Century Bank & Trust donates to Friends of Milledgeville Police Foundation

News Staff
Thursday, October 23, 2025
Century Bank & Trust donated $25,000 to the Friends of Milledgeville Police Foundation, Inc. through Georgia’s new Qualified Law Enforcement Donation Tax Credit program.The donation will help enhance public safety efforts and provide resources that strengthen the department’s ability to serve and...
Culver retires from BCSO

Culver retires from BCSO

Culver retires from BCSO

News Staff
Thursday, October 23, 2025
Deputy Jarvis Culver (left) is retiring from the Baldwin County Sheriff’s Office after more than three decades of service to the citizens of Baldwin County. Culver began his career with the sheriff’s office in 1993 and has faithfully served in a variety of roles throughout his tenure.
BCSD superintendent named to Leadership Academy

BCSD superintendent named to Leadership Academy

BCSD superintendent named to Leadership Academy

Dr. Kristina Brooks
Thursday, October 23, 2025
Baldwin County School District Superintendent Dr. Kristina Brooks was selected as one of 20 superintendents from across Georgia to join the inaugural cohort of the Georgia Superintendents’ Workforce Leadership Academy, a collaboration between the University of Georgia Carl Vinson Institute of...
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