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Thursday, August 14, 2025
Sandy MacPherson-Ireland’s acrylic paintings combine the “fluid pour” technique with abstract concepts and scene painting. CONTRIBUTED
Allied Arts debuts dual exhibit for acrylic painters
Bailey Ballard
The dual August exhibit at Allied Arts welcomes people to see art through Krista Kugaraj’s and Sandy MacPherson-Ireland’s point-of-views.Kugaraj’s main mediums are acrylic and watercolor. Her artwork explores using artistic creation to convey emotion and faith.
Thursday, August 14, 2025
Robins Financial’s Hillary Bobbitt and Kamal McKenzie deliver educational equipment to Baldwin High School grant winners Alicia Johnson and Kristin Grebel, along with Principal Markeeta Clayton. CONTRIBUTED
BCSD teachers receive grants from Robins Financial Credit Union
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The Baldwin County School District celebrated five educators who were selected as recipients of this year’s Robins Financial Credit Union GRANTED award.
Thursday, August 14, 2025
Theatre Collective launches to offer local performing arts
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A new spotlight is shining in the heart of Georgia. On Aug.1, the Milledgeville Theatre Collective (MTC) launched as the region’s newest performing arts organization, dedicated to cultivating bold, collaborative, and inclusive theatrical experiences for performers, partners, and patrons alike.
Thursday, August 7, 2025
Allie Baggett, Abi Bragg, Eden Frayne, Sarah Hawkins, Jade Stephens, Madelyn Taylor and Taylor Watford. CONTRIBUTED
Full-ride scholarships awarded to address state’s nursing shortage
Gil Pound
Twenty-seven Georgia College & State University nursing and pre-nursing students, including seven incoming freshmen, have received a combined $400,000 in full 2025-26 scholarships to strengthen the state’s nursing pipeline.
Thursday, August 7, 2025
Cook named new NCHD district health director
Dr. Kim Cook
The North Central Health District (NCHD) has announced the appointment, as of July 1, of Georgia native Dr. Kim Cook as its new district health director.
Thursday, August 7, 2025
Century Bank and Trust donated $25,000 to Atrium Health Navicent Baldwin through the Georgia HEART Hospital Program CONTRIBUTED
Century Bank donates to Atrium Health Navicent Baldwin
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Century Bank and Trust donated $25,000 to Atrium Health Navicent Baldwin through the Georgia HEART Hospital Program, reinforcing its commitment to strengthening local communities by supporting rural healthcare facilities across the state.
Thursday, August 7, 2025
Superintendent Dr. Kristie Brooks (right) congratulates Brandi Lawrence on winning MHP’s Teacher of the Year 2025. CONTRIBUTED
BCSD hosts convocation to welcome the school year
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The Baldwin County School District’s convocation held special significance as the district welcomed new leadership. Dr.
Thursday, August 7, 2025
Rotary Club offers new membership opportunities
Bailey Ballard
The Rotary Club of Milledgeville recently launched two new membership options, the Milledgeville Rotary E-Club and the Milledgeville Rotary Impact Club.The E-Club is primarily for educators and administrators.
Thursday, July 31, 2025
Allied Arts opens Art Space for teens at Allen’s Market
Bailey Ballard
Allied Arts will be hosting Art Space, three workshops for teen artists between the ages of 12-18, over the next three months.“We wanted to cater to an older demographic with more focused workshops and continue teaching beyond the summer,” said Kristin Allen, program coordinator for Allied Arts.
Thursday, July 31, 2025