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Cook named new NCHD district health director

Cook named new NCHD district health director

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Cook named new NCHD district health director

Dr. Kim Cook
Thursday, August 7, 2025
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.
Century Bank and Trust donated $25,000 to Atrium Health Navicent Baldwin through the Georgia HEART Hospital Program CONTRIBUTED

Century Bank and Trust donated $25,000 to Atrium Health Navicent Baldwin through the Georgia HEART Hospital Program CONTRIBUTED

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Century Bank donates to Atrium Health Navicent Baldwin

News Staff
Thursday, August 7, 2025
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.
Superintendent Dr. Kristie Brooks (right) congratulates Brandi Lawrence on winning MHP’s Teacher of the Year 2025. CONTRIBUTED

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

News Staff
Thursday, August 7, 2025
The Baldwin County School District’s convocation held special significance as the district welcomed new leadership. Dr.

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Allied Arts opens Art Space for teens at Allen’s Market

Bailey Ballard
Thursday, July 31, 2025
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.
LO Elks celebrate Christmas in July with GWVH veterans

LO Elks celebrate Christmas in July with GWVH veterans

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LO Elks celebrate Christmas in July with GWVH veterans

News Staff
Thursday, July 31, 2025
Last Tuesday, Lake Oconee Elks Lodge No. 2849 members visited the Georgia War Veterans Home in Milledgeville, to celebrate Christmas in July with veterans in residence.
A campus-wide shot of Central State Hospital featuring the Powell Building in the distance. COURTESY OF JESSICA WHITEHEAD/Seeking Asylum

A campus-wide shot of Central State Hospital featuring the Powell Building in the distance. COURTESY OF JESSICA WHITEHEAD/Seeking Asylum

Whitehead speaks on the creation of Seeking Asylum

Bailey Ballard
Thursday, July 31, 2025
The founder of the Central State Hospital Museum and Seeking Asylum hosted a presentation and book signing July 18 for her new photography book, Seeking Asylum. It depicts the decay and history of Central State Hospital alongside her personal story of mental health.
Georgia Writers Museum Review: A Hound Dog Tale

Georgia Writers Museum Review: A Hound Dog Tale

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Georgia Writers Museum Review: A Hound Dog Tale

News Staff
Thursday, July 31, 2025
It’s been almost 70 years since the hit record, “Hound Dog,” catapulted a 21-year-old Elvis Presley from teenage fad to global sensation.
CALENDAR OF COMMUNITY EVENTS

CALENDAR OF COMMUNITY EVENTS

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CALENDAR OF COMMUNITY EVENTS

News Staff
Thursday, July 24, 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, JULY 25What: Music at the Mill When: 7-10 p.m. Where: New City Church at the Mill, 224 E. Walton St.
Eight students took the part in the debut coding camp to learn the basics of coding and what an interest in technology and technological creation can lead to in the future. CONTRIBUTED

Eight students took the part in the debut coding camp to learn the basics of coding and what an interest in technology and technological creation can lead to in the future. CONTRIBUTED

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Georgia College debuts coding camp

Bailey Ballard
Thursday, July 24, 2025
Georgia College & State University’s Continuing & Professional Education Department debuted its coding camp July 7-11, introducing eight sixth-through- ninth graders to the science behind our everyday technology.
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